Wellington
Hurricanes players proud to bring win home
The Hurricanes celebrated their win at the Super Rugby competition in Wellington today. Victor Vito and some of the other players spoke to Checkpoint from the parade. Video, Audio
Daryl Kirk found not guilty of murder, guilty of manslaughter
A Wellington woman has been found not guilty of murdering her mother's partner. Tiana Barns was at the High Court. Audio
New Zealand Live: The Andrew London Trio
The Andrew London Trio perform live in our Wellington studios. Video, Audio
Wellington's 'next Te Papa' - at a cost
Despite some concerns about cost, a plan to build a $134m convention centre and film museum in Wellington has attracted overwhelming support. Audio
Director gives Jekyll and Hyde a new twist
Director Leo Gene Peters has taken a novella written in 1886 and given it a new lease of life. Audio
Wanted: Wellington's views on cycleway plans
The Wellington City Council is seeking feedback on plans for at least $6m of cycleways in the city's east.
Tobias Jundt and Steven Templar
Tobias Jundt and Steven Templar are among the hundreds performing at CubaDupa. We find out what Wellington's answer to Mardi Gras will pan out like this weekend. Audio
Councils merger 'could be hard to swallow'
Combining Wellington and Porirua city councils could mean a 10 percent rates hike, but may help deal with growth.
First Syrian refugees arrive in Wellington tomorrow
The first of the Syrian refugees to arrive under the emergency quota will move to Wellington tomorrow. Audio
Fis
Wellington born FIS breaks down the production techniques that went into making 'The Blue Quicksand Is Going Now'. Audio
Wellington commuters test out double decker buses
Wellingtonians had the chance yesterday to take a ride in what will be the future of local transport, a double decker bus. Audio
Capital's commuters test double-deckers
A double-decker bus is being tested in Wellington as part of plans to introduce a fleet of 50 in 2018.
Roseneath fort ruling could affect other Wellington home owners
A court ruling about a children's fort is ensnaring a growing number of Wellington home owners in planning delays and extra costs. Audio
Property values rapidly rising in capital
People eager to start climbing the property ladder in Wellington might need more money than they bargained for. Audio
Police investigate death of woman in Wellington house
Police in Wellington are investigating the unexplained death of a woman in the suburb of Newtown. The police had gone to a property in Constable Street, Newtown to check on...
Rental WoF to be introduced in Wellington and Dunedin
A Warrant of Fitness for rental properties is to be introduced in Wellington and Dunedin this year as part of research by Otago University.
Local govt changes ahead for Wellington region
A Wellington Super City is off the table, but there will still be changes to local government in the region.
Man jailed for importing 'bath salts'
A man cried in the dock at the Wellington District Court as he was jailed for more than two years for importing and selling the drug known as "bath salts".
Wellington streets get a makeover
Two Wellington streets which have been revamped with colourful artwork and lighting installations will be officially opened today.
