Wellington
Weather: Polar blast tough for travel but kids enjoy the snow
A polar blast has brought wild weather to much of the country today. Snowfall from the bottom of Te Waipounamu to central parts of Te Ika-a-Māui has caused massive disruption.
Our reporter Timothy… Video, Audio
Weather: State of emergency on Wellington south coast
Wellington's mayor has declared a state of emergency for the south coast as big swells and a storm are expected to hit on Tuesday night.
Charlotte Cook is at Breaker Bay with the details.
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Wellington Covid-19 testing centres ready for surge of more tests
Covid-19 testing numbers have dropped from the heights recorded last week, but centres and GPs in Wellington are gearing up for another surge.
People who were at the same place as the Sydney… Video, Audio
The death-defying 'aerial queen' of flying trapeze
Author Catherine Clarke's new book, The Only Living Lady Parachutist, tells the story of mysterious daredevil Lillian, an unmarried mother of two who risked her life for fame and fortune. Catherine is… Audio
Covid in the capital fires up media
How did our media react when a Covid case imported via the trans-Tasman travel bubble compromised this country’s long run without cases in the community? Audio
The Weekend Panel with Brigitte Morten and Chris Wikaira
Joining us on the Weekend Panel are Brigitte Morten and Chris Wikaira. Among other topics, they discuss how Covid-conscious the capital is, the Dawn Raids apology, the proposed new hate speech laws… Audio
Boyd Klap: on being yourself and remembering Anne Frank
At age 94 Boyd Klap continues to have a remarkable life helping make remarkable things happen. In recent years these have revolved around the memory of Anne Frank. Audio
Dr Chris Smith: Covid-19 science news
Our regular commentator Cambridge University consultant clinical virologist Dr Chris Smith joins us with the latest Covid-19 science, and to answer your questions. Audio
Myrtle rust at Zealandia: 'it's a concern' but more cases 'inevitable'
Wellington's inner-city eco-sanctuary, Zealandia, has recorded its first known case of myrtle rust. Audio
'We are certainly still in that period where there is that increased risk' - Hipkins
Although there are no Covid-19 cases in the community today, Ashley Bloomfield says the numbers at the moment suggest about 100 people were in the two bars at the relevant times.
No Covid-19 in Wellington but Hipkins warns it is early days
So far so good - there are no community cases of Covid-19, but the Minister is warning it is still early days.
The Wellington region moved to Alert Level 2 on Wednesday after an Australian tourist… Video, Audio
Wellington Covid-19 testing sites boosted as crowds line up
Testing sites in the Capital have been boosted as Wellingtonians rush to get tested.
The Wellington region shifted into alert level two last night after a tourist from Sydney positive when he landed… Video, Audio
Wellington Covid-19 restrictions to be reviewed by Cabinet
The Wellington region is officially in Alert Level 2 after an Australian tourist tested positive after spending the weekend in the capital.
The restrictions will remain in place until at least… Audio
Wellington Covid-19 scare: Thousands isolating, getting tested
Thousands of people in Wellington have been told to isolate and get tested, some for as long as two weeks, depending on where they were.
The central city community testing centre was inundated with… Video, Audio
Wellington Covid-19 case: Not confirmed yet if Delta variant - Hipkins
The Wellington region goes into Covid-19 alert level 2 restrictions from 6pm on Wednesday.
Among those rules are: social distancing, no gatherings over 100, strict rules for hospitality venues and… Video, Audio
Man in hospital after brawl in supermarket carpark
An early-morning brawl in a Wellington supermarket carpark has left one person needing surgery.
Wellington residents share mixed views on car-free Golden Mile
A car ban will come into place in 2024 for the route from Courtenay Place to the Beehive - with the council saying it will be better for the city. But it is not without controversy. Audio
Wellington for walkers as downtown to go car-free
Wellington council hopes getting cars off the Golden Mile will give it more shine. A car ban will come into place in 2024 for the route from Courtenay Place to the Beehive - with the council saying… Video, Audio
Wellington housing: Council considers protecting more 'character' areas
Special character areas are the big winner in Wellington's newest version of its Spatial Plan, the zoning document which dictates to developers what they can build and where. Audio
Wellington watering down its proposed spatial plan
A report given to Wellington City Councilors last week reveals that the council will be watering down it's proposed spatial plan. Jesse speaks to Eleanor West from Wellington advocacy group A City… Audio
