Wellington Region
Smoking ephemera
Smoking now gets more expensive with a 10% increased in the tax on tobacco There'll be 10% rises on January the first, each year until 2020. It's estimated 15% of adult New Zealanders smoke daily… Audio, Gallery
Kitesurfer badly injured in Wellington
A 45-year-old man is in a critical condition in Wellington Hospital following a kitesurfing accident near Porirua.
The Great Outdoors - Everyone's Adventure
Children with wistful eyes and empty pockets used to hang around a kayak rental boatshed in Eastbourne in Wellington. Now, thanks to a new project called Everyone's Adventure, there's a very good… Audio
New Year Honours - Barrie Osborne ONZM
He's helped bring $500 million worth of films to this country, and counting, and for his services to the film industry, producer Barrie Osborne is now an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit.
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Octophonic/Ambisonic - Thomas Voyce
Thomas Voyce is sonic artist in residence at Toi Poneke Arts Centre in Wellington. On the 13th, the sound artist, studio boffin, and musician begins an exhibition of his work called… Audio
Remembering Michele Amas
Michele Amas - outstanding actress and poet, has been farewelled at her funeral in Wellington. In life she was on stage in countless plays mainly at Circa Theatre, and a writer - especially of poems… Audio
Wellington commuters left waiting 90 minutes for buses
Wellington public transport operators will have to front up to the regional council over poorly-planned bus replacements for the Kapiti commuter train.
Unregistered dog attacks 5-year-old boy's face
A 5-year-old boy is being treated in Hutt Hospital for a serious facial injury after being bitten by an unregistered American Pitbull terrier cross.
Plea from slain woman's family: 'You hold the key to unlock our torture'
The family of slain Hutt Valley woman Lois Tolley is appealing for help to find her killers, saying even a small piece of information could be vital.
Three charged over Hutt gunshot injury
A 24-year-old man is being treated in Hutt Hospital after being shot early this morning in Stokes Valley.
Wellington cordon to extend ahead of quake demolition
A central Wellington cordon is expanding to include two more businesses, as preparations are made for the destruction of an earthquake-damaged carpark.
Bye Bye Bar Bodega
A Wellington institution closes its doors for the last time tonight. Kirsten Johnstone looks back at the history of well-loved music venue Bodega. Video, Audio
Mega cruise liner in Wellington
The biggest cruise ship to sail New Zealand waters arrived in Wellington from Australia this morning. Audio
Man convicted for throwing rock at garbage-rummaging dog
A man has been convicted for throwing a rock at a dog's head, injuring the animal so severely that it had to be put down.
Community wants to buy home for local family
Locals in Paekakariki are throwing their support behind a special family. Audio
Wellington Rugby not ruling out Filipo's return
The Wellington Rugby Union will not rule out bringing back its disgraced player on contract in the future. Video
Upper Hutt woman was victim of execution-style killing
Police are still looking for four men seen at Upper Hutt woman Lois Tolley's home shortly before she was stabbed and shot in an execution-style killing last week. Audio
Toppled light stops Wellington traffic
The Wellington City Council is investigating the design of the pole, which it says snapped in an odd place.
Upper Hutt woman shot at point blank range - police
Police have revealed Upper Hutt woman Lois Tolley was stabbed and shot at point blank range in what they describe as an execution-style killing.
Wellington evacuees return for belongings
Dozens more Wellington residents evacuated from their apartments and offices after the Kaikōura quake have retrieved their belongings this morning, including people whose cars have been trapped in a…
