Wellington Region
Theatre Critic Deirdre Tarrant
Classical ballet and contemporary dance students from the New Zealand School of Dance perform breathtaking choreography as they step boldly into dance careers. Graduation Season brings together the… Audio
Quake-hit Wellington building could collapse in an aftershock
A 10-storey building on Molesworth Street that is in danger of collapse could be brought down by an aftershock, warns the Wellington City Council.
Wellington Zoo's Sumatran Tiger dies
Rokan the 20-year-old tiger was euthanised today after his health declined, the zoo says.
Wild weather to hit quake-hit areas again
Severe weather is on the way for Marlborough and Wellington this afternoon as quake recovery efforts continue.
Helplessness and hope in the face of impossible forces
Shocked by Donald Trump's win and the 7.8 magnitude quake, Toby Morris ponders what he can and can't change and how he - and we - can help a shaken world.
Earthquake damage at Wellington's CentrePort will affect council dividend earnings
Wellington's regional council is bracing for a dividend hit as the capital's port faces repair costs, fewer ships calling and the loss of waterfront rent.
Quake risk shuts 60 Wellington buildings
About 60 buildings in Wellington are now closed as a result of the earthquake, the city's mayor says. Video
SH2 in Lower Hutt reopens after 'incident'
Police have revealed that a domestic incident was behind an operation that shut down a major state highway at around lunchtime.
Wellington communities start to clean up after flooding and slips
Wellington residents have started the arduous task of cleaning up after yesterday's storm. Kate Gudsell went to Pauatahanui to talk to some affected residents. Video, Audio
More troublesome weather for quake-hit regions
Quake recovery efforts could be hampered by further bad weather with more heavy rain and southerly gales forecast for Kaikoura and Wellington.
Dozens of buildings closed due to quake risk
Wellington City Council Building Control Manager Mike Scott joins Checkpoint with the latest on building closures in Wellington, due to increased earthquake risk. Video, Audio
60 buildings in Wellington closed because of quake risk
About 60 buildings in Wellington have been closed because of an increased earthquake risk following Monday's 7.5 quake near Hamner Springs. Video, Audio
Kaikoura quake - Wellington building assessments
The chairman of the Greater Wellington Regional Council Chris Laidlaw talks about building assessment and what may change in safety requirements. Audio
Wellington: What you need to know on day three
The wild weather has eased but the public has been warned to expect delays on Wellington's roads. Here is what you need to know in the capital today.
Rain brings commuter chaos to capital highways
Extensive flooding and slips have caused chaos around wider Wellington, although conditions and traffic restrictions are now easing. Video, Audio
Molesworth St building being assessed for damage
Assistant fire commander Scott Bell joins Checkpoint to discuss an evacuation on Molesworth St, Wellington, over fears of a building's structural integrity. Audio
Structural beam in Wellington building has broken
A building has been cordoned off in Molesworth St, Wellington, due to concerns about its structural integrity. RNZ reporter Mei Heron is nearby. Audio
Molesworth St closed due to risky building
RNZ reporter Mei Heron reports from near Molesworth St, which has been closed over concerns about a building. Audio
Wellington mayor with the latest on the weather
Upper Hutt and Lower Hutt experienced a month's worth of rainfall in the last 24 hours. Wellington Mayor Justin Lester joins Checkpoint live to discuss the latest developments. Audio
Torrential rain causes flooding, slips in Wellington
Wellington was completely cut off for several hours today following persistent and heavy rainfall blocking the roads. RNZ reporter Kate Gudsell reports. Video, Audio
