Wellington Region
Roads closed, power out, properties flooded: Storm wreaks havoc
A wild winter storm is lashing the central and North Island, cutting power to thousands, shutting roads and causing widespread flooding in the Wairarapa. Video, Audio
Bad weather moves north
Severe southern storm moves north and Wellington civil defence manager Bruce Pepperall talks about the battering the capital has had. Audio
Wild flights turn stomachs for Welly passengers
The stormy weather has thrown up some unpleasant experiences for passengers flying into Wellington Airport.
Ngauranga Gorge reopens
State Highway 1 at Ngauranga Gorge has reopened after strong winds loosened an overhanging sign north of Wellington, forcing its closure.
Flying Solo: Imogen's story
Sleep deprivation will make you desperate. In episode five of Flying Solo, Lynda Chanwai-Earle meets a solo-parent who's in the majority - 33 year old Pakeha mother Imogen and her 4-year-old son… Audio, Gallery
Agreements with Skiffington were a 'sham' - court told
The former partner of Sir Ngatata Love benefited from payments meant for the a Wellington iwi organisation, a court has been told.
Heavy congestion as Ngauranga Gorge slip delays continue
Traffic between Johnsonville and the Ngauranga Gorge, north of Wellington, remains congested following yesterday's slip.
All roads out of Wgtn 'heavily congested'
Wellington commuters face long delays with all roads out the city congested after a landslip in Ngauranga Gorge blocked southbound traffic on SH1 this afternoon. Video
One glint of hope for Jensen family still keen to live in NZ
Steve Jensen and his family are preparing to return to the United States after missing financial targets set by Immigration New Zealand. Video, Audio
America's Cup tours the Capital
Thousands of people turned out to a victory parade that snaked between Parliament and Civic Square today. Video, Audio
Team NZ's capital welcome: 'The whole country has a passion for it'
Hometown hero Josh Junior stole the show as his Team New Zealand crewmates brought the America's Cup to Wellington.
Traffic chaos as slip closes SH1 north of Wellington
A landslip closed Ngauranga Gorge today - one of the main roads into Wellington. NZTA's regional transport systems mananger Mark Owen warns of significant delays in the area. Video, Audio
Hospital philanthropist admits he'll get a tax rebate
Benefactor behind new children's hospital in Wellington admits there's tax advantages to his philanthropy. Audio
'Why not build it': Developer explains $50m children's hospital gift
Mark Dunajtschik, who is to build and gift a new children's hospital in Wellington, says its design is completely up to the DHB. Audio
Businessman to donate $50m for new children's hospital
A wealthy property developer is to build and gift a new $50 million children's hospital in Wellington. Video
The man behind the $50 million children's hospital donation
Mark Dunajtschik is a businessman and property developer known for his low-profile philanthropy - and now his $50m donation for a new children's hospital. He speaks to John Campbell. Video, Audio
High-tech buoy deployed in Wellington harbour
The deployment of a new high-tech buoy in Wellington means scientists will no longer have to wait for good weather to check water quality.
Children's Hospital Announcement 'Made me cry'
Caroline Beech's 17-month-old daughter, Elliot Beech, has been battling a brain tumour for a year. The family has had to travel to Christchurch for some treatment. A wealthy property developer is to… Audio
The search for the best noodle soup
Winter's the season for eating big bowls of soup – but there's a whole world beyond tomato. Sarah Robson heads to three Asian restaurants and finds out one noodle soup is not like another. Audio, Gallery
The search for the best noodle soup
Winter's the season for eating big bowls of soup – but there's a whole world beyond tomato. Sarah Robson heads to three Asian restaurants and finds out one noodle soup is not like another.
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