Harry Lock
Kāpiti community reeling at proposal to increase snapper fishing
A community on the North Island's west coast is reeling against proposals to ramp up snapper fishing in the area.
Following a complete depletion of snapper in the area at the beginning of the… Video, Audio
Aucklanders flocking to No.1 Pancake for its last days in the central city
Aucklanders have been turning out in droves to support a Korean pancake store that's about to move from the central city after nearly two decades. Audio
Port delays, timber market fluctuations hit forestry workers hard
Forestry contractors say they are losing money, losing work, and losing jobs as a result of fluctuations in the market for timber, and delays in the ports.
The sector was enjoying some record high… Audio
Iwi places rāhui on Te Awarua o Porirua after sewage spills
It could be 2022 before the wastewater pipe which has burst twice in the past 10 days in Porirua is properly replaced.
Over the weekend, Ngāti Toa Rangatira put a two-week rāhui on Te Awarua o… Audio
Viking Bay MIQ risk heightened but managable - Baker
The Grand Mercure in Wellington has opened up a second floor to house the infected mariners from the Viking Bay.
So far, 15 of the 20 crew members have tested positive for the virus, at least one of… Audio
Covid-19: Vaccination requirements for border workers increased
Employers of the 1800 border workers who must be vaccinated are being told they will have to tread carefully if staff refuse to have the Covid-19 injections.
A new government health order covers… Audio
New Hutt rubbish service hampered by conspiracy theories, confusion
Conspiracy theories, theft and mixed-messaging - the rollout of Hutt City Council's new rubbish collection service has certainly hit a few bumps.
It was meant to be fully operational yesterday, but… Audio
Wellington weather: What's happened at Breaker Bay
Residents of Wellington's Breaker Bay are breathing a sigh of relief after large waves forecast for the city's south coast last night weren't as severe as predicted.
Heavy sea swells of up to eight… Audio
Wellington weather: Breaker Bay update
Residents of Wellington's Breaker Bay are breathing a sigh of relief after large waves forecast for the city's south coast last night weren't as severe as predicted.
The polar blast that swept up the… Audio
Swells expected to remain around 4m in Wellington
From the Chathams to Wellington where the weather was to have the worst impact overnight with the biggest swells expected to hit around 3am.. Our reporter Harry Lock is out and about in Wellington and… Audio
Wellington's hunt for Covid-19 goes on
Health officials are encouraging Wellingtonians who are feeling a little under the weather to go and get a Covid test to help ensure the city is free of the virus.
So far there have been no positive… Audio
Covid-19: Wellington starts working week at level 2
Alert level 2 restrictions remain in Wellington today and health authorities are urging anyone with cold or flu symptoms to get a test.
Reporter Harry Lock is out and about.
He spoke to Corin Dann.
…Wellington's Zealandia records first known case of myrtle rust
Wellington's inner-city eco-sanctuary, Zealandia, has recorded its first known case of myrtle rust.
The plant disease infects the myrtle family of trees which includes native plants such as… Video, Audio
Used condoms, tampons being flushed onto Wellington beaches
Cotton buds, tampon wrappers, used-condoms, hair pins and razorblade-heads. You probably don't want to see any of these items again after being used, let alone washed up on our beaches.
But with… Video, Audio
Billions needed to fix Wellington water infrastructure - report
A leaked report is revealing the huge cost of fixing up water infrastructure to cope with Wellington's growing population.
The capital's population is forecast to grow by up to 80,000 people in the… Audio
Wellington spatial plan: The clash over character
Protecting Wellington's character versus the need for high density housing.
That's the challenge facing the city council as they work through changes to the proposed spatial plan.
The high-level… Audio
Worker shortage putting construction jobs under threat
The private and state sector are being warned numerous construction projects could be delayed or just not get started, due to a nationwide shortage of workers.
Across New Zealand, it's estimated… Audio
How feasible is NZ's electric car future?
It's one of the cornerstones of the Climate Change Commission's advice to the government on how to become carbon neutral, but how feasible is it?
The Commission wants to see a rapid increase in… Video, Audio
Almost all non-urgent surgery cancelled due to nurses' strike
Nearly all non-urgent surgery and outpatient clinics are cancelled today, as thousands of nurses go on strike.
In Auckland, only two vaccination centres will open, with the lack of available nurses… Audio
Healthcare assistant on why she's unhappy with latest DHB offer
At 11am on Wednesday nurses will down tools to join marches and pickets across the country in a attempt to force a breakthrough in their dispute over pay and working conditions.
Nearly all elective… Audio