Wellington Region
Condolences to France from NZ's MPs
New Zealand's MPs have condemned the terrorist attacks in Paris, while hundreds of people gather in Wellington to pay their respects to the victims.
Protesters arrested at Wellington defence forum
More than two dozen protesters have been arrested outside the annual New Zealand Defence Industry Association conference in Wellington. Audio
All-clear after Wellington bomb threat
A man is helping with enquiries after a bomb threat at the Wellington District Court, police say.
Porirua mayor says online voting security risks will be managed
Digital democracy in New Zealand moved a step closer yesterday with eight councils around the country being given the go-ahead to prepare for online voting in next year's local body elections. Audio
Residents still in limbo after bridge collapse
People left isolated by the collapse of a bridge in Upper Hutt say they are frustrated the opening of a temporary road to their homes has taken so long.
People isolated by bridger collapse will have to wait
People left isolated by the slumping of a bridge in Upper Hutt will have to wait until the end of the week before things improve. Audio
Council slammed for hosting defence conference
The Wellington city council has been accused of being two-faced by allowing companies that make nuclear weapon systems to hold a promo day in one of its venues. Audio
Pilots battle over Wellington runway extension
A plane is 29 times more likely to overshoot the runway at Wellington Airport than at Auckland, the High Court in Wellington has been told. Audio
Bar fined for breach of smokefree legislation
A second Wellington bar has been fined for breaching smokefree laws. Audio
India's Living Treasure - Master puppeteer with global message
International Indian Puppeteer Mahipat Kavi and his touring theatre company use puppets to bring serious messages to life on social issues such as AIDS, family planning and the environment, they… Audio, Gallery
India's Living Treasure - Master puppeteer with global message
International Indian Puppeteer Mahipat Kavi and his touring theatre company use puppets to bring serious messages to life on social issues such as AIDS, family planning and the environment, they…
AudioTe Ohu Hāpori - Porirua
Justine Murray is in Porirua and reflects upon the towns 50 year history since it officially became a city. Audio
Bill Manhire
New Zealand's inaugural poet laureate, and founder of the International Institute of Modern Letters, whose new book, The Stories of Bill Manhire (VUP, ISBN: 9780864739254), collects stories from… Audio
Playing Favourites with Peter Dasent
New Zealand composer and songwriter living in Sydney, whose group The Umbrellas celebrated their 30th anniversary recently. He has been the pianist and musical director on ABC-TV's PlaySchool since… Audio
Shakespeare with David Lawrence
Director of Wellington theatre company The Bacchanals, discussing the Shakespeare plays The Merchant of Venice and The Taming of the Shrew. Audio
Cycleway possible for Petone to Ngauranga
The New Zealand Transport Agency says it wants to build a shared cycle and pedestrian path between Petone and Ngauranga.
35 million dollar harbourside cycle track in Wellington
A 35 million dollar harbourside cycle track will finally be built connecting the capital to the Hutt, partly to protect commuter railway lines from storm surges. Audio
Sailing sav to save sailors
For over a decade yachties and wineries in Marlborough have hit the waters to race a bottle of sauvignon blanc across the Cook Strait but this time they are also racing for those in the air. Audio, Gallery
LitCrawl - Claire Mabey
Wellington is playing host to a wide variety of artists and writers this weekend for its second annual LitCrawl. Audio
Influential art dealer Peter McLeavey dies
One of New Zealand's most influential art dealers has died, aged 79.
