Wellington Region
Great New Zealand Album: The Black Seeds "On The Sun"
This week's 'Great New Zealand Album', is the 2004 release by Wellington dub-reggae band The Black Seeds. On The Sun was their second studio album - guitarist and bandleader Barnaby Weir joins Jim… Audio
Taratahi look to partner with Chinese dairy company
Agricultural training school Taratahi is in talks to partner with Chinese dairy firm, Mengniu Dairy Company.
Equal pay? Not for women of colour
According to Statistics NZ, women from our Pasifika communities earn the least in our country, on average only 67% of what a Pakeha male might earn. Gender inequity is a global issue but how does it… Audio, Gallery
Equal pay? Not for women of colour
According to Statistics NZ, women from our Pasifika communities earn the least in our country, on average only 67% of what a Pakeha male might earn. Gender inequity is a global issue but how does it…
AudioWoman in SH1 crash dies in hospital
A 79-year-old woman critically injured in a car crash on the Kapiti Coast yesterday has died in hospital.
Kate De Goldi and Susan Paris: creating an Annual
Kim Hill talks to Wellington writer Kate De Goldi, whose most recent novel, From the Cutting Room of Barney Kettle won the junior fiction category at the 2016 Book Awards for Children and Young… Audio
Alison McCulloch: post-natal depression
Research indicates about 15% of mothers suffer from this serious health issue, but it often go undetected and untreated, says investigative journalist Alison McCulloch. She's just published a large… Audio
Interislander ferry forced to return to Wellington
Problems with the propulsion on the Aratere ferry have forced it to return to Wellington.
Man arrested after alleged road rage assault
A man is under police supervision in hospital after allegedly assaulting another man in a road rage incident in central Wellington.
Police confirm Levin man's remains found
The skeletal remains found in a bush gully in the Tararua foothills last week are those of Levin man Palmiro MacDonald.
Pilots' appeal for Wellington 240m runway safety zone begins
The Court of Appeal has begun hearing a challenge by the Airline Pilots Association over safety areas on the proposed runway extension at Wellington Airport.
New Wellington mayor sets sights on home affordability
A taskforce to tackle the affordability of housing in Wellington is being set up by new mayor Justin Lester.
The Mixtape: DJ Mu
DJ Mu of Fat Freddys Drop digs into his vinyl bag of party faves and lifelong loves for his C60 selections for the M101 Mixtape Audio
Another six years for jailed drug kingpin
An Egyptian man who ran a meth import ring while in prison for importing cocaine has been ordered to spend at least six years and seven months in jail.
Seclusion room inquiry given top priority - Chief Ombudsman
Investigating the use of seclusion rooms in New Zealand schools is at the top of his priority list, the Chief Ombudsman says. Video
Chief Ombudsman: 'We won't let this gather dust'
Chief Ombudsman Judge Boshier has initiated an investigation into the use of seclusion rooms in schools. He says his office will act swiftly, and won't let it 'gather dust'. Video, Audio
Man jailed for supplying meth during home detention
A man arrested after a drug raid, which targeted a major methamphetamine supply network in Wellington, has been jailed for more than four years.
Bus driver dragged from vehicle in early morning attack
A Hutt Valley bus driver has been left with head injuries after being dragged from the vehicle in a botched robbery early this morning.
Civic service to be held for Helen Kelly in Wellington
A civic service will be held in Wellington to celebrate the life of union leader Helen Kelly, who died yesterday of lung cancer.
Jeavons Baillie: conservation and the National Library
Kim Hill talks to Jeavons Baillie, who volunteered to assist with painting restoration in Florence after the devastating floods in November 1966, was the first Conservation Officer for the Alexander… Audio
