Wellington Region
Runway extension benefits could be overstated by $770million
New council reports on Wellington's proposed runway extension show the net economic benefits could be overstated by nearly 800-million dollars. Audio
Featherston's Grand Old Lady
The ANZAC Hall in Featherston was built to give the thousands of World War I soldiers camped nearby a place to relax - a 'home away from home' - before they went to war. Since then, the building has… Audio, Gallery
Wellington: Lester to replace Wade-Brown
Justin Lester has been elected Wellington's new mayor, pledging to hold a summit within six weeks to decide on a "united plan" for the capital. Video
Local Body Election Special 2016
Philippa Tolley hosts a Local Body Election Special with winning mayors reacting, and RNZ reporters rounding up results from across the country. Audio
No spark in Wellington election despite tough field
Analysis - Wellington has a reputation politics, but as Dean Bedford writes, this year's mayoral election has failed fire up.
Arrests, injuries as handbrake released at party
Three people have been injured after the handbrake on a car was released while police were dealing with an out-of-control party in Wellington.
Sir Ngatata Love to appeal prison sentence
Māori leader Sir Ngatata Love, who has been jailed for two years and six months on a fraud charge, intends to appeal, his lawyer says. Video
Phoenix to take on Melbourne City in Wellington
New Zealand's only professional football club, The Phoenix, take on Melbourne City tomorrow on the back of one of their worst seasons. Video, Audio
SH1 north of Wellington reopens after two-car crash
State Highway One north of Wellington has fully reopened after a two-car crash closed the road for most of the afternoon.
Pākehā justice questioned in Love case
Several of Sir Ngatata Love's supporters have questioned why his case is being dealt with by the Pākehā court system, rather than by traditional Māori justice.
Jailing Sir Ngatata Love 'would be a gross injustice'
Sending Sir Ngatata Love to jail for fraud would be unjust, supporters of the Māori leader have told the High Court.
Filipo appeal: Court asked to rule on three questions
The details of the appeal against former Wellington rugby rep Losi Filipo's discharge without conviction, on charges of assault, have been made public.
Donations disclosure 'a stunt' say rivals
Wellington mayoral candidates say Justin Lester's decision to declare his campaign donors is just a publicity stunt and they won't be following suit. Audio
Donations disclosure a cheap PR stunt, rival says
Wellington mayoral candidates are accusing rival Justin Lester of a publicity stunt for revealing his campaign donations.
Cat desexing and microchipping campaign under way
A project to get Wellington cats desexed and microchipped for a heavily subsidised price has been launched today.
Relocatable apartments 'will tip acid into the construction market'
The Porirua City Council has cleared a property developer's plan to build up to 18 prefabricated apartments that can be shifted when needed.
Cut price cat desexing & microchipping campaign in Wellington
A large bequest has enabled the Wellington SPCA to offer cut price cat desexing and microchipping, offering the service which normally costs $150, for just $10. Audio
Wellington property market's growing quicker than Auckland's
The latest QV real estate figures reveal Wellington's housing market is increasing at a faster rate than Auckland's. QV's Home Value General Manager David Nagel joins Checkpoint. Audio
Litcrawl
Writers festivals can tend to be quite formal affairs, with audience members sitting quietly in auditoriums listening to authors speak on stage. Wellingtonian Claire Mabey wanted to set up a festival… Audio
Wellington housing market growth tops Auckland
Growth in the Wellington housing market has overtaken Auckland, according to the latest figures from QV.
