Wellington Region
More troublesome weather for quake-hit regions
Quake recovery efforts could be hampered by further bad weather with more heavy rain and southerly gales forecast for Kaikoura and Wellington.
Dozens of buildings closed due to quake risk
Wellington City Council Building Control Manager Mike Scott joins Checkpoint with the latest on building closures in Wellington, due to increased earthquake risk. Video, Audio
60 buildings in Wellington closed because of quake risk
About 60 buildings in Wellington have been closed because of an increased earthquake risk following Monday's 7.5 quake near Hamner Springs. Video, Audio
Kaikoura quake - Wellington building assessments
The chairman of the Greater Wellington Regional Council Chris Laidlaw talks about building assessment and what may change in safety requirements. Audio
Wellington: What you need to know on day three
The wild weather has eased but the public has been warned to expect delays on Wellington's roads. Here is what you need to know in the capital today.
Rain brings commuter chaos to capital highways
Extensive flooding and slips have caused chaos around wider Wellington, although conditions and traffic restrictions are now easing. Video, Audio
Molesworth St building being assessed for damage
Assistant fire commander Scott Bell joins Checkpoint to discuss an evacuation on Molesworth St, Wellington, over fears of a building's structural integrity. Audio
Structural beam in Wellington building has broken
A building has been cordoned off in Molesworth St, Wellington, due to concerns about its structural integrity. RNZ reporter Mei Heron is nearby. Audio
Molesworth St closed due to risky building
RNZ reporter Mei Heron reports from near Molesworth St, which has been closed over concerns about a building. Audio
Wellington mayor with the latest on the weather
Upper Hutt and Lower Hutt experienced a month's worth of rainfall in the last 24 hours. Wellington Mayor Justin Lester joins Checkpoint live to discuss the latest developments. Audio
Torrential rain causes flooding, slips in Wellington
Wellington was completely cut off for several hours today following persistent and heavy rainfall blocking the roads. RNZ reporter Kate Gudsell reports. Video, Audio
Rain causes flooding, slips and roads to close in Wellington
Severe rain and wind have caused extensive flooding and slips throughout Wellington and Marlbourough today, cutting off road access in some parts. NZTA's Mark Owen has the latest. Audio
Serious flooding cuts off Wellington
We have the latest on road closures in the Wellington region caused by heavy rain. Audio, Gallery
Capital cut off due to flooding
Flooding has closed several major routes in and out of Wellington and motorists are being warned to stay off the roads if they do not need to travel. The Wellington Police roading manager is Mike… Audio
About 50 buildings remain closed in Wellington
Specialist engineers are in Wellington inspecting 50 earthquake damaged buildings this morning. On the waterfront the BNZ offices -- which were badly damaged in the 2013 Seddon earthquake -- are safe… Audio
Taking stock in Wellington's rattled CBD
Wellington's central business district is expected to reopen tomorrow, says the city's mayor. Video, Audio
Wellington Girls College principal - Julia Davidson
Senior Students at many Wellington Secondary Schools have been told their NCEA exams are cancelled as all multi story schools must remain closed until they've been assessed by engineers. Audio
Wellington mayor - Justin Lester on the CBD quake damage
Wellington City Council staff have spent the morning assessing the damage to buildings in the CBD. Audio
Wellington Regional Civil Defence Controller
The Wellington Regional Civil Defence Controller is Bruce Pepperell. Audio
Tsunami threat still in place for Wellington
Wellingtonians are being warned to avoid beaches and the waterfront as a tsunami threat is still in place for coastal parts of the area. Audio
