Wellington Region
Rugby player's case could go back to District Court
A successful police appeal in Losi Filipo's case could see it sent back to the District Court for further consideration, the Criminal Bar Association says.
Grandfather who freed family from burning car wins bravery award
The Bravery Awards have been presented at a ceremony in Wellington today, with a grandfather who freed a family from a burning car, and a Wellington teenager, taking the top awards. Video, Audio
Group who saved family from burning SUV awarded for bravery
Eight New Zealanders were acknowledged for their bravery at Government House in Wellington today.
Salina Fisher, youngest ever winner of the SOUNZ Contemporary Award
Salina Fisher has been named as the winner of the SOUNZ Contemporary Award 2016 at the APRA Silver Scroll Awards held in Auckland's Vector Arena. Video, Audio
Street art for surf club's final paint job
An historic surf and life saving club in Wellington is getting a street art paint job before it is demolished next week.
Compare Wellington's mayoral candidates
Still not sure who's who in the Wellington mayoral race? Take a look at all the candidates and their plans for the capital here.
Taking part in the Tattoo
The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo is the famous display of military bands on the esplanade of Edinburgh Castle, that hundreds of thousands of people see come to see every year. In 2016 Charlotte… Audio
Wellington City Council boss defends Singapore Airlines deal
Wellington City Council boss Kevin Lavery is refusing to disclose how much was paid for a deal subsidising Singapore Airlines' flights to the capital. That deal was approved by a secretive four person… Audio
Teddy Tahu Rhodes is Sweeney Todd
NZ Opera’s production of Sweeney Todd which is on at the moment. The story was originally published as a penny dreadful in 1846 that morphed over the years into a play and then the Broadway show, that… Audio
Rugby player's contract terminated over attack
Wellington Rugby and Losi Filipo have agreed to terminate his contract after he was discharged without conviction for an attack on four people. Video, Audio
Filipo assault a reflection of society not rugby culture - Tew
The Rugby Union has denied there is a culture of violence in the game, saying cases like Wellington player Losi Filipo's assault on four people were a reflection of greater society. Video, Audio
Two seriously injured in attacks in Hutt Valley
Police in Hutt Valley are investigating two attacks that have left two men in a serious condition.
Not The Four Seasons
There Are No More Four Seasons! That’s the name of a visionary Swedish duo touring New Zealand. Mattias Petersson and George Kentros make amazing music while recomposing the classics.
There Are No… Audio
Klezmer with The Kugels
Klezmer band The Kugels are composer and virtuoso accordion player Ross Harris, leader of Saxcess Debbie Rawson, fiddler and former NZSOer Robin Perkins, and bass player Jaqueline Norden. They all… Audio
Plans launched for predator-free capital
Wellington has revealed plans to eliminate rats, possums and stoats, in a bid to become the world's first predator-free capital. Audio
Pest free plans backed by community champion
NEXT's Predator Free Community Champion Kelvin Hastie talks about his efforts to clear pests from the capital. Audio
Wellington wants to become predator free
Wellington has unveiled plans to become the world's first predator-free capital. Audio
Antipodes and beyond
Jake Baxendale has been spending some time away from New Zealand recently. Jake’s the alto saxophonist for jazz groups The Jac, JB3, and Richter City Rebels, and he received an Edwin Carr scholarship… Audio
WOW Winner ‘Supernova’ Gillian Saunders
The World of Wearable Arts’ Supreme Award, as well as the Avant Garde Award, has gone to Gillian Saunders from Nelson. She first entered the WOW in 2002 and has entered almost every year since… Audio, Gallery
Writer Patricia Grace honoured
Author Patricia Grace was honoured for her work at the recent Te Waka Toi Awards in Rotorua. Justine Murray sat down for a chat with Patricia in Rotorua, where she talked about her mission to complete… Audio
