Wellington Region
Marlon Williams' self-directed 'Vampire Again' video wins at 2018 NZ Music Artisan Awards
Marlon Williams' self-directed vampire music video wins at this years' NZ Music Artisan Awards. Virtuoso Strings' founder and music teacher, Elizabeth Sneyd is the inaugural winner of Music Teacher of… Video, Audio
Fighting the Same Fight
Feminised or gendered roles in the workforce were carved out in our past and still impact on the lives of women in the workplace today. Find out more in Episode 8 of Beyond Kate. Audio
Firm faces court action over hospital's leaking pipes
A major plumbing company is now facing court action over Wellington Hospital's mass of leaking pipes.
Trustee of the Adam Foundation Christopher Finlayson discusses the legacy of one of our most significant arts patrons
National MP Christopher Finlayson, a Trustee of the Adam Foundation, speaks to Eva Radich about the work of his friend Denis Adam who died on October 18 in Wellington in his 95th year.
Chris has… Audio
Wellington ratepayers paying for council’s extra buses
Wellington's regional council is paying $150,000 a month to add extra buses to its ailing new network. It's also spent $338,000 between July and September on contractors to help embed the new network… Audio
Wgtn's council opts for rental bikes over e-scooters
Wellington City Council is keeping a close eye on how the Lime e-scooter trial goes in Auckland. The capital has decided not to introduce the e-scooters and is focusing on bike sharing through the… Audio
Govt to contribute $45.6m to children's hospital
The government has announced it will match a philanthropist's $50 million donation to build Wellington's new children's hospital.
NZ First to hold Jami-Lee Ross' proxy vote
New Zealand First has agreed "after careful deliberation" to cast Jami-Lee Ross' proxy vote while he's away from Parliament.
Historic Wellington wharf recommended for demolition
Well-loved and historic wharfs in Wellington have been found to be in need of urgent repairs.
Six Wellington suburbs join city's million dollar club
There are now nine suburbs in Wellington where the average house price is $1 million - six more suburbs than three years ago. Audio
Sure to Rise
Mathematics, science and English might be what we consider the core elements of a good education today, but back when women won the right to vote, learning to bake the perfect scone was considered an… Audio
Headquarters: Orchestra Of Spheres
With their colourful costumes and trance inducing sounds, Orchestra Of Spheres have built a loyal audience both here and overseas. They show us around their Wellington base The Pyramid Club. Video, Audio
Petrol prices drop across New Zealand
Fuel prices have dropped 10 cents a litre across the country, decreasing by 17 cents a litre in Wellington in the last month. But is it making any difference to motorists' pockets?
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Body found off Cape Palliser where Sealord member went missing
A body has been found off Cape Palliser, where a Sealord crew member is thought to have fallen overboard from a fishing boat last month.
Porirua state housing to be overhauled in govt revamp
Down-at-heel suburbs of eastern Porirua are set to get a $1.5 billion face-lift from the Government with the region's first Kiwibuild project and the revamp of thousands of state houses. Video, Audio
Lines down in central Wellington
Fibre optic cables have come down on central Wellington streets following a car crash this morning.
Armed police search bus in central Wellington
Armed police hunting a robber have stopped and searched a bus in central Wellington this morning.
Cute Capybara babies result of zoo's match-making
Little Capybara babies - the newest arrivals at Wellington Zoo - were unfazed by the earthquake this afternoon. In fact, they slept through it. Video, Audio
6.2 earthquake felt throughout central NZ
A magnitude 6.2 earthquake was felt widely throughout the central New Zealand and as far south as Christchurch today. We spoke to people throughout the country, who described what impact the quake had… Video, Audio
Te Papa needs more staff, not fewer - expert
An international expert says Te Papa museum needs more staff in its collections area, not fewer like a plan to restructure had outlined.
