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

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

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.

Customs says regular travelers shouldn’t fear electronic searches. NICO HENDRICKS reports.

LISTEN: The Bird of the year competition has taken off. NICO HENDRICKS reports.

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:

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

Kupu helps you learn te reo using your phone camera. NICO HENDRICKS reports.

LISTEN: A communications advisor is putting his te reo to the test this month. NICO HENDRICKS reports.

LISTEN: Worksafe’s Te Kete Maruiti app allows workers to engage with te reo. NICO HENDRICKS reports.

LISTEN: A Kaiako at Otari School says culture is important for learning. NICO HENDRICKS reports.

LISTEN: Wellingtonians were asked today whether Chelsea Manning should be let into NZ. NICO HENDRICKS reports on a mostly positive reaction..

LISTEN: “South Easterly with teeth” biting into North Island, says Metservice. NICO HENDRICKS reports.

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

LISTEN: Teacher negotiations continue but strike action isn’t off the table. NICO HENDRICKS reports.

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

Recent bus changes impact on Brooklyn Library users. Nikita Rawnsley Wratt reports.

Principal says parents’ behavior online can affect their kids. NICO HENDRICKS 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.

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

A strike shorter than most lunch breaks is the last resort for mental health workers in the Nelson/ Marlborough area. Mental health workers for the Gateway Trust will be striking from 3 till 4pm this afternoon after negotiations to save workers’ jobs from restructuring and DHB tender failed. The Gateway Trust provides residential and community […]

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

LISTEN: Netsafe CEO has some simple tips for online safety. NICO HENDRICKS reports.

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

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.

LISTEN: It’s not only commuters who are fed up with Wellington’s new bus system.

Wellington Regional Councillor Sue Kedgley is calling for an apology from her own team. NICHOLAS HENDRICKS 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.

Semi-retired teacher has seen it all in classrooms across the globe. SALLY HEMING talks to the woman of many talents.

The Last Post ceremony will cease on Armistice Day, but LEAH TEBBUT reports the statue of Hinerangi will forever wait.

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

A Balinese inspired harpy demon will be burned on Wellington’s Wairepo Lagoon this evening to celebrate the Winter Solstice. NICHOLAS HENDRICKS reports.

Newly renamed lake honours George Bain’s contribution to reserve and region’s environment

Wellington’s emergent vaping culture may have been fuelled by the city’s fondness for food and drink.

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

The sky’s no limit for women who have chased their dreams. SALLY HEMING talk to them about their stories.

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

Long fight for statue inspired by need for ‘symbol of positivity’ has made council think about public art

Garrity Bros celebrate 125 years of South Wairarapa’s transport. Generations of the family tell SALLY HEMING some tales

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

Creative scenes challenge students in the upcoming performance of The Arabian Nights. Leah Tebbutt 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.

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

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.

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.

Artefact makers hope to connect taonga physically, and in hearts and minds. LEAH TEBBUT reports

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

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.

State highway 2 just got a whole lot safer for cyclists.

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.

People have their heads shaved in shop window to raise money and awareness for leukaemia, blood

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