Wellington Region
Chances are orca pod will return to area, scientist says
A scientist helping to look after an orphaned orca believes his family will almost certainly return, it is just not known when.
Bad weather halts search for baby orca's pod for second day
Efforts to save the stranded orca calf and reunite it with a pod has reached a "delicate stage" as stormy weather has halted air and sea searches for a second day. Audio
Freezing temperatures hit much of the country, trains suspended in Wellington
Train services were suspended in and out of Wellington on the Kāpiti line due to icy conditions as much of the country shivered in frosty early morning weather.
Metlink reducing some peak time bus services in Wellington
Wellington's bus timetable is being shaken up in an attempt to overcome a chronic staff shortage.
Porirua sewer replacement and new reservoir wins government funding
Water infrastructure for about 2000 extra homes in Porirua will be the first project paid for from the government's Housing Acceleration fund, Housing Minister Megan Woods has announced.
'We've got a few days' - Hunt on to find calf's orca pod
This morning the hunt continues for the family of an abandoned baby orca north of Wellington. Audio
Series 2 | Episode 2: Reclamation - He Kākano Ahau: Wawatatia
We meet three people working in different ways to revive and reclaim mātauranga Māori within a modern context. Audio
Whale pods sought after baby orca stranded north of Wellington
An infant orca remains at Plimmerton beach as rescue teams try to locate its family along the coast.
Family shaken as car crashes into house, killing occupants
A man whose home was smashed into by an out-of-control car is thankful no one in his family was hurt.
Viking Bay due to dock in Wellington with infected crew
To Wellington's waterfront, where the Viking Bay -- a fishing vessel with at least two Covid-positive crew members -- is arriving at Queen's Wharf. 13 people will be taken off the vessel and moved to… Audio
Two dead after vehicle crashes into Porirua house
Two people died when a vehicle crashed into a house in Cannons Creek, Porirua.
Matangireia: Ron Mark
Former New Zealand First MP Ron Mark values loyalty above all when it comes to politics. In this episode of Matangireia Mark opens up about his time in parliament and his own personal journey to learn… Audio
English fans in tears over win: 'I never thought we would get to a final'
At a popular pub on Cuba Street, expats watched their teams battle it out in the European football championship semifinal.
Wellington's largest transitional housing facility opens
People who might otherwise be left out in the cold now have a warm, safe and dry place to stay with the opening of Wellington's largest transitional housing facility.
Free public transport in Wellington 'real need in the community'
A group of 36 organisations is calling for a free public transport trial in Wellington for tertiary students and community service cardholders.
Sharp rise in numbers of babies stricken with 'distressing' virus
Wellington Hospital has more than 20 babies in its children's ward, as the spread of the potentially deadly RSV virus escalates.
Series 2 | Episode 1: Puoro in the City - He Kākano Ahau: Wawatatia
We’re in Te Whanganui-a-Tara to meet three wāhine who work with taonga puoro. We ask why these taonga almost disappeared and what their dreams are for the future of the practice. Video, Audio
Inspectors intervene after inmate assault during visit
Prison inspectors had to intervene when two inmates seriously assaulted another inmate at Arohata Prison and staff did nothing to protect the woman.
Matangireia: Paula Bennett
Former National MP Paula Bennett opens up about her fifteen years in parliament. Audio
Shelly Bay caveat blocking housing plan looks set to lapse
Wellington City Council has applied to remove a caveat registered at Shelly Bay which is blocking a crucial stage in a controversial housing development planned for the site.
