Wellington Region
Bird sounds recorded at night in lockdown
Andrew Dalziel has been out in the dead of night during lockdown recording native birds in Wellington's Polhill Reserve. Audio
Council told to step up efforts to eradicate sexual violence
Wellington City councillors today received an update on the 'Pōneke Promise', detailing steps to make the CBD safer, including more information on moving a problematic toilet block in Te Aro Park.
'Extremely problematic': Covid-19 cases exercising in underground car park
Wellington's Covid-19 cases are being allowed to exercise in an underground car park, prompting concern that MIQ workers are being put at unnecessary risk.
Wellington businesses gear up for contactless takeaways and deliveries
There is some relief for Wellington restaurants and cafes come Wednesday when all of the country except Auckland and Northland drops to alert level 3.
Mental health wait times: 'I felt a real sense of hopelessness'
Wellington's centralised mental health triage system is 30 percent understaffed, pushing out wait times and clinicians say it is making patients harder to treat.
Residents vow to fight Wellington Airport expansion plan
Guardians of the Bays, which has previously won a legal battle against the airport over its plans to extend the runway, is considering options after a panel recommended the expansion go ahead.
Naenae pool giving away pieces during demolishing
Whether it be training for the Olympics or simply learning to swim - Naenae Pool is full of fond memories for people, and soon they will be able to get their hands on a piece of that history.
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“They weren’t allowed to broadcast the weather forecast in case the enemy heard it."
This year marks 100 years since the first radio transmission in New Zealand and the man behind it is also responsible for laying the foundation for the oldest radio station in the country - Radio… Audio
Carterton adopts housing plan to help solve crisis
Carterton councillors have unanimously adopted a plan that is hoped to ease the housing crisis in the district.
Wellington City Council votes to progress active and public transport project
Councillors voted 11 to 5 for the project to progress, and now will move for approval from key stakeholders before accessing parts of the $350 million and beginning construction.
Community rallies to save Hutt birthing centre
A treasured birthing centre in the Hutt Valley is poised to close its doors only three years after opening, leaving midwives and parents fearful about post natal care in the region.
Bikers, runners, walkers sign up for Trails Wellington app
Thousands of Wellington walkers, runners and mountain bikers have signed up to a new app, supporting the volunteer network that advocates for and builds tracks in the city's town belt. Trails… Audio, Gallery
Masterton council boss quits after controversy surrounding $30m project
The council chief executive who was caught on camera ripping down a protest publicity poster has resigned, effective immediately.
Conservation park declares war on rabbits
A conservation park near Masterton is about to level up its battle against a soaring population of rabbits, after a funding boost from Government.
It's calving time
It's calving season in the dairy sector and many farmers and staff are working huge hours to look after their animals. Country Life is up before the birds with Carterton dairy farmer Jody James to see… Audio, Gallery
It's calving time
It's calving season in the dairy sector and many farmers and staff are working huge hours to look after their animals. Country Life is up before the birds with Carterton dairy farmer Jody James to see…
AudioPositive Covid-19 cases now detected in Wellington
The Covid-19 Delta outbreak has spread beyond Auckland, with positive cases now detected in Wellington. Wellington's mayor Andy Foster says council staff are helping health officials to provide more… Audio
The Background to NZ's Longest Running Children's Show - What Now
What Now is New Zealand's most successful and longest running children's television show and this year celebrated 40 years. Rex Simpson who founded it says it was a platform to grow new talent, and a… Audio
How Wellington responded to the snap alert level 4 lockdown
Down Lambton Quay, chirping birds could be heard loudly in the trees - not drowned out by vehicles or people. For the first time in 15 months, Wellington woke up to a lockdown this morning.
Slip causes widespread transport disruption
A slip near Paekakariki, north of Wellington, caused widespread transport disruption this morning. Rocks, mud, water and other debris covered part of State Highway one, and the railway line --… Audio
