Wellington Region
New Wellington mayor sets sights on home affordability
A taskforce to tackle the affordability of housing in Wellington is being set up by new mayor Justin Lester.
The Mixtape: DJ Mu
DJ Mu of Fat Freddys Drop digs into his vinyl bag of party faves and lifelong loves for his C60 selections for the M101 Mixtape Audio
Another six years for jailed drug kingpin
An Egyptian man who ran a meth import ring while in prison for importing cocaine has been ordered to spend at least six years and seven months in jail.
Seclusion room inquiry given top priority - Chief Ombudsman
Investigating the use of seclusion rooms in New Zealand schools is at the top of his priority list, the Chief Ombudsman says. Video
Chief Ombudsman: 'We won't let this gather dust'
Chief Ombudsman Judge Boshier has initiated an investigation into the use of seclusion rooms in schools. He says his office will act swiftly, and won't let it 'gather dust'. Video, Audio
Man jailed for supplying meth during home detention
A man arrested after a drug raid, which targeted a major methamphetamine supply network in Wellington, has been jailed for more than four years.
Bus driver dragged from vehicle in early morning attack
A Hutt Valley bus driver has been left with head injuries after being dragged from the vehicle in a botched robbery early this morning.
Civic service to be held for Helen Kelly in Wellington
A civic service will be held in Wellington to celebrate the life of union leader Helen Kelly, who died yesterday of lung cancer.
Jeavons Baillie: conservation and the National Library
Kim Hill talks to Jeavons Baillie, who volunteered to assist with painting restoration in Florence after the devastating floods in November 1966, was the first Conservation Officer for the Alexander… Audio
Mary Daish: changing kitchens
Kim Hill talks to architect Mary Daish, whose practice has a particular focus on kitchen design. With her mother, cook and food writer Lois Daish, she discussed the social issues expressed in our… Audio
Ben Schrader: New Zealand's urban history
"For 150 years people have wanted to live in the city and the country at the same time" says historian Ben Schrader. Audio
School that shut away kids used 'outmoded' practices - report
A Wellington school used a special room dozens of times to confine children, but did not record every use of the room, according to a report released today. Video
Parents respond to Miramar school's response on seclusion
Ngaire and Jeremy Mansfield's six-year-old autistic son was one of the children who was locked in Miramar Central School's seclusion room. They respond to the board's comments. Video, Audio
Helen Kelly dies, aged 52
John Campbell visited Helen Kelly in her home in August to discuss her work, her life, and her illness. This is her story. Video, Audio
"We mucked up": Miramar Central School representative
A report into Miramar Central School's seclusion room has been made public. The school's representative Pete McFarlane breaks down while talking to Checkpoint about the use of the room. Video, Audio
Wellington Airport defends runway extension's benefits
Wellington Airport has hit back at the Regional Council's assessment of its proposed runway extension's economic benefits, labelling it a desktop exercise.
Locking away autistic boy 'wrong on so many levels'
The parents of a second special needs child have come forward to say he has been locked in a small cell-like room at Wellington's Miramar Central School. Video, Audio
School's use of 'time out' room 'wrong', minister says
Severely disabled children have been locked inside a room at Miramar Central School. Education Minister Hekia Parata joins Checkpoint. Video, Audio
Fireman who crashed found guilty of careless driving
A volunteer firefighter has been found guilty of careless use of a motor vehicle causing injury, after a crash on his way to a fire.
Police called in over Wellington mail dump
New Zealand Post has called in the police over a Wellington postie who dumped 3000 pieces of mail.
