Wellington Region
The Battle of Manners St
On this day in 1943, hundreds of American and Kiwi soldiers clashed on the streets of Wellington. The brawl was hushed up at the time but is still remembered by many who were around back then. Audio
School of Dance Director Garry Trinder answers the critics
Garry Trinder recently chalked up twenty years as the Director of the New Zealand School of Dance. But the anniversary comes after a difficult period, with an expansion plan for the School cancelled… Audio
Air NZ pulls out, up, and away from Kāpiti
The final Air New Zealand flight from the Kāpiti Coast to Auckland has left Paraparaumu. Audio
Kāpiti locals fear loss of flights will jeopardise airport
A vote to preserve the future of the Kāpiti Coast Airport will be made this week.
Three arrests after protesters block oil and gas conference
More than 200 protesters blocked the entrance to the annual oil and gas conference in Wellington this morning. Video, Audio
'We need to leave all new fossil fuels in the ground' - protester
More than 200 protesters gathered outside the TSB Bank Arena in Wellington this afternoon, ahead of the country's biggest petroleum conference, which officially opens tomorrow.
Porirua shops damaged by fire overnight
A row of shops at Cannons Creek in Porirua is severely damaged by fire last night.
Denise Thornton: 44 years loving the same job
Denise Thornton worked at the James Cook Hotel in Wellington for 44 years. She started on the front desk at the hotel in 1974 and finished off as the Executive Housekeeper on Friday. Audio
No choice but to double bunk at Arohata - Corrections
Corrections is insisting it has no choice but to double bunk women in tiny cells at Arohata's overflow prison at Rimutaka despite scathing criticism from the Chief Ombudsman.
Power to the people? Wind generated community electricity
Two community groups are hoping to generate wind-powered electricity, amidst calls for changes to make it easier to do so. Investigations into a wind turbine project to supply energy to Blueskin Bay… Audio
Thumbs up for carrying pets on public transport in Wellington
Wellington commuters could soon find themselves with a four legged seat-mate, as the rules are changed to let pets travel on buses. Audio
Feedback sought on dangerous stretch of road
The Transport Agency is asking people for their feedback on a proposal to lower the speed limit on a dangerous stretch of road near Wellington.
Woman hit by bus in central Wellington
A woman has been hit by a bus in on a central Wellington street.
Weta Gameshop opens after 6 years in the making
Weta Workshop has officially launched the world's first mixed reality development studio in partnership with American firm Magic Leap. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern was one of the first to have a go.
…Te Papa's ambitious new art spaces
Te Papa’s biggest revamp in two decades has the national museum devote a third more space to art. The new Toi Art gallery spans two levels of the museum and includes works from the permanent… Audio, Gallery
Fire at Wellington primary school
Firefighters put out a blaze at a Wellington primary school this morning.
Bogus traffic checkpoint ruled unlawful by IPCA
A bogus breath-testing checkpoint, which targeted a group of euthanasia supporters, has been ruled unlawful and unjustified by the police watchdog and privacy commissioner. Video, Audio
Govt called upon to suspend Russell McVeagh contracts
University students, lawyers and members of the public called on the government today to suspend its contracts with law firm Russell McVeagh pending a review into serious allegations of sexual… Video, Audio
Developer disappointed with Air NZ over Kāpiti move
The businessman who spent millions developing Kāpiti airport and attracting Air New Zealand to fly there from Auckland says he's disappointed at the carrier's decision to scrap the service. Audio
Battle lines drawn: Council decries unofficial loading zone
A street upgrade is hoped to bring to an end a two-year battle between a rogue car park engineer who painted his own yellow lines and Wellington City Council. Audio
