Wellington Region
'We've been able to spend more time together'
Wellington City Council has become the first council in the country to get accreditation as a living wage employer, joining another 110 employers across New Zealand. Audio
Wellington City Council accredited as living wage employer
Wellington City Council has become the first local authority in the country to get accreditation as a living wage employer, joining another 110 employers across New Zealand. Audio
Voices: Poles Apart
In this episode of Voices; the first Polish President to visit NZ causes division in the Polish community. Produced by Eva Corlett . Audio
Voices: Poles Apart
In this episode of Voices; the first Polish President to visit NZ causes division in the Polish community. Produced by Eva Corlett .
AudioFamily's nightmare hunt to enter property market: 'We have no chance'
A Wellington family has taken a novel approach to getting on the property ladder by placing an ad in a newspaper seeking private sellers.
House hunters get creative in search for a home
A Wellington couple is getting creative in their search for a new home, taking out a newspaper advertisement urging would-be property sellers to come forward. Ben Strang talked to Rochelle Cole about… Audio
Talk the Walk - Mt Holdsworth in the Tararuas
Sean Gillespie tells us about the joys and the perils of the Tararua Forest Park. Audio, Gallery
The McLeavey Gallery turns 50
New Zealand's oldest dealer gallery is preparing to celebrate its first half century with a brand new exhibition. Audio
Top international choral conductor David Childs returns for the Big Sing
International choral conductor and composer David Childs is back home to adjudicate this year’s Big Sing. He speaks about his long career working with choirs in the United States and his attitude… Audio
Emergency response teams to be on 24/7 stand by
The Civil Defence Minister has announced the establishment of four fly-in teams which will be on constant stand by in the event of an emergency or disaster. Audio
A new look for Nairn Street Cottage
Wellington's oldest colonial house Nairn Street Cottage will reopen this weekend after a makeover. The cottage was closed over the winter season to be re-imagined to showcase the Wallis Family story… Audio, Gallery
Wellington bus driver shares concern over rest breaks
A Wellington bus driver told the Employment Relations Authority today that rest breaks need to be scheduled into the roster.
Porirua street sinks by one metre in just one month
Part of Porirua's Albatross Close has sunk one metre in just a little more than a month. John Campbell talks to Porirua City Council's Transport Manager Mike Evans about what's causing the road to… Video, Audio
SH1 reopens after crashes cause delays in Wellington
State Highway 1 near the turn-off to Paekakariki on the Kapiti Coast has re-opened following a crash.
Wellington council confirms weekend parking charges
Weekend parking fees will start in Wellington early next month after the city council confirmed the move in a vote today.
Wellington whale and calf 'unlikely' to stick around
Wellington has been treated to Southern Right Whale and its calf in the harbour - but a marine mammal charity says the pair aren't likely to stick around.
Another Southern Right whale seen in Wellington waters
Several Southern Right whales are currently in the waters around Wellington, including what is believed to be a mother and calf in the harbour.
Firefighters awarded for brave rescue: 'One of the scariest moments of my life'
A woman has expressed gratitude to two firefighters, who have been awarded for bravery, after saving her life during a dramatic cliff fall rescue operation.
Two firefighters given citation for saving life
Hutt Valley firefighters Daniel Olliver and Scott Duganzich shielded Ally Maclachlan from falling debris on a cliff face, saving her life. Today, they were given a citation for their work. Video, Audio
Whale skeleton stored in 'grubby' building with birds and rodents
One of Te Papa's most important whale skeletons is being stored in a building that was dirty, and had birds, insects, and possibly rats and mice living in it.
