Wellington Region
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
Transmission Gully project unlikely to meet deadline
It is unlikely Tranmission Gully will open in time due to several unfinished jobs, a new report shows.
Person dies in house fire in Upper Hutt
Fire crews were called to the blaze in Birchville, Upper Hutt, about 2am.
Hutt City Council publishes plan to cut its carbon emissions
Mayor Campbell Barry says all councils, cities and countries have an obligation to do their part to avoid a climate catastrophe.
Wellington's electric ferry to launch next month
The Southern Hemisphere's first fully electric ferry is about to be launched on Wellington waters next month. The East by West Ferry company operates between Queen's Wharf in Wellington's CBD and Days… Audio
Series 2 | Episode 6: Tōku Reo, Tōku Ohooho - He Kākano Ahau: Wawatatia
In the second of our reo-based episodes, we talk about the challenges that come with learning te reo as a second language. Audio
Matangireia: Te Ururoa Flavell
After twelve years in parliament, former Māori Party Waiariki MP Te Ururoa Flavell lost his seat in the 2017 election. He describes that period of time as 'bittersweet' but remains proud of his… Audio
Plea for homeowners to clear drains ahead of bad weather
Wellingtonians are being asked to clear any blocked drains, ahead of forecast heavy rain and winds.
Brett Graham: bringing the land wars into the present
On Friday night artist Brett Graham (Ngati Koroki Kahukura, Tainui) received an Arts Foundation of New Zealand Laureate Award. Graham is one of New Zealand's most celebrated sculptors and artists… Audio, Gallery
