*The people, the people, the people: “You just have to meet the people” is the result of a three-week diversity reporting project undertaken by Whitireia Journalism students.

As New Zealand wakes up to the enormity of the mental health issue, more and more of us are finding the will to tell our stories. The NewsWire team puts people at the heart of the story in a project culminating in this multi-media, interactive long read.

Passengers on the Island Bay bus got more than they paid for as NIKITA RAWNSLEY WRATT reports.

The Nutcracker ballet will offer audio description to blind audience members. BONNIE MOSEN reports.

A colourful street party marks the official opening of Wellington’s new rainbow crossing. MOLLY HANCOCK documents the occasion.

Claims a meat tax study doesn’t apply to New Zealand. NICO HENDRICKS reports.

The Kitchen is highlighting it’s work supporting the homeless.NIKITA RAWNSLEY WRATT reports.

Wellingtonians disagree with Finance Minister about rainy day surplus. NICO HENDRICKS reports.

A final clean-up of skid marks before the rainbow crossing is revealed.

LISTEN: Audio describers fill in visual gaps for blind theatre goers

The cruise ship season has started and it’s going to bring Wellington a record breaking number of ships. Between October 2nd and April 22nd, 110 cruise ships are expected to visit Wellington. Wellington Regional Economic Development Agency Spokesman David Perks says tourists on board the cruise ships want to enjoy the Wellington experience and to […]

60 000 guests expected in town for fashion event. NICO HENDRICKS reports.

LISTEN: Te Reo Maori lacking in audio description services for the blind

NIWA’s climate summary exposes Wellington as the wettest in New Zealand. LEAH TEBBUTT reports

LISTEN: NZTA says new stats are “disappointing.” NICO HENDRICKS reports.

The Greenpeace flagship is here to promote their next campaign MOLLY HANCOCK reports.

LISTEN: Local artist shares knowledge of calligraphy for Chinese Language Week. NICO HENDRICKS reports.

A veteran journalist’s debut documentary needed a different approach, as NICO HENDRICKS reports.

Visual-aid app will be widely available throughout Australasian this month.

A petition wants government to rethink the way it interacts with the visually impaired. LEAH TEBBUTT reports.

Master illustrates the Chinese art form during Chinese Language Week.

Commonsense Organics is adding a coffee cart to their shop in Johnsonville.

Red Cross describes Indonesian earthquake and tsunami terrifying double disaster

LISTEN: Police attended the scene of a collision near Lower Hutt earlier today. MOLLY HANCOCK reports.

Students write on wall to practice te reo Māori. BONNIE MOSEN reports:

Saint Bernard’s college students say their haka represents who they are. JAYDON TAMARUA reports:

The night at a Newtown bar involved songs from Te Kupu and Amba Holly. COURTNEY DAY reports.

A Wellington bilingual café uses coffee cards to help customers order coffee

LISTEN: Rotorua tribe gives other iwis advice for becoming bilingual after they were so successful earlier this year.

LISTEN: Porirua ready for community working space

LISTEN: Disability advocates gather at parliament to call for stronger legislation on access

Plunket are hoping to expand their project to more communities in NZ – and Wellington may be next. COURTNEY DAY reports.

A spring storm disrupted flights and ferries on Tuesday. COURTNEY DAY reports.

Wellingtonians are being encouraged to raise awareness for people with respiratory conditions. COURTNEY DAY reports.

LISTEN: A change in attitude seen as answer to suicide problem. NICO HENDRICKS reports.

Twin Twisters Touch down on North Island

Claims New Zealand has work to do when it comes to acknowledging grief. The Employment Act in New Zealand allows three days off for grieving parents,however, the miscarriage bereavement bill currently before parliament could amend this. If successful the bill will allow parents longer bereavement leave after a miscarriage. Spokesperson for the miscarriage support group, […]

Wellington On A Plate features a number of vegan dishes this year. MOLLY HANCOCK reports.

