Wellington Region
'We have to have a vote of faith in ourselves' - Marama Fox
A coalition between Jacinda and herself, 'would have been a dream come true'. Maori Party leader Marama Fox says. Maori Party co-leader Marama Fox is unlikely to gain Ikaroa-Rawhiti from Labour's Meka… Video, Audio
Labour’s Greg O'Connor ahead in early poll counts for Ohariu
'Hopefully enough people have realised that I need their votes" - Labour candidate for Ohariu Greg O'Connor is ahead in early poll results. Video, Audio
Rhydian Thomas: Dairy Farm Dystopia
To mark election day tomorrow, Wellington author Rhydian Thomas is gong to read his entire novel, Milk Island - aloud - at the Adam Art Gallery. It's satirical novel about the dairy industry, public… Audio
Man set himself on fire at Parliament - police
Police say they have no idea why a man set himself on fire in the grounds of Parliament this afternoon.
Wellington council passes affordable housing plan
The council has voted unanimously in support of a taskforce's recommendations on a revamp of the city's housing policy.
Inmate complains after prison transfer refusal
A convicted murderer has accused the Corrections Department of not considering all relevant factors in refusing his application to transfer prisons.
Wellington's music scene in the '80s
1980s New Zealand was a very different place, with wage freezes, carless days and only two TV channels. Amid the hubbub of Muldoonism and Rogernomics, our music scene was flourishing – particularly in… Audio
Kaupapa driven riddims: Grove Roots live in session
In celebration of Te Wiki o te reo Maori, seven-piece soul, RnB roots band Grove Roots perform their waiata Maori in the M101 studios. Video, Audio
Kāpiti taskforce wants action on housing
Meeting a couple with three young children living in a leaky garage has spurred Kāpiti's mayor to increase social housing in his district.
Strong winds disrupting Wellington flights
Strong winds have been disrupting flights in Wellington with a number of flights diverted, delayed and cancelled.
Police brought in over rogue anti-Labour tweets
The Hutt Valley Chamber of Commerce is talking to the police this afternoon about a Twitter account set up in its name.
Loss of monthly pass could hit Wgtn bus commuters
Wellington commuters could end up paying an extra $450 a year to bus to work, compared to going the same distance by train, if proposed fare changes go ahead.
Wellington commuters could be stung by fare changes
Wellington commuters could end up paying an extra 450 dollars a year to bus to work, compared to going the same distance by train, if proposed fare changes go ahead. Audio
Thousands attend Maori Language Week Parade
Featuring more than 20 floats, the parade returned to the capital for the second year running to mark the week and to promote Te Reo Maori. Video, Audio
Cold reception for National at suicide meeting
Three mothers who've lost children to suicide wrote a letter in August inviting all political parties to a forum in Wellington - only National and ACT don't support their wish-list. Video, Audio
Elections - just like Bollywood?
How well do candidates know their local ethnic communities? Lynda Chanwai-Earle is at a public forum in Wellington to hear candidates being grilled in the hot seat, in today's Voices programme Audio, Gallery
Elections - just like Bollywood?
How well do candidates know their local ethnic communities? Lynda Chanwai-Earle is at a public forum in Wellington to hear candidates being grilled in the hot seat, in today's Voices programme
AudioBANG! Episode 7: Lust for Life
In BANG! episode 7, Melody speaks to couples in their 60s and 70s about the different ways they choose to stay connected, Lesley Maskery discusses policy and practice regarding sexuality in rest… Audio
Marion Leighton: Putting bicycles at the top of the cliff
Marion Leighton is the spokesperson for a newly formed Doctors for Active and Safe Transport, an advocacy group made up of Wellington hospital doctors. The group wants people to get on their bikes and… Audio
The Mixtape: Barnaby Weir
The Black Seeds frontman shares his completely BBQ reggae-free selection of locally sourced tunes, and tells Yadana Saw a few yarns. Video, Audio
