Wellington
Protest at Parliament grounds: 'This is not a safe place' - police
Police say leaders of the anti-mandate protests at Parliament grounds have lost control of unruly members within the crowd, with one man arrested last night and charged with inciting violence.
Parliament protest: Making sense of extreme scenes and unsavoury stories
The occupation around Parliament has become the most heavily-covered protest since the ‘81 Tour- in spite of the considerable hostility reporters have faced documenting it. But arguments still rage… Audio
Covid-19: Protesters show up as patients at hospitals, police spat on
Hospitals across the country are receiving anti-Covid-19 mandate protesters returning from Parliament, as some protesters have reportedly been spitting on police in Wellington today.
Parliament protestors not moving, police not using force
Protesters have escaped any imminent police crackdown as they flout the law outside Parliament, blocking roads and setting up more and more tents.
Community leaders have added their cries to the… Video, Audio
Protesters disturbing Wellingtonians' lives, councillor says
As yet another day passes with police seemingly unable to deliver on threats to tow the protestors' vehicles and free up the streets around Parliament, frustration is growing.
And images of the party… Video, Audio
Grounded Kiwis respond to second day of MIQ case in court
The 'foundational right' of New Zealanders to return home, versus the 'proportionate' response to the risks the country faced.
The two key arguments that have been debated in the High Court in… Video, Audio
Parliament protest: Police confident vehicles will be moved
Superintendent Corrie Parnell says it is possible the vehicles will not be moved but he is optimistic it will happen.
He says the occupation of Parliament's grounds is unprecedented in New Zealand's… Video, Audio
Wellington's first wahine Māori councillor will not seek re-election
The first wahine Māori ever elected to serve on the Wellington City Council, Jill Day, has decided to not seek re-election in the Takapū Nothern Ward at October's local body election.
Musician facing sexual offending charges has name suppression extended
A Wellington musician facing charges of sexual offending has had interim name suppression extended in a pre-trial hearing.
DHB hits 90% double vaccinated for eligible Māori
The Capital and Coast District Health Board is the first to hit 90 percent of Māori fully vaccinated, but health staff will not be taking their feet "off the pedal" after reaching the milestone.
Toxic algae appears in Wellington river, caution urged for swimmers and dogs
Swimmers are being advised to take caution while dog owners should keep dogs on leashes or avoid the Ruamāhanga river at Double Bridges as toxic algae, including detached algal mats, have been…
Trying for a decent swim with Brannavan Gnagalingam
Have you been out in the waves yet this summer? It can often be a real mark of the begining of the summer holiday, that first submerging in freezing ocean water. It's even the case in Te… Audio
Wellington's missing piece from famous bucket fountain found
A bucket missing from Wellington's famous Cuba Street fountain since October has been found.
Technology correspondent Peter Griffin
Technology correspondent Peter Griffin joins Kathryn to unpack the Log4Shell or Log4j security exploit and the issues it's raised around the insecurity of legacy software systems that millions of… Audio
Wellington's Frank Kitts Park restoration to be completed by late 2022
Wellington's Frank Kitts Park will have its iconic lighthouse slide brought back next year.
Wellington's most popular dog names revealed
In groundbreaking results coming out of the Capital, Wellington's most popular dog names have been released along with a list of the most creative and absurd canine names. Audio
Vaccine pass complications add to inequity concerns
More than 91 percent of Wellingtonians are now fully vaccinated but deep pockets of low coverage persist in some areas, particularly poorer neighbourhoods.
French for Rabbits - The Overflow
French for Rabbits have just released their third album The Overflow. By lead singer and songwriter Brooke Singer's estimation the record is the most accomplished for the Pōneke act. Video, Audio
Breaking Silence | Season 2 | Episode 1: Jude Simpson
Jude works at the Royal New Zealand Police College. The training program she implements is designed to encourage understanding and empathy for those who will work on the front line of family harm. Video
Breaking Silence | Season 2 | Episode 2: Stalking
Stalking (and cyberstalking) is not currently a defined offence in the New Zealand Crimes Act. 'Tina,' stalked by her ex-husband for more than three years, shares her story in support of law change. Video