MOLLY HANCOCK captures the signs and slogans of the Wellington teachers strike.

Striking teachers say they’re happy to strike again if demands aren’t met. JAYDEN TAMARUA reports.

Primary school teachers are talking tough as they rally in their thousands for improved conditions. COURTNEY DAY reports:

Listen: Teacher says something has to change

LISTEN: The $20 payment is to help reduce heating costs throughout the winter.

Kaibosh fights back against food waste and food poverty with the help of the community. ABBY SINCLAIR PARKER reports

Kitten season in Wellington is ending, which causes a bigger demand for foster careers

Domestic online retail sales are growing at a faster pace than international, but all is not lost for in-store retail. JULIA STEEL reports.

Over 700 marine species are affected by plastic in our oceans. Courtney Day finds out how Wellington Zoo raises awareness.

People are departing New Zealand for overseas in the largest numbers since 2014 and Asia is increasingly attractive. NZ China Friendship national president Dave Bromwich talks to SAM ROBINSON about the trend of younger Kiwis moving to China for business opportunities.

The Renault French Festival’s French Village brought European expats, tourists and Kiwi Francophiles together. JULIA STEEL had a taste.

Wellington exercise studio Up Fitness uses spices up the traditional workout. Newswire reporter Molly Hancock takes a look.

Wellington locals gather with their dogs for the charity event Big Dog Walk With Lots of Dogs. Newswire reporter Nikita Rawnsley-Wratt joined in.

Kaibosh saves supermarket and cafe food for struggling communities. NICHOLAS HENDRICKS reports.

Some of the $872m in food Kiwis discard annually is find its way to good homes. BONNIE MOSEN reports

The daily Last Post ceremonies at Pukeahu end in November this year as the 100 year anniversary of WWI’s end approaches. NICHOLAS HENDRICKS reports.

Wellington IT worker and skateboarding advocate Chris Wood lived every skating boy’s dream. He talks to ANDREW BEVIN

The Wellington artist may have passed away but her daughter is ensuring her work lives on

Lower Hutt Mayor excited about safety for walkers and cyclists up Wainui Hill. COURTNEY DAY reports.

Coach Tim Mannix and co-captain Josh Southall talk to ZACHARY GRAHAM as their rugby season starts

As Palestinians die at Israel fence a Palestinian journalist shares stories in NZ

Neil Ieremia’s newest work will be shown in Porirua before touring the world. JAYDEN TAMARUA reports.

The humble cakery customises cakes everyone can enjoy.  BONNIE MOSEN takes a look.

The portrait group which meets in Karori welcomes all artists, and talks to JULIA STEEL.

Greer Samuel took audience, including dad, to dark places as abused child in lead role at BATS Theatre.

City Mission’s winter appeal with a caffeinated boost for low income families. SAM ROBINSON reports.

For Māori waka ama is steeped in culture, for others it is a sporting passion. ANDREW BEVIN reports.

Manager Miriama Royal will lose her cart in the campus foyer, and move into a plant-filled design. ABBY SINCLAIR-PARKER talks to her about the new space.

Lower Hutt musician grew up with piano and guitar and is now playing the computer

A flight from London to Auckland nearly ended in disaster. COURTNEY DAY sits down with a woman who was on the plane.

As pet dogs take to public transport, disability assistance dog handlers fear poorly behaved animals.

BONNIE MOSEN talks with trainers of guide dogs and officials about the issue.

Students leading project to get warm clothing to schools talk to NIKITA RAWNSLEY-WRATT

Two new theatres full of mix of professional and student performances. JAYDEN TAMARUA reports.

Blind Queenstown musician reflects on life, love, and music at 50 with BONNIE MOSEN

An artist’s body twisted into typefaces will accompany carving and jewellery at Te Auaha’s second exhibition.

The exhibition will showcase the work of tutors from Whitireia and WelTec’s creative programmes at the gallery on Dixon Street. NICHOLAS HENDRICKS reports.