Wellington Region
Fans losing interest in the Wellington Sevens
Sports commentator Lavina Good talks about whether the fun police have ruined the Wellington Sevens. Audio
Great NZ Concerts - Fleetwood Mac (Wellington, 1980)
Today's great New Zealand Concert features one of the biggest bands in the World in the late 70's. Fleetwood Mac enjoyed unprecedented success with their 1977 album Rumours, but by the time they… Audio
Crowd gathers for Birdman Wellington 2016
More than 40 people took part in this year's Birdman Wellington, which challenges participants to "fly" into the harbour.
Major fire at Te Wānanga o Raukawa
Fire has struck a Māori tertiary institution in Otaki, and it is feared smoke and water might have damaged treasures in its library.
Police dogs keeping busy in capital
Working with Wellington's police dog team is more of a lifestyle than a job, the team's trainer says.
100th anniversary of military training camp
A fundraising lunch in Wairarapa yesterday wasn't just about the money. January 24th marks the 100th anniversary of the Featherston Military Camp, where thousands of soldiers trained before heading… Audio
Inaugural Kapiti writers' retreat inspires authors
Aspiring novelists and poets converged on a remote Kapiti Coast campsite over the weekend to gain inspiration and knowledge from published writers.
Spooning
Wooden spoons are one of the most useful things in the kitchen even in these days of flash appliances. Sam Keer teaches how to carve greenwood spoons at the Wellington's Community Education Centre. Audio, Gallery
On This Day… 24 January 1916
Standing Room Only heads to a variety show from a hundred years ago that sounds like a must see. Audio
Fence must go in home-without-a-view battle
A long-running dispute between neighbours in the upmarket Wellington suburb of Roseneath, over a four metre high fence that blocks the other's harbour view. Audio
Houses out of action for pay-to-move plans
There are currently no state houses available to rent in Ashburton or Oamaru, Housing New Zealand says. Audio
Ladies take to the course this
Tomorrow is Wellington Cup Day and women look set to make their mark on the track. Audio
Mayors poke holes in pay-to-move proposal
Mayors are poking holes in a proposal to pay people to move from Auckland. Audio
Porirua mayor says govt hasn't thought through plan
Porirua's mayor Nick Leggett says the Social Housing Minister is off the mark with her suggestion people on waiting lists for state houses in Auckland could be paid to move to other centres. Audio
Missing prisoner back behind bars
A man accused of cutting off his electronic monitoring bracelet and going on the run is back behind bars tonight. Audio
Kidman recaptured - spotted by off duty policeman
A man who was on the run after removing his electronic monitoring bracelet has been caught after he was spotted by an off-duty policeman in Wellington. Audio
Man arrested after electronic bracelet removal
A man who went on the run after removing his electronic monitoring bracelet in Upper Hut has been arrested.
Are Wellingtonians keen to travel to Canberra?
Singapore Airlines' new direct flight between Wellington and Canberra is being welcomed by bureaucrats and business people. Audio
Are Wellingtonians keen to travel to Canberra?
But are Wellingtonians keen to holiday in the Australian capital? We asked travellers at Wellington airport this afternoon Audio
Singapore Airlines launches 'bureaucrat express' flight
A new Capital Express linking Canberra and Wellington on Singapore Airlines is being welcomed by beaucrauts and business people. Audio
