Wellington Region
$500,000 'eyesore' hovel demolished
A dilapidated Wellington house worth $500,000, despite being on the verge of collapsing onto a public walkway, has been demolished. Video
Conscious Consumers showcased at London Tech Week
A Wellington tech company founder has just arrived back from the UK where the company was being showcased at London Tech week. Ben Glesiner's the CEO and co-founder of Conscious Consumers which he set… Audio
Elderly couple endure 20 years of poo in their backyard
A Wellington couple who have spent almost 20 years battling a torrent of poo in their backyard have finally received an apology from Wellington City Council. Video, Audio
The Pill
In 1961, the 'Pill' went on sale in New Zealand and women's lives were changed forever. The first truly reliable contraceptive, the Pill meant being able to control your fertility was now a matter of… Audio
Wellington council calls for new planes to Singapore
Wellington's officials are worried the older planes used by Singapore Airlines on its flights into the capital from Singapore are reducing the route's value.
National MP Todd Barclay's future hanging in balance
National MP Todd Barclay's future is uncertain after he made statements today about a secret recording which contradict statements made by his boss, Prime Minister Bill English. Video, Audio
Wellington 'vigilante' tyre-slasher appeals sentence
A self-described vigilante who slashed the tyres of parked cars in a Wellington suburb has appealed his sentence.
'If Shakti wasn't there I would be dead'
Wellington's Shakti Ethnic Women's Refuge is currently the only Shakti refuge that doesn't receive government funding. Lynda Chanwai-Earle visits a public meeting in Wellington to hear why it needs to… Audio, Gallery
'If Shakti wasn't there I would be dead'
Wellington's Shakti Ethnic Women's Refuge is currently the only Shakti refuge that doesn't receive government funding. Lynda Chanwai-Earle visits a public meeting in Wellington to hear why it needs to…
AudioWellington Town Hall strengthening options detailed
The Wellington City Council has released its business case for strengthening the city's town hall and creating a music hub there.
'Dirty diesel' bus fears unfounded, Wgtn council says
Questions are being raised over whether the Wellington region can deliver on its ambitious plans for an environmentally friendly bus fleet. Audio
Wellington quake demo count could hit 20, council says
Up to 20 Wellington buildings could be demolished because of damage from the Kaikōura earthquake, the city council says. Audio
Penguin deaths prompt dog control warning
Wellington dog owners are being urged to keep their pets under control at the beach after two little blue penguins were killed over the weekend.
Defence HQ demolition to start in 'coming weeks'
Approval has been granted for demolition of the quake-hit former Defence Force head office in central Wellington.
Green grocer to grog shop
Wellington Police have been canvassing Aro residents and alwrting them to how to oppose a new bottle shop in their area. Audio
Wellington builds on hold due to 'illogical' court ruling
A 'farcical' court ruling has put residential projects across Wellington on hold, because some residential height limits are now below ground level.
Famous Waikanae hedge cut back even further
Kapiti Mayor K Gurunathan loves Waikanae's famous macrocarpa hedge, but says it might have to be cut even further if sewerage and watermains beneath it are ruptured. Video, Audio
New Zealand-Asian MPs talk crime and immigration
As we start to think about the election, what are the issues Asian New Zealand voters are most occupied with? Are they any different from other people in the community and what do they expect from the… Audio
New Zealand-Asian MPs talk crime and immigration
As we start to think about the election, what are the issues Asian New Zealand voters are most occupied with? Are they any different from other people in the community and what do they expect from the…
AudioWellington fence dispute ruling could cause property woes
Wellington City Council may need to rewrite parts of its district plan following a court ruling arising from a fence dispute.
