Wellington Region
Interislander travellers left stranded by mechanical fault
Hundreds of Interislander travellers had their plans disrupted this morning after a mechanical fault saw the Kaitaki ferry replaced with a smaller ship.
Gardening project 'healing' for prisoners
A prison gardening project that feeds families in need is also teaching inmates skills to help them integrate back into the community.
Introducing: Maxwell Young
Wellington's Maxwell Young introduces us to his song 'Midnight'. He sites his formative musical experience as using his mum’s credit card to spend thousands on iTunes as a 9-year-old. Audio
Wellington train station reopens after suspected gas leak
Wellingtonians catching the train this morning are being warned to expect some delays.
Wellington road plan would not withstand earthquake
Earthquake hazards have forced the Transport Agency to go back to the drawing board over a long standing roading project in Wellington.
Life in the BURBS
The team behind the successful webseries BURBS - set in the suburbs of Wellington - join Bryan to talk about telling stories with a sense of place. Video, Audio
Christmas grinches strike in Wellington
Wellington police have made a number of arrests as thieves take advantage of Christmas deliveries.
Departing DHB head: 'We have to be super-efficient'
The departing head of Wellington's deeply-indebted district health board says tight funding has forced it to become highly efficient.
Karori community 'losing a lot' with campus sale
Some Karori residents are disappointed a retirement village will replace a teaching campus they've long relied on for recreation.
One dead after bulldozer plunges down bank
A person has died after a bulldozer rolled 80m down a bank in Wellington this morning.
University sells Karori campus to retirement operator
Victoria University has sold its former College of Education campus in Wellington to a retirement village developer.
'Babies were thrown on the ground and kicked like footballs'
The exodus of Rohingya Muslims into Bangladesh has become an urgent humanitarian crisis. In this week's Voices, Lynda Chanwai-Earle and Justin Gregory present a disturbing first-hand account from an… Audio
'Babies were thrown on the ground and kicked like footballs'
The exodus of Rohingya Muslims into Bangladesh has become an urgent humanitarian crisis. In this week's Voices, Lynda Chanwai-Earle and Justin Gregory present a disturbing first-hand account from an…
AudioFunding Katherine Mansfield Birthplace
The Katherine Mansfield Birthplace in Wellington is Mecca for adoring fans of the New Zealand short story writer. It's also in need of some serious work on the exterior and the gardens. Lynn Freeman… Audio
Teacher's attempt to restrain student gets her in trouble
A Wairarapa teacher has been censured after holding the head of a student who was trying to push another student's head into a desk.
New signs warn motorists of low flying kererū
New traffic signs are reminding Wellington motorists to watch out for low flying kererū.
Second lining with the Richter City Rebels
Wellington brass collective Richter City Rebels bring a bit of New Orleans to the city on the eve of their Hard Work Hard Money album release Audio
Glass Vaults Live in Session
Merchants of Bliss, Glass Vaults serve up a slice of summery pop from their latest album The New Happy in this live session at Blue Barn. Video, Audio
'Sad and tired' Wairarapa marae to get makeover
The rural marae in the Wairarapa will soon be revitalised as a new social housing development nears completion, a project manager says.
Lois Tolley killing: Police narrow suspect list
A year after the killing of the Upper Hutt woman, police have narrowed the list of those they suspect were involved to about 12 people.