Wellington
ANZAC Dawn Service 2019
Phillipa Tolley commentates the ANZAC Day Dawn service live from Pukeahu National War Memorial Park in Wellington. Audio
Surburbs break football drought in style
Eastern Suburbs have won their first national league title in nearly 50 years, defeating two-time champions Team Wellington 3-0 on Sunday in Auckland.
Wellingtonians remember Christchurch shooting at Waitangi Park
In the capital, the Wellington Orchestra and Pacifica Choir welcomed about 500 people onto Waitangi Park to watch the National Remembrance Service together. Video, Audio
NZ Bus told to ‘hand the buses back to the ratepayers’
NZ Bus has received more than 17,000 fines in five months for late buses, cancellations and using buses that were too small for the route. Now Wellington Regional Council will have to decide soon… Audio
Wellington topple Auckland City in premiership semi
Team Wellington have upset defending champions Auckland City 3-1 to earn a spot in next weekend's national football premiership final against Eastern Suburbs.
Dame Annette King - The Authorised Biography
Tasman born and bred Dame Annette King recently retired from a record 35 years in New Zealand politics, having served through 17 Labour and National leaders.She was Deputy Leader of the Labour Party… Audio
Man’s murder charge dropped on day of trial
Paddy Woods was due to go on trial today, accused of murdering 21-year-old Zena Campbell in Wellington last February, but instead the charge against him was dismissed. But Zena's father Chris says it… Audio
See it, feel it, play it - simple!
Grammy Award-winning bass Jonathan Lemalu was introduced as the patron or Virtuoso Strings at a vibrant concert in Wellington’s Opera House. He believes the young string players of this orchestra are… Video
Homicide inquiry launched after death in Petone
Police in Wellington are appealing for information after a 71-year-old man was found dead in Petone last night.
Wellington win one-day final by three wickets
Wellington have edged to a three-wicket win in the Ford Trophy one-day cricket final, stealing home with eight balls to spare at Dunedin's University Oval.
Weekend weather: More rain expected in parts of the country
MetService is predicting heavy rainfall in parts of the South Island, but just about everyone heading outside should have their umbrellas at the ready this weekend.
All-day traffic jam causing chaos for truckers
About 300 trucks remain queued bumper-to-bumper north of Welllington, following a crash earlier this morning.
Demand sees Wellington housing prices surge
House prices are continuing to rise in Wellington, with growth of almost 24 percent in 24 months.
Wellington bus chaos from implementation, not design - consultant
The American transport consultant behind Wellington's new bus network, Jarrett Walker, blames the capital's bus chaos on the implementation not the design. Bus passengers have frequently complained… Audio
Wellington Council on notice over troubled bus network
The Auditor General has put the Wellington Regional Council on notice over the capital's beleaguered bus network.
Wellington warned to ease off on water usage
A water management report has warned of future water shortages if Wellingtonians keep hosing their gardens and showering like they do now.
Karori commuters share bus woes at public meeting
Hundreds of people have already vented their anger at meetings in Newtown and Kilbirnie and last night it was Karori's turn. For many, it was the first time they've been able to confront the regional… Audio
Southern Right Whale with calf in Wellington Harbour
Wellington's whale watching season isn't over yet with a Southern Right Whale and its calf spotted in the harbour. Last month another Southern Right Whale, affectionately named Matariki, spent several… Audio
Wellington councillors shouted down at bus meeting
Wellington councillors were shouted down by angry bus users at the first of a series of public meetings last night. The Wellington Regional Council is not making anything more than minor changes to… Audio
Insurance Council warns of deficient fire protections
The Insurance Council says a nearly new Wellington hotel had to shut for months due to deficient fire protection measures letting smoke into rooms. The council is using the example to back its warning… Audio
