Wellington Region
Corrections procedures changed after Rimutaka suicide
The Wellington Coroner's Court has been told the prison service has changed the way it assesses at-risk prisoners.
Future of Wellington's Dominion Museum uncertain
The owners of an historic building that houses Sir Peter Jackson's Great War exhibition say they want it back, and are urging the government to end the uncertainty about its future.
Proposed indoor arena could double live events
Five sites in Wellington are being considered for a new, bigger and better indoor events centre by the Wellington Regional Economic Development Agency.
Wahine mystery solved 50 years after disaster
Chris Wilson has been searching for the boy he rescued in the Wahine disaster for 50 years, but it remained a mystery - until now. Video, Audio
Mayor's push for a Te Reo capital
Wellington wants to become the nation's Te Reo capital and encouraging street names to be in Te Reo Maori, is part of that push. Audio
Evacuations following gas leak in central Porirua
A supermarket and gym in central Porirua have been evacuated because of a gas leak.
Boulcott St tenants won't be allowed back for six months
Tenants in the earthquake prone building in central Wellington have been told they won't be allowed back for at least six months.
New children's book celebrates Czech-New Zealand connection
Teachers from Czech schools around the country have produced the bilingual book Annie and Johnny’s Diary: A Year in New Zealand to help Czech-Kiwi kids connect to their European heritage. Audio, Gallery
New children's book celebrates Czech-New Zealand connection
Teachers from Czech schools around the country have produced the bilingual book Annie and Johnny’s Diary: A Year in New Zealand to help Czech-Kiwi kids connect to their European heritage.
AudioLeading new gallery opens in Wellington
It's not often in New Zealand an art dealer opens a second gallery space - and there have been a fair few failures in the past, but one of our leading contemporary gallerists Hopkinson Mossman wants… Audio
The Mixtape: Jeremy Taylor
To celebrate the 11th International Record Store Day, Slow Boat Records' Jeremy Taylor shares his stories and songs from life behind the record shop counter. Video, Audio
Questions over 100 migrant workers brought in for Transmission Gully
A hundred workers have been brought in from the Philippines to work on Wellington's huge Transmission Gully roading project, infuriating unions who insist there are locals who can do the job.
New green buses ready to roll out on Wellington streets
Green is the new yellow for Wellington buses, with the first batch of new buses for Wellington's streets arriving from the UK.
Green is the new yellow for Wellington buses
The first batch of new buses set to hit Wellington's streets have arrived from the UK. They are diesel powered, but the manufacturers, Optare, say they're almost cleaner than fresh air. Video, Audio
Statistics House collapse: New information withheld
Experts probing the partial collapse of a 12-year-old Wellington building after the Kaikoura earthquake have found new information - but won't say what it is.
Trampers rescued after being trapped for four days
Two trampers stuck in the Tararua Ranges for four days have been airlifted out.
Prince Harry promises to listen as he starts new Commonwealth job
Britain's Prince Harry has been appointed a Commonwealth youth ambassador, his highest-profile public role to date and a job that will see him working with his future wife encouraging young people to…
Chef beware: 90 percent of raw chicken contaminated
Researchers have found most people don't realise the high health risk that comes with preparing raw chicken. Audio
Wellington convention centre needs $25m
Taxpayers are being asked to fork out the $25 million to help pay for the $165m construction. Audio
Wellington rail infrastructure a high risk in quakes
Thousands of Wellington train commuters are using subways and pedestrian bridges that are high earthquake risks.
