Wellington Region
Ministry discusses Miramar Central School's seclusion room
David Wales is the Ministry of Education's National Director of Special Education and joins Checkpoint to discuss the use of a seclusion room at Miramar Central School. Audio
Six-year-old autistic boy held in a cell-like room as punishment
The parents of a six-year-old autistic boy say staff at Miramar Central School held their son in a room the size of a toilet as punishment. The accusation comes days after similar revelations. Video, Audio
Volunteer firefighter on trial for collision in Wgtn
A volunteer firefighter has denied hitting a car when he drove through a red light at an intersection, saying the collision was the other driver's fault.
Wellington waterfront park plan 'outdated' - opponents
Opponents of a controversial Wellington waterfront development have told a resource consent hearing they want the project scrapped, saying the design is outdated.
'Possibility' skeletal remains belong to Macdonald
Skeletal remains found in a bush gully could be those of missing Levin man Palmiro Macdonald, police say.
Call for Frank Kitts park redevelopment to be scrapped
Wellington City Council has applied for consent to redevelop Frank Kitts park, and develop a Chinese Garden on the site, but opponents want the entire proposal scrapped. Video, Audio
Rector supports Losi Filipo
The Wellington rugby player who assaulted four people has received support from his former alma mater. Audio
Firefighter on trial for crash on way to call-out
A woman injured in a crash between a Fire Service support vehicle and her car has denied being distracted when the crash occurred.
Volunteer firefighter on trial for crash on way to fire scene
A volunteer firefighter who was driving a Fire Service support vehicle that crashed into a car, injuring the driver, has gone in trial in the Wellington District Court. Audio
Runway extension benefits could be overstated by $770million
New council reports on Wellington's proposed runway extension show the net economic benefits could be overstated by nearly 800-million dollars. Audio
Featherston's Grand Old Lady
The ANZAC Hall in Featherston was built to give the thousands of World War I soldiers camped nearby a place to relax - a 'home away from home' - before they went to war. Since then, the building has… Audio, Gallery
Wellington: Lester to replace Wade-Brown
Justin Lester has been elected Wellington's new mayor, pledging to hold a summit within six weeks to decide on a "united plan" for the capital. Video
Local Body Election Special 2016
Philippa Tolley hosts a Local Body Election Special with winning mayors reacting, and RNZ reporters rounding up results from across the country. Audio
No spark in Wellington election despite tough field
Analysis - Wellington has a reputation politics, but as Dean Bedford writes, this year's mayoral election has failed fire up.
Arrests, injuries as handbrake released at party
Three people have been injured after the handbrake on a car was released while police were dealing with an out-of-control party in Wellington.
Sir Ngatata Love to appeal prison sentence
Māori leader Sir Ngatata Love, who has been jailed for two years and six months on a fraud charge, intends to appeal, his lawyer says. Video
Phoenix to take on Melbourne City in Wellington
New Zealand's only professional football club, The Phoenix, take on Melbourne City tomorrow on the back of one of their worst seasons. Video, Audio
SH1 north of Wellington reopens after two-car crash
State Highway One north of Wellington has fully reopened after a two-car crash closed the road for most of the afternoon.
Pākehā justice questioned in Love case
Several of Sir Ngatata Love's supporters have questioned why his case is being dealt with by the Pākehā court system, rather than by traditional Māori justice.
Jailing Sir Ngatata Love 'would be a gross injustice'
Sending Sir Ngatata Love to jail for fraud would be unjust, supporters of the Māori leader have told the High Court.
