Wellington Region
STROMA create taonga puoro fusion for Matariki
The renaissance of taonga puoro - traditional Māori musical instruments - continues to build, with a major collaboration between leading chamber ensemble STROMA and two of Aotearoa's top performers of… Audio
Court upholds Ngatata Love conviction
The Court of Appeal has turned down a bid by Wellington iwi leader Sir Ngatata Love to have his conviction for obtaining property by deception overturned.
Lions fans set to boost Wellington economy
The Lions tour is expected to pump $30 million into Wellington over the next week.
Colonial furniture restored to life
Dunedin's Larnarch Castle was effectively stripped of its furniture about a hundred years ago. But one of its hand crafted bookcases is about to be returned - albeit smaller than when it left… Audio, Gallery
Thorndon braces for dust and disruption as buildings come down
Residents living in the Wellington suburb of Thorndon should brace themselves for four years of dust and disruption.
A Musical Tour of the British Isles for the Lions
Kiwi mezzo soprano Helen Medlyn, celebrates the Lions Tour, with the NZSO’s Lands of Hope and Glory concert in Wellington on Friday 30th June. Kicking off their British Season, Helen will MC the… Audio
$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.
