Wellington Region
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
Fatal crash closes lanes on SH1 out of Wellington
A pedestrian is dead after being hit by a car on State Highway 1, north of Wellington.
One dark night outside Masterton...
A man in a flash car stops to offer a drenched young woman a lift in the dark, on the outskirts of Masterton, and Tess, though wary, takes up the offer. But her decision has consequences - for… Audio
Evacuated Wellington residents unable to return after slip
More than 15 people will be unable to return home in Wellington until early next week, after two slips yesterday.
Slips crash into Wellington houses with a bang
Residents in Wellington's Aro Valley say a large slip which hit their houses this morning sounded like a thunderstorm and felt like an earthquake. Video, Audio
Uber to operate from Wellington Airport
Wellington Airport will be the first in the country to welcome Uber drivers. Audio
Wgtn landslip 'felt like an earthquake'
Motorists are being warned to take care after bad weather caused landslips overnight, including one that forced a block of flats to be evacuated. Audio
NZ's first Uber airport deal angers taxi boss
A taxi company boss is outraged Wellington airport has put out the welcome to Uber drivers.
Heavy rain soaking capital
Heavy rain in the lower North Island and top of the South Island is forecast to continue for most of Thursday, MetService says.
Wellington Airport opened up for Uber users
Wellington Airport will be the first airport in New Zealand to welcome Uber drivers, with a dedicated pick-up area available at the airport from Friday.
Repair bill for Wellington port to top $340m
Repairing earthquake damage at Wellington's port will cost $340 million, CentrePort says.
Nights' Pundit - Guerilla Gardening
Kellar Taylor is on a mission to change the world - one plant at a time. Audio
Assault-convicted Losi Filipo to make Wellington debut
Losi Filipo has been named in the reserves for Wellington.
Wellington's Paramount theatre celebrates centenary
Film reviewer Dan Slevin of RNZ Widescreen joins us to tell us why that celebration is bitter-sweet. Audio
Wellington iwi with big social housing plans
We hear a lot about the need for more affordable housing, and complaints the government is not doing enough. Wayne Mulligan is the chair of Taranaki Whanui ki Te Upoko o Te Ika - the mana whenua of… Audio
The long and the short of Wellington's runway battle
Analysis - Sit back and relax as Michael Cropp explains the turbulent legal battle over the runway extension and its potential sky-high consequences.
Government U-turns on refuge funding
Two months ago Voices reported that Shakti Ethnic Women’s Refuge in Wellington had been declined government funding and would have to close. Now on the eve of the election the government has changed… Audio
