Wellington Region
Beggars won't be banned in Wellington
Wellington's mayor Celia Wade-Brown says she is happy councillors voted down a plan yesterday to ban begging in the central city. Audio
The Wellington City Council abandons begging ban
The Wellington City Council is abandoning a suggestion to ban begging in the central city. Audio
Beggars won't be banned in Wellington
A begging ban in Wellington has been abandoned in favour of a new approach where police engage with beggars and refer them to social agencies.
Earthquake in Wairarapa
A magnitude 5-point- two earthquake has shaken the lower North Island this morning. Audio
Murder accused says shooting was self-defence
A woman accused of killing her mother's partner thought he was about to attack her with a meat cleaver, her lawyer has told a court. Audio
Murder was self-defence - lawyer
A Hutt Valley woman says she shot her mother's partner because she thought he was going to attack her with a meat cleaver. Max Towle reports. Audio
Dogs of Wellington
Wellington's dogs and their owners were out in force for The Big Dog Walk With Lots Of Dogs over the weekend. Daniela Maoate-Cox pawsed to catch up with canines and their humans. Audio, Gallery
What makes for great sportspeople?
What is it about some places that keep on producing fantastic sportspeople in this code or that, year after year? Think Canterbury and rugby, think Waikato and rowing, even Porirua harbour where a… Audio
Porirua mayor to run for Wellington city mayoralty
Porirua's mayor Nick Leggett is now officially in the race for Wellington's top job, after months of laughing off suggestions that he was interested. Audio
Six in race to be Wellington's mayor
With Porirua's mayor Nick Leggett now in the Wellington mayoral race, RNZ news checked in with the other candidates to find out what they thought of it.
NZIFF's Autumn Events serves up classic films
The New Zealand International Film Festival is the once-a-year celebration of cinema for the cognoscenti - festival fare, challenging art-films and the occasional gob-smacking spectacular. But… Audio
NZ On Screen – Taika Waititi
To say Taika Waititi's new film Hunt for the Wilderpeople is a hit is putting it mildly. It's broken the record for an opening weekend in New Zealand - a record previously held by Taika's own Boy. … Audio
MechBass
Bass players have always been dismissed as the boring ones in any band; hidden side of stage, robotically plucking away, overshadowed by the singer and the lead guitarist. Things might just be getting… Audio
Māori Innovation - Kanikani Kids
Kanikani Kids is a small business run by Otaki couple Leigh and Tahi Rau. They make colourful and individually designed kapahaka uniforms for pre-schools. What started out as a business to make ends… Audio
The Secret Life Of Lighting Techs
In this episode of Secret Life Tony Stamp delves into the world of lighting technicians, designers, and video operators. Audio
The Big Dog Walk - Kisa Basabas with her dog Rambo
Kisa Basabas talks about her dog Rambo at Wellington's Big Dog Walk with Lots Of Dogs. Audio
The Big Dog Walk - Shelley with her dogs Betty and Frida
Shelley talks about her dogs Betty and Frida at Wellington's Big Dog Walk with Lots Of Dogs. Audio
The Big Dog Walk - Steve with his dogs Derby and Little Jim
Steve talks about his dogs Little Jim and Derby at Wellington's Big Dog Walk with Lots Of Dogs. Audio
The Big Dog Walk - Alex with his dog Banjo
Alex talks about his dog Banjo at Wellington's Big Dog Walk with Lots Of Dogs. Audio
The Big Dog Walk - Paul and his dogs, Duke, Duchie and Shelby
Alex talks about his dog Banjo at Wellington's Big Dog Walk With Lots Of Dogs. Audio
