Wellington Region

A man found guilty of starting a fire in a Wellington storage unit, which spread causing millions of dollars of damage, is tonight in jail awaiting sentencing. Audio

A cannabis bust has unearthed a man wanted for serious violent crimes but who's been evading police for ten years using multiple false identities. Audio

An elderly couple is in Wellington Hospital after a home invasion in Waikanae on the Kapiti coast. Audio

Leading New Zealand performing artists say Maori in this industry are leaving Wellington because of dwindling funding and support from Creative New Zealand. Audio

Wellington commuters are being told to expect more delays this evening as Kiwirail works on repairs to the Hutt Valley line, where a train crashed into a pole late last night. Audio

NZSO CEO and Victoria University Pro Vice Chancellor for the Humanities announce the latest developments for the Wellington Town Hall. Audio

Thorat singer and musical saw player preview the Pyramid Power experimental music festival Audio

In a bold new proposal, the Wellington City Council is considering a $96 million project to revamp its Civic Square precinct and save its historic Town Hall. Audio

Wellington's Town Hall is to be saved from being knocked down but the price-tag has soared to 60-million dollars. Audio

A train collision in Wellington late last night is causing delays for commuters this morning. Audio

From one of the wealthiest countries on earth and home to Islam's holiest site, the Saudi Students Association in Wellington find surprisingly different riches living here. There are around 7000 Saudi… Audio

It's going to be a bumpy ride rather than a super-highway as the Capital looks at transforming into a super city. Already the Greater Wellington Regional Council's been accused of financial… Audio

Artist Dame Robin White has teamed up with young Tongan artist Ruha Fifiti and dozens of Tongan women to create a work the length of a swimming pool. It's traditionally made but much of the imagery is… Audio

Auckland photographer whose new exhibition of 150 images made since the 1990s, Creamy Psychology, is the largest to be shown at City Gallery Wellington, accompanied by an illustrated book of the same… Audio

A man accused of a multi-million dollar arson at a Wellington storage unit will learn his fate next week. Audio

The sale of a painting bequeathed to the City Gallery in Wellington has ignited a debate about the ethics of selling artworks which have been gifted. Audio

City Gallery in Wellington has sold at Christies Auction house in London a famous painting of dancer Anna Pavlova. The painting was bequeathed to it by a renowned New Zealand ballet dancer, who wanted… Audio

The battle over a Wellington supercity is just about to get underway after the Local Government Commission recommended amalgamating the region's nine councils. Audio

The New Zealand First MP and former Carterton mayor, Ron Mark, has called the Supercity plan deadly. Audio