Wellington Region
Wellington Electricity seeks $31m upgrade
Wellington Electricity wants to be able to sling emergency wiring over power poles in the immediate aftermath of another big quake.
Council pushes for reo Māori in 'fabric' of capital
Wellington City Council has proposed a new reo Māori policy which intends to make the language more visible around the city.
One Year Done: Wellington apartment dwellers still shaky
Nerves remain on edge in central Wellington a year on from the Kaikōura earthquake, a survey shows.
Commuter chaos avoided, but industrial dispute continues
Fears of commuter chaos in the capital during the 24-hour train strike have proved unfounded, but the industrial dispute is looking far from resolved.
Anti-fluoridation group argues people should have a choice
A group fighting the fluoridation of drinking water supplies in court has argued tooth decay is not serious enough to warrant imposing it on a whole community. Ann Marie May reports. Audio
Wellington on track for more train strikes
The industrial dispute between the Rail and Maritime Transport Union and the company running the trains seems to be hardening, with each side accusing the other of lying and bullying. Audio
Wellington All Whites' fans devastated by result
RNZ reporter Emile Donovan is at Four Kings in central Wellington, surrounded by hundreds of disappointed All Whites fans. Video, Audio
Traffic chaos avoided in Wellington
Wellington is almost half-way through a 24-hour strike that has stopped all trains in the region from running, but this morning's traffic was not as bad as feared.
Recap: Wellington train strike
Wellington train drivers have stopped work for 24 hours affecting some 30,000 commuters. Look back on RNZ's live coverage here.
Wellington transport plan proposes new bridges, tunnels
A bold proposal for Wellington's transport system could see new tunnels at Mt Victoria and The Terrace, and bridges or tunnels at the Basin Reserve.
Body of missing diver found off Wellington coast
Police have found the body of a diver who went missing off the Makara coast in Wellington on Monday.
Wellington bracing for biggest rail strike since 1994
Members of the Rail and Maritime Transport Union will strike for 24 hours from 2am tomorrow, halting all trains in the capital and disrupting tens of thousands of commuters, including students sitting… Audio
Full-day strike to shut down Wellington trains
Wellington train workers will strike tomorrow, affecting up to 30,000 rail passengers across the region, over removal of longstanding conditions from their contracts.
Police dive squads to join search for free diver
The search for a 24-year-old diver who went missing of Wellington's west coast last night has been suspended until the morning.
Capital owners battle quake-safety costs
Many Wellington apartment owners still face steep costs getting their buildings strengthened.
Wellington's tallest building sold
Wellington's tallest building, the Majestic Centre, has been sold for $123.2 million
Quake an 'unfortunate' Kaikōura anniversary present
The 4.8 magnitude earthquake that struck central New Zealand last night is related to the area that caused the Kaikōura shake a year ago. Audio
Shots reportedly fired from car in Upper Hutt
Police were called to Fergusson Drive, Upper Hutt, after being told shots had been fired from a car.
Flats offered for families visiting mental health patients
Free short-term accommodation means whānau have a place to stay when visiting young people who are receiving mental health support in Porirua.
Making Light of Time
The most prolific partnership on our classical music scene, composer Ross Harris and poet Vincent O'Sullivan have been pouring out operas, songs, oratorios, even symphonies for some 13 years now after… Audio
