Wellington
Parts of Wellington CBD busy with office workers again
While Auckland remains in level four lockdown, the rest of the country is enjoy the relative freedoms of level 2.
And with that - for many people - it means going back to the office.
Hamish Cardwell… Audio
Wellington-Kerikeri flight welcomed in north, but drivers also wanted
Tourism operators in Te Tai Tokerau are feeling the strain as holiday makers remain blocked from driving through Auckland's level 4 lockdown.
A new direct flight between Kerikeri and Wellington is… Audio
Wellington On A Plate goes 'meals on wheels' for level 3
A food directory's been set up to highlight Wellington businesses doing takeaway at Covid-19 alert level 3.
The At Yours directory is put together by the team behind popular foodie event, Wellington… Video, Audio
Lockdown with takeaways: 'I want to be able pay my staff and keep my business afloat'
Wellingtonians are already dreaming up their first food orders as the capital prepares for an overnight alert level drop.
Level 3 on horizon for south - latest from Wellington CBD
There was no increase in cases in Wellington today - with the total standing at 14.
But the city will move to alert level 3 limits on Tuesday night.
Our reporter Ben Strang is in Courtenay Place and… Video, Audio
Why some GPs can do Covid-19 tests and some cannot
Thousands of people need to get covid tests as the locations of interest balloon.
But not all GP surgeries are offering swabs - forcing people to swamp community testing centres, where they have… Video, Audio
Covid-19 Delta in Wellington as rush for testing begins
The Delta variant has made its way to the capital where there's been a rush on testing stations.
Our reporter Jake McKee joins Lisa Owen now from the Wellington CBD.
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Rain helps maintain Covid-19 lockdown in Wellington
Rain in the capital helped encourage many Wellingtonians to embrace lockdown today.
It has also hit pause on the capital's major food event - Wellington On A Plate.
Jake McKee has more.
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Wellington bombarded with weather-related incidents
The Wellington region has been bombarded with a series of weather related incidents, causing havoc to trains and roads today.
A landslip this morning took out two of the main commuter routes, with a… Audio
There's Nothing Romantic About Pitcairn
It was the spirit of adventure that took teacher, Tony Washington and his family to Pitcairn Island. One of the most isolated communities in the world, Pitcairn is just over five-and-a-half thousand… Audio
Govt told power to fight climate change in its hands
While personal choices matter the government is being told all the real power to fight climate change is in its hands.
And a young Wellington climate leader and city councillor says individuals'… Audio
My Current Song: KITA, 'Every Day'
Wellington band KITA have released their single 'Every Day' alongside their debut self-titled album. Nikita joins us to discuss the track and how many takes it took to film their impressive one-shot… Audio
The Story Behind New Zealand's Most Iconic Ad
In this episode of Eyewitness Sonia Yee takes a look at why The Great Crunchie Train Robbery was a runaway success at a time when the advertising industry hit a turning point. Audio
Kiwi Sweet Tooth star: 'Bear' role was made for me
New Zealand-American actress Stefania LaVie Owen stars in the new Netflix series Sweet Tooth which was filmed in New Zealand. The show is a fantasy drama in a post-apocalyptic world with many… Audio
Baby orca Toa buried by Ngāti Toa
The stranded baby orca Toa has been taken by iwi to be buried, after his health deteriorated last night and he died.
Covid-19 vaccine rollout 'inconsistent' - Wellington chemist
In Wellington, some pharmacies have been told, 'thanks but no thanks', when it comes to helping with the Covid-19 vaccine rollout.
Ben Latty from the capital's Wellworks Pharmacy said it is an… Video, Audio
Mental health wait times: 'It's just a time bomb'
Some Wellington children and teenagers with severe mental health needs are facing more than six month wait times.
Planting trees a passion for puppeteer
Norbert Hausberg has swapped his marionettes for a modest set of hand tools. The Wellington artist and one time mayoral candidate is spending the winter planting natives on a steep hillside, that was… Audio
Planting trees a passion for puppeteer
Norbert Hausberg has swapped his marionettes for a modest set of hand tools. The Wellington artist and one time mayoral candidate is spending the winter planting natives on a steep hillside, that was…
AudioWellington'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.