Wellington Region
NZ Symphony Orchestra return-to-live gala sells out
The New Zealand Symphony Orchestra will play to a full house tonight in what's thought to be the first live orchestra performance to a full concert hall since the pandemic began. Audio
Symphony Orchestra's first full post-lockdown show
The New Zealand Symphony Orchestra is back, and performing a selection of favourites in Wellington tonight. The concert, Ngū Kīoro Harikoa Ake, celebrating togetherness - will feature songs from local… Audio
Solving the World's Problems with Dave Armstrong
Dave Armstrong looks at the pedestrianisation of Wellington's CBD post lockdown. Audio
Wellington commuter trains back on schedule
Wellington's commuter train services are back operating on their normal schedule after causing disruption for thousands of people.
Another blow for the National War Memorial
The Carillon bell tower is stronger on top and weaker at the bottom - exactly what engineers have warned could lead to its total collapse.
Emergency services called after Air NZ plane reports smoke on board
Emergency services were called to stand-by at Wellington Airport this morning after an Air New Zealand plane reported smoke on board.
Apartment owners struggle with quake costs: 'You wake up sweating'
Wellington apartment owners are calling for an urgent independent review of how earthquake strengthening rules threaten to ruin them.
Ngā Taonga Sound Archives: Wellington Railway Station
Sarah Johnston from Nga Taonga Sound & Vision looks back to when Wellington's grand railway station opened in 1937, then the biggest building in New Zealand.
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Continued online learning prompts call for uni to compensate
Students at Te Herenga Waka Victoria University of Wellington are being told their studies will be a mixture of digital learning and physical attendance.
Wellington cycleways stuck in red tape
Red tape, lobbying, and a flawed process are some of the reasons as to why its hard to make progress on cycleways in Wellington. Audio
Fog disrupts flights in Wellington, Christchurch
Fog is delaying air travel in and out of Christchurch and Wellington and has prompted warnings for motorists in the capital.
$170m parcel handling facility in the pipeline for capital
NZ Post will build a new "super depot" in Wellington as part of an investment to double its parcel processing capacity.
Wellington launches 10-year scheme to combat harmful plants
Wellington is introducing a new scheme to prevent three species of damaging plants from taking hold.
New Weta company founded to create animated programmes
Weta Digital has launched a new company to begin producing original animated programmes written by Peter Jackson and Fran Walsh.
Plumber found guilty of shoddy work at retirement village
A plumber has been found guilty of doing negligent or incompetent work at a Lower Hutt retirement village.
Slips, surface flooding on Wellington roads after two days of rain
A second day of heavy rain has caused more landslips and surface flooding in Wellington.
$15m pumped into electric vehicles, renewable energy at Wellington port
The government's $100 million green fund, which was established at the start of the coalition's term, has made its first investment.
Downpours bring down slips on Wellington roads
Heavy rain has brought down slips on Wellington roads and led to surface flooding.
Plumber didn't document building defects after raising alarm, hearing told
A plumbing investigator says tradespeople who raise the alarm about defective work but carry on doing it, carry the can.
Wellington butchery closes its doors in wake of Covid-19
After almost 10 years, a local butchery is shutting up shop in Wellington. Owner Rob Cameron chats to Jesse Mulligan about the importance of shopping local. Audio
