Wellington
World's leading wine critic talks Pinot with John Campbell
Jancis Robinson, who's been called the most respected wine critic and journalist in the world, and happens to advise Queen Elizabeth on her wine cellar, is in New Zealand for The Pinot Noir event. Video, Audio
Is the Wellington Sevens tournament on death row?
Just 20,000 people attended the Wellington Sevens over the weekend, making the event unsustainable. Is its future in Dunedin? Dunedin Mayor Dave Cull responds. Audio
Driver hits woman during police pursuit
A woman was left scraped and bruised after a driver in a stolen car hit her in central Wellington as they fled police.
Wellington's historic St Gerard's monastery could be caught up in quake rules
Part of St Gerard's monastery could be caught up in a government crackdown on unsafe buildings.
Wellington houses selling for 'stupid amounts'
The city's mayor says the only way to respond to a spike in the cost of houses is to build more. Audio
February deadline for Lower Hutt mall demolition
Demolition of the quake-damaged part of Queensgate Shopping Centre should be completed by the end of February.
Residents rescue treasured belongings from Wellington apartment
About 70 residents were allowed into an off-limits quake-damaged, central Wellington apartment block to retreive some of their precious belongings, including a hungry but alive goldfish. Video, Audio
The media – who is in control?
"The media" - who is in control? How do you deal with ethnic stereotyping? Lynda Chanwai-Earle asks these questions at Mai Chen's Super Diversity Leadership programme and hears from experts on how to… Audio, Gallery
The media – who is in control?
"The media" - who is in control? How do you deal with ethnic stereotyping? Lynda Chanwai-Earle asks these questions at Mai Chen's Super Diversity Leadership programme and hears from experts on how to…
AudioDemolition of quake-damaged mall gets under way
The demolition of the northeastern area of Queensgate Mall in Lower Hutt is under way.
Clinton Smiley: dancefloor pioneer
Pioneering Wellington DJ Clinton Smiley was struck down with a brain aneurysm 10 years ago, but his influence lives on. Audio
Quake aftermath: Demolition of part of mall confirmed
A cinema complex and multi-floor parking space for 300 cars at Lower Hutt's Queensgate Shopping Centre will be urgently demolished. Video, Audio
Winston Peters - Should government be based in Wellington?
Following this week's earthquake, Wallace talks to NZ First leader, Winston Peters, about how well the capital has withstood this shake and whether or not it's a sensible idea to have our government… Audio
Focus on Politics for 18 November 2016
A massive 7.8 earthquake centred at the top of the South Island has sparked a major government response this week. The damage wrought in Kaikoura and the wider region and in Wellington is estimated to… Audio
Quake prompts new calls to move some govt services out of Wellington
Earthquake damage in Wellington has renewed calls to move some state services to the regions.
Molesworth Street cordon being reduced this morning
The cordon on Molesworth Street is being reduced this morning. Our reporter Kate Gudsell is at the cordon. Audio
Molesworth St building being assessed for damage
Assistant fire commander Scott Bell joins Checkpoint to discuss an evacuation on Molesworth St, Wellington, over fears of a building's structural integrity. Audio
Capital cut off due to flooding
Flooding has closed several major routes in and out of Wellington and motorists are being warned to stay off the roads if they do not need to travel. The Wellington Police roading manager is Mike… Audio
Flooded Wellington homes evacuated
The worst of Wellington's weather should be over, after today's torrential downpour.
Wellington want to get back to winning ways
Wellington are hoping to put a disastrous week behind them when they play Waikato in the Mitre 10 Cup rugby competition this weekend.
