Wellington Region
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
Wellingtonians back larger, costlier transport upgrade
Wellingtonians are keen to see more tunnels in the city and light rail introduced to make the journey between Ngauranga and the airport and hospital easier.
Fiddling and Squeezing
The Wellington Sea Shanty Society are live in the studio this evening with some songs and some chat. Audio
Thousands turn out for Wellington Pride Parade
Thousands of revellers turned out on the streets of Wellington to celebrate the city's International Pride Parade, capping-off the two-week long Wellington Pride Festival.
Wainuiomata man died from gunshot wound
A man who died in the Hutt Valley suburb of Wainuiomata suffered a fatal gunshot wound, police have confirmed.
Champions and would be usurpers clash in Beaudy's 100th
The biggest clash of the Super Rugby season so far takes place in Wellington tomorrow night with joint favourites the Hurricanes and Crusaders doing battle. Video, Audio
Kapiti Coast mayor 'appalled' by Air NZ cancellation
Kapiti businesses, locals and Mayor K Gurunathan are outraged Air New Zealand has decided to cancel services between the region and Auckland, with less than a months' notice. Video, Audio
Police investigate unexplained death in Hutt Valley
An unexplained death in the Hutt Valley suburb of Wainuiomata last night is being investigated by police.
Wellington Council looks to widen proposed bed tax
Wellington City council has moved to widen a proposed bed tax, as it looks for ways to fund economic and tourism growth in the city while keeping rates down.
Wellington bus upgrades to roll out from April
More details have been revealed of the new commuter bus plans that are part of a $1.3 billion transport and infrastructure upgrade in Wellington, Hutt Valley, Porirua, Kapiti and Wairarapa.
'Day activities' mooted for beggars in Wellington
A proposal to fund 'day activities' for beggars on the Capital's streets at the cost of a million dollars will be considered by Wellington City Council. The idea is to address anti-social and… Audio
