Wellington Region
Matangireia: Ron Mark
Former New Zealand First MP Ron Mark values loyalty above all when it comes to politics. In this episode of Matangireia Mark opens up about his time in parliament and his own personal journey to learn… Audio
English fans in tears over win: 'I never thought we would get to a final'
At a popular pub on Cuba Street, expats watched their teams battle it out in the European football championship semifinal.
Wellington's largest transitional housing facility opens
People who might otherwise be left out in the cold now have a warm, safe and dry place to stay with the opening of Wellington's largest transitional housing facility.
Free public transport in Wellington 'real need in the community'
A group of 36 organisations is calling for a free public transport trial in Wellington for tertiary students and community service cardholders.
Sharp rise in numbers of babies stricken with 'distressing' virus
Wellington Hospital has more than 20 babies in its children's ward, as the spread of the potentially deadly RSV virus escalates.
Series 2 | Episode 1: Puoro in the City - He Kākano Ahau: Wawatatia
We’re in Te Whanganui-a-Tara to meet three wāhine who work with taonga puoro. We ask why these taonga almost disappeared and what their dreams are for the future of the practice. Video, Audio
Inspectors intervene after inmate assault during visit
Prison inspectors had to intervene when two inmates seriously assaulted another inmate at Arohata Prison and staff did nothing to protect the woman.
Matangireia: Paula Bennett
Former National MP Paula Bennett opens up about her fifteen years in parliament. Audio
Shelly Bay caveat blocking housing plan looks set to lapse
Wellington City Council has applied to remove a caveat registered at Shelly Bay which is blocking a crucial stage in a controversial housing development planned for the site.
25 years of organics - 'We were all rebels in those days'
Cows and dogs as well as people around south east Asia are taking a daily tipple of Kim Baker's organic apple cider vinegar. He is one of New Zealand's earliest organic growers still producing and… Audio
Hutt rubbish collection rollout hits container and conspiracy snags
Conspiracy theories, theft and mixed messaging: The rollout of Hutt City Council's new rubbish collection service has certainly been bumpy.
Shelly Bay development opponents to renew legal action
Mau Whenua - the group of Taranaki Whānui members who oppose the controversial development at Wellington's Shelly Bay - have confirmed they will be progressing with renewed legal action to overturn…
Four cases in MIQ, none in community - ministry
The Ministry of Health is reporting no new cases in the community and four in managed isolation and quarantine facilities.
Stormy Weather on Wellington's South Coast
Heavy swells, hailstorms and snow. RNZ's Caitlin Cherry heads out to Wellington's South Coast for an update on today's wild weather. Audio
Pensioners 'confused and upset' over lack of Covid-19 vaccine info
While Wellington waits to see if the region will move back down to alert level 1, there is growing frustration from some older people over the speed of the Covid-19 vaccine rollout.
Masterton council chief exec admits tearing down protest poster
Masterton District Council chief executive Kath Ross has been caught on CCTV ripping down a publicity poster for the 'Hands Around The Town Hall' protest.
Multimillion-dollar plans for Wairarapa infrastructure repairs and upgrades
Wairarapa's councils are devoting hundreds of millions of dollars in their long-term plans for repairs and upgrades to creaking infrastructure as the districts' headcount grows.
Covid-19: 10 cases in managed isolation, none in community
The Ministry of Health says two contacts of the Northern Territory miner with Covid-19 have since travelled to New Zealand.
Strict limits on visitor numbers to popular exhibition as Te Papa reopens
Te Papa is reopening tomorrow - but attendances at its major drawcard, the Surrealist Art exhibition, will be capped at just 78 people at a time. Audio
Cannons Creek digital wallet scheme
In the Porirua suburb of Cannons Creek, more than 30 people are taking part in The Wellbeing Protocol pilot,. The six week micro economy exercise involves each participant receiving 50 cannon coins… Audio
