Wellington Region
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
Group implores council to consider free transport for students and low-income earners
A group of more than 30 organisations have today called on the Greater Wellington Regional Council to impliment free public transport for community service cardholders and students in the region.
"Long tunnel" proposed for Wellington
In Wellington, it might never happen, but a "long tunnel" is being proposed between the Terrace Tunnel and Kilbirnie, meaning drivers would effectively avoid the entire city centre. It could ease… Audio
Series 2 | Episode 5: Reimagining Justice - He Kākano Ahau: Wawatatia
In this episode, Kahu engages in wānanga with two kaikōrero advocates who are reimagining justice in Aotearoa - Awatea Mita and Emmy Rakete. Audio
Matangireia: Denise Roche
Former Greens MP Denise Roche spent two terms in parliament on the opposition benches, in that time she join other politicians and joined a staged a walk-out of the debating chamber, and when former… Audio
Man dies despite water rescue off Wairarapa
A man is dead despite efforts to save him in the water off the Wairarapa coast.
Police investigate unexplained death in Wellington home
Police in Wellington are appealing to those who knew a man found dead at his home to come forward with any information about his movements.
Toxic mould closes community hall and part of library in Lower Hutt
A community hall and one floor of a library in Lower Hutt have been closed down, after toxic mould was found in both buildings.
Officer justified in restraining teenager on ground - IPCA
The police watchdog has found an officer was justified in taking a 14-year-old boy to the ground while trying to arrest him, but says the technique used was inappropriate.
Public walkout after council shuts down rates hike debate
Dozens of ratepayers walked out of a South Wairarapa District Council meeting in Martinborough today after being denied a chance to discuss their large rate rises.
Woman arrested in relation to Wellington shooting
A 32-year-old woman has been arrested in connection with a shooting in the Wellington suburb of Vogeltown last Sunday.
Fragile Porirua wastewater main a 'time bomb' until full repairs can be made
A Porirua wastewater pipe which has burst twice in the past 10 days may not be properly replaced before next year.
