*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 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 […]

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

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:

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.

Local Government New Zealand want to make it easier to charge people. COURTNEY DAY reports.

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

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

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

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.

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.

As the 100 year anniversary of Armistice Day approaches, Last Post Ceremony draws to an end. BONNIE MOSEN 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.

Black Grace provides workshops for Maori and Pacific dance classes at Te Auaha. NIKITA RAWNSLEY-WRATT talks with founder Neil Ieremia. Image: NICHOLAS HENDRICKS

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

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

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.

Erica Duthie and Staun Ashby want to inspire others not interested in black or white box galleries

Te Auaha musicians held their first Wednesday gig today, the first of many open to the public

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

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

Macular degeneration almost blinded Susan Bradley – now she gets to bring cats to life artistically. She talks with COURTNEY DAY about her inspiration.

Vero’s early life marked by families living in fear, so she is happy to be in NZ

Wellington Phoenix players encourage young soccer stars of the future

Wallabies fullback Israel Folau will likely be able to enter the country despite saying gay people were destined to go to hell.

The Hurricanes have made five changes ahead of their grudge match against the Lions in Wellington on Saturday.

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

Te Auaha invites creative New Zealanders to share building to help shape the future of Kiwi innovators. NIKITA RAWNSLEY-WRATT talks to marketing co-ordinator Brianne Kerr.

Chloe Syder hopes to use Te Auaha as a creative stepping stone to help pursue an artistic career

A futuristic pod will be used in training with a new NZQA qualification in NZ

Students at Te Auaha NZ Institute of Creativity are asked what difference the fees-free policy has made

Wellington Comedy Fest shows, musical events and more planned to be held in Te Auaha’s theatre spaces

Women’s side of the story is represented in Johnsonville’s heartfelt Anzac window display. Susan Bradley was moved by the story of her own great grandmother. COURTNEY DAY reports.

Tim Trengrove, from Predator Free Northland, wants traps in every backyard and council help.

Photographer wants drone buyers licenced so because laws penalise responsible professionals

School which survived closure threat makes it to centenary with plenty of stories

Captain Alyssa Best, coach Alistair McDonald reflect on teamwork and mental strength

Eva McGauley gets her wish as Ministry of Social Development set to launch online messaging service. SAMUEL ROBINSON reports.

Wellington’s creative community recognised in website standing – and you can cast a vote

British High Commissioner wants more diversity in diplomacy, and LAURA WILTSHIRE finds she’s leading by example

Wellington rabbit owners should ensure their animals are vaccinated against the RHDV1 virus

The harbourside community came together to mark 50 years since the tragedy.

ELI HILL reports on a class tasked with producing a show for the opening of their new campus in the heart of Wellington

Locals need to get used to leaving cars home as council pushes more laneway projects

Kiwi-born Moth’s close friend attended the Te Auaha opening. He talks with LAURA WILTSHIRE about her legacy

Snapper on all services, bike carriers, lower prices for students, and more bus-only lanes are wanted

A pro-monarchy group says we would be giving up one of the most stable forms of democracy

Kiwi’s working for living wage accredited employers will receive and extra 35c an hour from September

The Māori electoral option determines which electoral roll they’ll be on for the next two General Elections

Close to 14,000 visitors are coming to Wellington this weekend, providing a $7.2 million boost for the local economy.

ANDREW BEVIN does the numbers, and finds a “mellow” crowd has helped.

Illegal protest posters go up same day defence boss Keating steps down

LAURA WILTSHIRE talks to young women with Asperger’s Syndrome who represent the hidden numbers

How does a Pākeha become a respected kaumātua? LAURA WILTSHIRE visits the marae her great grandfather helped create.

An $8.50 drug testing strip could save your life now that one of the world’s most deadly drugs has turned up in New Zealand’s illicit market.

However police are against the kits marketed by Know Your Stuff. LAURA WILTSHIRE reports.

Working from home and living outside the city centre are boosting the property market thanks to CBD property issues.

ANDREW BEVIN reports.

The Highlanders unbeaten run was ended this weekend when they went down to the Hurricanes 29-12 in Wellington.

The Hurricanes are on a roll with three straight wins after they defeated the Highlanders in Wellington 29-12.

With Auckland hitting back at the claim Wellington City Council in its latest long term draft that “Wellington is known as the culture capital of New Zealand”, the debate is not going away. So SAM ROBINSON asks the experts.