Wellington Region
Braille bank cards damage Wellington parking meters
A bank card intended to help the blind has damaged about 160 Wellington parking meters.
Whangarei teen performers take capital by storm
A drama project that started out life as a way to encourage more Maori students to stay on at school has arrived in the capital to rave reviews. Waiora - Te-u-kai-po or The Homeland, written by Hone… Audio
Man who died in fatal crash was the driver, specialists say
Two families searching for answers as to what happened in a fatal car crash in Lower Hutt may have a preliminary result from the Coroner within two weeks.
Dictating the terms of ageing
The beauty and fashion industries have long dictated what's deemed acceptable or desirable. And now that we're in an age of inclusiveness where does that leave women and the question of ageing? Audio
Mayor backs decision to keep quake-prone mall open
Lower Hutt's mayor is backing a decision to keep Queensgate Mall open, despite parts being declared an earthquake risk.
Scrap metal recyclers should have been told of plaque thefts
Scrap metal recyclers say they should have been told bronze plaques had been stolen from the Wellington Botanic Gardens - so they could help find the culprits.
Queensgate Mall found to be earthquake prone
Wellington's largest mall has been found to be earthquake prone, with 50 tenants affected, although the mall will remain open.
Amalia Hall explores the passion of Bartók
Orchestra Wellington’s concert master and soloist Amalia Hall discusses working in foreign countries and learning the music of Bartók. Audio
Poet Tayi Tibble – Poūkahangatus
Poūkahangatus is the debut collection by Victoria University International Institute of Modern Letters graduate and Adam Foundation Prize winner Tayi Tibble. Audio
Sir Bill English
One of the most high profile people being honoured on Queen's Birthday is the 39th Prime Minister of New Zealand - Bill English. He is now Knight Commander of The New Zealand Order of Merit, for… Audio
Dame Winnie Laban
Former Labour MP Luamanavao Winnie Laban is New Zealand's first Samoan Dame. The Wellingtonian is one of eight new knights and dames that top this year's Queens Birthday honours. The Victoria… Audio
Wellington airport testing site for new airplanes
Wellington International Airport will be hosting the world's newest widebody planes this evening.
Wellington crowned most creative city in New Zealand
Wellington has been named New Zealand's most creative city as measured by those employed in creative jobs.
Beyond Obsession - Sneakerheads
DJ Sir-Vere's sneaker obsession has seen him amass an impressive 500 pairs of kicks, some worth tens of thousands of dollars. Audio
The bells, the bells: Carillon chimes once more
The National War Memorial Carillon has played its first tune in more than three years. Video
Couple in limbo after building home with incorrect steel
A Wellington couple building their dream waterfront home say they're living a nightmare after they were sold an incorrectly marked grade of steel. Video, Audio
Hail hits wintry Wellington
It's been a chilly start to the day, with parts of the country waking to heavy rain and hail.
Reimagining the future of fashion
Turkey tail mushrooms, subverting the male gaze, a story of migration and hidden circular forms inspire the work of emerging designers at iD Dunedin Fashion Week. Audio
The Mixtape: King Kapisi
Local hip-hop heavyweight King Kapisi was the first hip-hop artist ever to win the Silver Scroll - NZ's most coveted songwriting award - back in 1999. These days he's a father, grandfather, basketball… Video, Audio
Most liveable city: 'We've got the best coffee, the best beer'
A city in New Zealand has kept its number one spot for the most liveable city in the world according to Deutsche Bank's list of top cities.
