Wellington Region
Kaimoana for Kiwis - from sea to plate
Troy Bramley and Claire Edwards are trying to fish as sustainably as possible. They're also shunning plastic and polystyrene for seaweed and compostable boxes to bring kaimoana to Kiwis from sea to… Video, Audio
Kaimoana for Kiwis - from sea to plate
Troy Bramley and Claire Edwards are trying to fish as sustainably as possible. They're also shunning plastic and polystyrene for seaweed and compostable boxes to bring kaimoana to Kiwis from sea to…
Video, AudioArtwork explores link between New Zealand laws, and violence
A new, interactive artwork that was prompted by the mosque-attacks in Christchurch last year - plots how some communities in New Zealand have become over-policed, and others not scrutinised enough. Audio, Gallery
Transmission Gully, calls for inquiry
Amalgamated Workers' Union Northern National Secretary Maurice Davis tells Lynn Freeman he wants an inquiry into PPP's (Public Private Partnerships) procurement process, suggesting there should be a… Audio
Majority of Wellington CBD speed limits to be reduced
The move is part of a first wave of measures in the Let's Get Wellington Moving programme, a multi-billion dollar overhaul of transport in the city.
Pest-free group in Wellington catches 10,000th rodent
A group of dedicated trappers in Ngaio, a suburb of Wellington, have caught their 10,000th rodent. Audio
Discarded PPE washing up on beaches
A Lower Hutt woman who's out on the beach picking up rubbish every day, says she's noticed an increase in discarded PPE washing up on the beach. Audio
Shareholder support for Wellington Airport
The two shareholders in Wellington Airport have agreed to provide support for the airport as a response to the financial impact of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Wellington's pop-up bike lanes ended
The city council says there's no longer a reason to push on with the $2 million project now that life is back to normal.
Orchestra Wellington gets Classical on Cuba Street
Kickstarting live music again, Orchestra Wellington is bringing music back to the inner city through a creative partnership with CubaDupa organisers and WellingtonNZ, which will see twenty ensembles… Audio
Mother not fully satisfied with police apology
The police have apologised to the whānau of a 16-year-old boy from Masterton, who was arrested last year because he matched the description of a suspect who robbed a gas station.
Peter Hing had just… Audio
Plea for workers to return to Wellington CBD to support businesses
The government is pouring billions of dollars into supporting businesses but retailers in the capital say if government employees do not return to the CBD, their outlook is grim.
Dozens of heavy bells make Carillon high earthquake risk
The National War Memorial Carillon in central Wellington has been rated at just 15 percent of the earthquake code.
Precinct Properties presses ahead with central Wellington office development
Precinct Properties is pressing ahead with the construction of stage two of its Bowen Campus office development in central Wellington.
Wellington council steps in as new reservoir costs rise $10m
Wellington City Council has approved a nearly $10 million increase to the budget for the building of the Omāroro Reservoir.
Quake-prone Wellington Library to be refitted, council decides
Wellington councillors have made refitting and strengthening the existing library their preference, rather than building a new one.
Police identify man who didn't know himself
Police have identified a man who woke up from a coma in Wellington Hospital and didn't know who he was.
Plea for help in identifying injured pedestrian in Wellington Hospital
Police are asking for help to identify a patient in Wellington Hospital after he was hit by a car and lost consciousness last week.
Avatar crew touch down in Wellington
Hollywood heavyweight James Cameron is among 54 Avatar crew granted permission to arrive back in New Zealand today to resume work on the $1 billion movie sequels.
Multi-million dollar boost will aid Transmission Gully restart
Wellington's billion dollar project Transmission Gully is getting a $14 million boost to kick the project back into action as negotiations continue.
