Wellington Region
Psychiatrist says Rizalman high on lying scale
A court has been told the disgraced Malaysian diplomat Muhammad Rizalman scored highly on a test for being likely to lie. Audio
Sun-charged waka full of beans
A craft chocolate maker has big ideas for cocoa farms in the Pacific including shipping their produce in an environmentally friendly way. To prove it can be done, the Wellington Chocolate Factory has… Audio, Gallery
Police officer recalls being punched in supermarket carpark
A senior police officer has today recalled being punched in the face outside a central Wellington supermarket. Audio
Police officer attacked outside supermarket
A top police officer has recalled being punched in the face and head outside a popular Wellington supermarket.
Food - Lance Redgewell and Robin Greer
Biodynamic winemaking with Lance Redgewell from Cambridge Road Winery in Martinborough and Robin Greer's savoury yoghurt is proving to be quite a culinary hit. Audio
Residents divided over runway extension
Wellington's residents are divided over the proposed 300-million dollar extension to their airport. Audio
Wellington deputy mayor to compete for top job
Wellington deputy mayor Justin Lester has announced he will vie for the top job in next year's local elections.
Interislander propeller investigation completed
KiwiRail has completed its investigation into the loss of a propeller from the interisland ferry Aratere two years ago but says the cause remains unproven.
Inmate seriously injured in prison assault
An inmate is in a serious condition in hospital after an assault at Rimutaka Prison yesterday.
Malaysian diplomat pleads guilty to indecent assault
A Malaysian diplomat was naked from the waist down when he confronted a Wellington woman in her bedroom, a court has been told. Audio
John Luther Adams: music and nature
American composer whose life and work are deeply rooted in the natural world. His composition Sila: The Breath of the World will receive two free outdoor performances next March, featuring more than… Audio
Sex abuse teacher jailed for 10 years
A teacher who had a sexual relationship with a boy at her school has been sentenced to more than 10 years in prison. Audio
Sex abuse teacher jailed for 10 years
A Porirua deputy principal who had sex with her 12 year old student is tonight beginning a prison term of more than ten years. Audio
Alex Fisher's brother to remain in custody
The man charged with murdering his 10-year-old brother Alex Fisher has been remanded in custody until early next year.
Uber and SPCA brings Kittens to the workplace
It could be a cute and fluffy end to the working week in some Auckland and Wellington offices this afternoon. Audio
Accolades flow for winning stream
A small stream on the Kapiti Coast which was once so polluted its water was white has been named the country's most improved river. Audio
Waikanae river wins award for most improved water quality
From contamination to clean up and a small stream on the Kapiti Coast which was once so polluted its water was white, has been awarded the country's most improved river. Audio
Severe weather warnings for South Island
Police are urging drivers to take care, with severe weather warnings in place for several parts of the South Island.
Councillors clash over campsite proposal
Plans for a council-managed campground in Wellington's Owhiro Bay have been put on hold after councillors clashed in a testy debate. Audio
