Wellington Region
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
Ministry acknowledges inadequate placement for vulnerable girl
The ministry criticised by a judge over its treatment of a young girl who complained of sexual assault has acknowledged a family home was not the best placement for her.
Burst water main spouts huge fountain
Northern Wellington suburbs were without water for about three hours when a burst main shot water about 15m into the air.
Lightning strike cuts power to thousands
A lightning strike on a Wellington substation cut electricity to about 4000 homes this morning, but the lights are now back on.
Wgtn high-rise fire: 'We just dropped everything'
An investigation is under way into the cause of the fire, which forced the evacuation of dozens of people this morning. Video
"Ashenda! Ethiopians celebrate women"
In an insight into our Ethiopian communities, Lynda Chanwai-Earle meets Thomas, a 16-year-old New Zealand born Ethiopian and her guide at their Ashenda festival to find out why women are celebrated… Audio, Gallery
"Ashenda! Ethiopians celebrate women"
In an insight into our Ethiopian communities, Lynda Chanwai-Earle meets Thomas, a 16-year-old New Zealand born Ethiopian and her guide at their Ashenda festival to find out why women are celebrated…
AudioBANG! Episode 6: Fifty Shades of Grey
In episode 6, Melody faces up to another awkward phone call, we learn about how intimacy is affected by life-threatening illness, visit an "adult entertainment store" and sex therapist Edit Horvath… Audio
