Wellington Region
Farming the Hua Parakore Way
Dr Jessica Hutchings, (Ngai Tahu, Gujarati), is an organic farmer, yoga teacher and "recovering" academic who's written books on Maori food security. She has been a leader of the hua parakore or Maori… Audio
Trust U-turn gives historic rugby club a possible future
New Zealand's second oldest rugby club may see out next season on its traditional home turf after a rethink from its landlord, a local community trust.
Debate grows over Wellington's heritage buildings
Wellington's proposed building regulation changes have sparked debate on the worth of some heritage buildings. Audio
Wellington's proposed building regulation changes spur debate
Heritage advocates say proposed changes to building regulations in Wellington will destroy the capital's architectural feel. Then there's the discussion about the quality of available housing.
Poverty requires same urgency as Covid - Wellington City Mission
Wellington City Missioner Murray Edridge says the pandemic has exposed gaping inequalities that already existed and made them bigger.
Road cash cuts may cause slashed services, rates rises
Rates rises and risks to Wairarapa council roading services could be on the cards following revelations of a likely funding slash by the national transport agency.
Wellington Central Library recommended for top heritage status
If approved, it will mean the building becomes recognised as a Category 1 historic place. It would become the first building from the 1990s to be given the title.
'Tinkering and unfair' or 'socially responsible' - reaction to Labour's tax plan
Some people spoken to by RNZ were disappointed it was a small increase, while one said she didn't trust Labour to not introduce more taxes.
School slams students' homophobic content: 'We will not accept it'
A Wellington school has criticised the actions of students who used homophobic language and images in videos posted on social media.
Predator Free 2050: $7.5m funding boost for Wellington programme
Predator Free Wellington says a $7.6 million funding boost should see rats, stoats and weasels banished from the city twice as fast as originally planned.
Last day for submissions on Wellington library
Today is the final day for people to have their say on options for the Wellington Central Library.
Investigations begin after security breach in hospital theatre
A person who snuck into a surgery at Wellington Hospital has prompted the Capital & Coast District Health Board to review its security systems.
Yachties fear new ferries will take wind out of their sails
Yachties fear KiwiRail's two new mammoth Cook Strait ferries will spell the end of racing in Wellington's inner harbour.
Five Month War
Leaving behind everything he'd ever known to help people struggling in his community wasn't something Abubakar (Abs) expected to do in his early twenties. But when war broke out in his hometown he… Audio
Covid-19: Wellington commuters frustrated by bus delays
Some commuters in the capital are facing frustratingly long waits for buses this week as mass masking became mandatory.
Late-night safe zone service to extend operation after rising violence
Wellington's Saturday late-night safe zone initiative has been granted extra funding to extend their work to Friday nights as well.
Wellington multi-use ferry terminal plan in jeopardy
KiwiRail opposes a recommendation for Kaiwharawhara to be the site of a new Cook Strait ferry terminal, and says its not keen on sharing its preferred site at Kings Wharf.
Introducing: Rubita
Wellington based musician Rubita talks about her new single 'Feel Alive' Audio
Rejected scripts get a second chance on stage
Rejection is never easy to take - but sadly, it's the rule not the exception in so many aspects of the arts. There are simply too many applicants for too few jobs. And this is particularly true for… Audio
Van Gogh art becomes multi-sensory outdoor exhibition
The life and work of Vincent van Gogh is the subject of a brand new multi-sensory outdoor exhibition opening in Wellington tonight. Video
