Wellington Region
A Memoir on Kohlrabi
Food fads come and go. At present a procession of so-called 'super foods' are dangled in front of us, promising, if not eternal life , then eternal "wellness". We have kale, micro greens, coconut… Audio
A Memoir on Kohlrabi
Food fads come and go. At present a procession of so-called 'super foods' are dangled in front of us, promising, if not eternal life , then eternal "wellness". We have kale, micro greens, coconut…
AudioJust a Drop
A summer with lower sunshine hours, combining with a late harvest when birds damage fruit, is making for very poor olive oil volumes this year. Some growers are over 50% down. Olive oil producers from… Audio
Just a Drop
A summer with lower sunshine hours, combining with a late harvest when birds damage fruit, is making for very poor olive oil volumes this year. Some growers are over 50% down. Olive oil producers from…
AudioMartinborough businesses operate on skeleton crews
A completely washed out bridge has been stopping people getting into and out of Martinborough, so the town's businesses have today been operating with skeleton crews. Video, Audio
Trampers overdue from Taraura Ranges found safe
Four trampers feared missing in the wild weather in the Tararua Ranges have been found safe and well.
'Probably the biggest floods we've had here'
There's been widespread flooding, power cuts and some evacuations in the bottom of the North Island as the winter storm advances up the country. Video
Thousands of people still without power overnight
About 4500 households are still without power tonight after a powerful storm battered the lower and central North Island throughout the day.
Man jailed for multi-million pokie machine fraud
Michael O'Brien, 58, has been jailed for over four years for taking backhanders from groups benefiting from his pokie machine trust.
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.
