Wellington Region
Algae warning in Wairarapa river for Masterton dog owners
Dog owners in Masterton are being warned to avoid the Waipoua River, which runs through the town, because of potentially lethal levels of toxic algae Audio
One-eyed albatross returned to wild
A rare northern royal albatross, or toroa, has been released back into the wild this morning off the coast of Wellington. Watch video of the release here. Video
Wrong call to give man bail - Collins
It was the wrong call to put a man with a history of evading police on electronically monitored bail, Police and Corrections Minister Judith Collins says. Audio
Albatross set free from Wellington zoo
A rare Albatross with a wing span of nearly three-metres that had to have a badly injured eye removed, was set free today off the coast of Wellington following a fortnight of recovering at the zoo. Video, Audio
Police Minister defends electronic monitoring system
Electronic monitoring is under the spotlight as a dangerous fugitive continues to evade police after cutting off his ankle bracelet. Audio
Royal Albatross - Nick Butcher
A rare northern royal albatross has been nursed back to health, and released back into the wild this morning. The toroa was found critically injured near Moa Point in Wellington earlier this month… Audio
Cannabis spray helps girl with motor neuron illness
A cannabis spray has been providing relief and improving the coordination of a Carterton girl afflicted by the motor neuron illness, ganglia necrosis. Video
Ecuadorian sailing ship docks in Wellington
The unusual sight of a three-masted sailing ship drew crowds to the port of Wellington today.
Dangerous prisoner on the run
A repeat and dangerous offender, who may have access to firearms, is on the run again after cutting off his electronic bracelet. Audio
Fugitive 'still in Wellington' after cutting off anklet
Police are urging the public not to approach a potentially dangerous offender who they believe is on the run in the Wellington area.
"Boat People" - a Vietnamese family remembers
More than three million people were killed during the Vietnam War. The Chung family arrived in Wellington as part of the first wave of former refugees, known then as 'the boat people' from Vietnam. Audio, Gallery
"Boat People" - a Vietnamese family remembers
More than three million people were killed during the Vietnam War. The Chung family arrived in Wellington as part of the first wave of former refugees, known then as 'the boat people' from Vietnam.
AudioWellington airport works to clear backlog after heavy fog
Travellers stranded in Wellington could face days of waiting for a flight out of the city after yesterday's thick blanket of fog caused massive disruption at the airport.
International Naturist Federation Congress in Upper Hutt
Nudists from all over the world are booking their tickets down-under. Audio
A brief update of movements in the financial sector.
It used to sell out in just minutes but now there's a battle on to breathe life back into the Wellington Sevens. Audio
Rose Renton dismisses report on medical cannabis
The mother of Alex Renton is dismissing a report by doctors at Wellington Hospital which found medical cannabis had no effect on her son's prolonged seizures. Audio
Wellington fog leaves thousands stranded
A heavy summer fog's grip on Wellington brought a frustrating end to many airline passengers' holidays yesterday. Audio
Wellington accommodation all booked for Military Tattoo
More than a month before the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo arrives in Wellington, it appears every bed in the Capital has already been booked. Audio
Flights to and from capital resume after fog
The fog in Wellington that stopped flights in and out of the capital yesterday has cleared with flights expected to resume shortly. Audio
Navy sailing ship Guayas visits Wellington
An Ecuadorian tall sailing ship is berthing in Wellington for five days as part of a round the world voyage.
