Wellington Region
Social investors needed for Paekakariki family home
A group of Paekakariki residents has come together to hopefully keep a much loved local family in the area after the house they were renting was put up for sale. Mark Amery from the Paekakariki… Audio
Fireworks to star at Matariki as Guy Fawkes foiled again
Wellington is scrapping its annual Guy Fawkes fireworks display and moving it to celebrate Matariki instead.
Wellington family reunited with missing cat after 9 years
A Wellington family whose cat was run over and killed a couple of months ago, was shocked to get a call over the weekend from a vet who had found their cat - one they lost nine years ago. Audio
Rimutaka Hill Road re-opens
State Highway 2 on the Rimutaka Hill Road north of Wellington has re-opened in both directions after a slip closed the road.
No warning for home help cuts, say elders
Some elderly people in Hutt Valley say they are shocked to learn their home-help hours are being cut back without warning.
Residents still unhappy over Wellington's Island Bay cycleway
The compromise is a new dedicated cycleway between the footpath and the kerb at the same height allowing cars to park up against the kerb, costing about $4 million. Audio
New MPs arrive at Parliament
New Zealand has 32 new MPs, and given the uncertain election result, all 32 still face the possibility of both Government or Opposition. Demelza Leslie reports.
*This report refers to Labour MP Kiri… Video, Audio
'We have to have a vote of faith in ourselves' - Marama Fox
A coalition between Jacinda and herself, 'would have been a dream come true'. Maori Party leader Marama Fox says. Maori Party co-leader Marama Fox is unlikely to gain Ikaroa-Rawhiti from Labour's Meka… Video, Audio
Labour’s Greg O'Connor ahead in early poll counts for Ohariu
'Hopefully enough people have realised that I need their votes" - Labour candidate for Ohariu Greg O'Connor is ahead in early poll results. Video, Audio
Rhydian Thomas: Dairy Farm Dystopia
To mark election day tomorrow, Wellington author Rhydian Thomas is gong to read his entire novel, Milk Island - aloud - at the Adam Art Gallery. It's satirical novel about the dairy industry, public… Audio
Man set himself on fire at Parliament - police
Police say they have no idea why a man set himself on fire in the grounds of Parliament this afternoon.
Wellington council passes affordable housing plan
The council has voted unanimously in support of a taskforce's recommendations on a revamp of the city's housing policy.
Inmate complains after prison transfer refusal
A convicted murderer has accused the Corrections Department of not considering all relevant factors in refusing his application to transfer prisons.
Wellington's music scene in the '80s
1980s New Zealand was a very different place, with wage freezes, carless days and only two TV channels. Amid the hubbub of Muldoonism and Rogernomics, our music scene was flourishing – particularly in… Audio
Kaupapa driven riddims: Grove Roots live in session
In celebration of Te Wiki o te reo Maori, seven-piece soul, RnB roots band Grove Roots perform their waiata Maori in the M101 studios. Video, Audio
Kāpiti taskforce wants action on housing
Meeting a couple with three young children living in a leaky garage has spurred Kāpiti's mayor to increase social housing in his district.
Strong winds disrupting Wellington flights
Strong winds have been disrupting flights in Wellington with a number of flights diverted, delayed and cancelled.
Police brought in over rogue anti-Labour tweets
The Hutt Valley Chamber of Commerce is talking to the police this afternoon about a Twitter account set up in its name.
Loss of monthly pass could hit Wgtn bus commuters
Wellington commuters could end up paying an extra $450 a year to bus to work, compared to going the same distance by train, if proposed fare changes go ahead.
Wellington commuters could be stung by fare changes
Wellington commuters could end up paying an extra 450 dollars a year to bus to work, compared to going the same distance by train, if proposed fare changes go ahead. Audio
