Wellington Region
Matangireia: Te Ururoa Flavell
After twelve years in parliament, former Māori Party Waiariki MP Te Ururoa Flavell lost his seat in the 2017 election. He describes that period of time as 'bittersweet' but remains proud of his… Audio
Plea for homeowners to clear drains ahead of bad weather
Wellingtonians are being asked to clear any blocked drains, ahead of forecast heavy rain and winds.
Brett Graham: bringing the land wars into the present
On Friday night artist Brett Graham (Ngati Koroki Kahukura, Tainui) received an Arts Foundation of New Zealand Laureate Award. Graham is one of New Zealand's most celebrated sculptors and artists… Audio, Gallery
Group implores council to consider free transport for students and low-income earners
A group of more than 30 organisations have today called on the Greater Wellington Regional Council to impliment free public transport for community service cardholders and students in the region.
"Long tunnel" proposed for Wellington
In Wellington, it might never happen, but a "long tunnel" is being proposed between the Terrace Tunnel and Kilbirnie, meaning drivers would effectively avoid the entire city centre. It could ease… Audio
Series 2 | Episode 5: Reimagining Justice - He Kākano Ahau: Wawatatia
In this episode, Kahu engages in wānanga with two kaikōrero advocates who are reimagining justice in Aotearoa - Awatea Mita and Emmy Rakete. Audio
Matangireia: Denise Roche
Former Greens MP Denise Roche spent two terms in parliament on the opposition benches, in that time she join other politicians and joined a staged a walk-out of the debating chamber, and when former… Audio
Man dies despite water rescue off Wairarapa
A man is dead despite efforts to save him in the water off the Wairarapa coast.
Police investigate unexplained death in Wellington home
Police in Wellington are appealing to those who knew a man found dead at his home to come forward with any information about his movements.
Toxic mould closes community hall and part of library in Lower Hutt
A community hall and one floor of a library in Lower Hutt have been closed down, after toxic mould was found in both buildings.
Officer justified in restraining teenager on ground - IPCA
The police watchdog has found an officer was justified in taking a 14-year-old boy to the ground while trying to arrest him, but says the technique used was inappropriate.
Public walkout after council shuts down rates hike debate
Dozens of ratepayers walked out of a South Wairarapa District Council meeting in Martinborough today after being denied a chance to discuss their large rate rises.
Woman arrested in relation to Wellington shooting
A 32-year-old woman has been arrested in connection with a shooting in the Wellington suburb of Vogeltown last Sunday.
Fragile Porirua wastewater main a 'time bomb' until full repairs can be made
A Porirua wastewater pipe which has burst twice in the past 10 days may not be properly replaced before next year.
Residents shaken after firearms incident in 'quiet' Wellington area
Residents in Wellington say they're shaken and surprised after a firearms incident in Vogeltown yesterday, which police are investigating.
More police in Vogeltown after person found shot
Wellington police are investigating the case of a person found with a gunshot wound in the suburb of Vogeltown yesterday.
Wastewater proposal 'a licence to pollute'
A community in Porirua is fighting back against proposals which would allow the city's wastewater treatment plant to dispose of both treated and untreated sewage into the sea.
Matangireia: Dover Samuels
Former Labour MP Dover Samuels entered the party as a list MP in 1996 and by 1999 he was the most highly ranked Māori MP in the Labour caucus. In this episode of Mātangireia Samuels talks about his… Audio
Police investigate after seriously injured person found at Wellington house
A person has been found seriously injured at a house in the Wellington suburb of Vogeltown.
Travel bubble burst: 'It's hard on airports'
The boss of Wellington Airport says the suspension of the quarantine-free trans-Tasman travel bubble was predictable, but it is still hard to take.
