Wellington Region
Mental health services inquiry shows 'deep problems'
A report on Wellington's mental health services highlights flaws in the system for the whole country, the Mental Health Foundation's chief executive says.
Wellington mental health services criticised after five patient attacks in 15 months
A highly-critical report says Wellington's mental health services need to change after five patients were involved in attacks - four of them fatal - in 15 months.
Two days out, 15k Sevens tickets still to sell
Despite sluggish ticket sales at the Wellington Rugby Sevens, tournament director Steve Dunbar is still upbeat about the event. Video, Audio
Engineers needed in Wellington for quake strengthening work
Engineers may have to be brought in from outside Wellington, to complete Government-ordered strengthening work on building facades in the inner city and Lower Hutt. Video, Audio
Review of Wgtn mental health services finds serious errors
The review, set up after five people being treated for mental illness were involved in homicides. It found serious errors in the way the service is run. Video, Audio
Wellington's historic St Gerard's monastery could be caught up in quake rules
Part of St Gerard's monastery could be caught up in a government crackdown on unsafe buildings.
Accused health worker's colleagues give evidence
Two colleagues of a health professional accused of indecently assaulting a patient by kissing her say they did not see him do anything inappropriate.
Wellington campground bans non-paying visitors
Wellington's Paekakariki Holiday Park is banning non-paying guests to stop them taking advantage of their facilities. Audio
Man arrested over Miramar tyre slashing
A 52-year-old man has been charged with criminal damage after a spate of tyre slashing near Wellington's airport.
'Major risk': Govt sets deadline for quake-prone masonry
The government is using emergency powers introduced after the Kaikōura earthquake to require about 300 buildings to be urgently fixed in the next 12 months. Audio
New water networks for Wellington years away
Business leaders have called for the fast tracking of projects to strengthen Wellington's water supply, after the city came perilously close to being cut off at the weekend. Audio
Busting the bamboo ceiling
Is there institutionalised racism within New Zealand's public and private sectors? Does a bamboo ceiling exist? If it does, a group of Asian leaders are working to tear it down. Audio, Gallery
Busting the bamboo ceiling
Is there institutionalised racism within New Zealand's public and private sectors? Does a bamboo ceiling exist? If it does, a group of Asian leaders are working to tear it down.
AudioWater pipe leak highlights need for stockpiled supplies
The leak in a crucial Wellington water pipe shows why residents should stockpile water in case of an emergency, says the company looking after the city's supply.
Major Wellington water leak fixed
A critical leak in the capital's water pipes has been fixed after contractors worked through dismal weather.
Jesse Sheehan and Ny Oh in session
Musician Jesse Sheehan in session performing songs. He and singer Ny Oh have just finished a tour around New Zealand promoting his Neil Finn produced debut album Drinking With The Birds, and soon play… Audio
How To Be A Family: parenting around the world
Dan Kois and his family are moving around the world, three months at a time to write a book provisionally titled How To Be A Family. Dan has recently kicked off his world tour with New Zealand. Audio
Joint Jukebox - Wet Wings
On Joint Jukebox are Darian Woods and Lucy Botting who as Wet Wings perform The Weekend's musical theme - 'Willow Peak'.
Lucy and Darian talk to Shaun D Wilson about the Christchurch music scene of… Audio
Media: 2017 election year
2017 is an election year. Will it be a goldmine for our political journalists, or a big yawn? Did John Key's resignation late last year really stir things up? Will New Zealanders bother to vote or can… Audio
The Mixtape: Luke Rowell
As Distasteradio, Luke Rowell makes synth-pop to make even the most staunch shoegazer dance, and as vapourwave act Eyeliner harks back to the heyday of shoulder-pads and capitalism. Listen to Luke… Audio
