LISTEN: ELI HILL recaps how things went down at the Wharewaka Labour Party gathering in Wellington when Jacinda Ardern gave her end of election day speech up on the screen… and how Gareth Morgan got it wrong.

LAURA WILTSHIRE surveys the political landscape in which people should be wary of predictions

Four more years a good result for young National voters

Robertson and party faithful reckon youth quake still hidden in special votes

LAURA WILTSHIRE reports from the Wharewaka in Wellington and Labour’s party.

WATCH: Greg O’Conner describes himself as an eternal pessimist, so despite leading in Ōhāriu he is unprepared to call it, saying it could go either way still.

LAURA WILTSHIRE reports from the Wharewaka.

Youth participation is key says a Wellington City Councillor. The rise of Jacinda Ardern has bought calls of a “youthquake” in New Zealand politics. Brian Dawson says that the youth participation in this election has been higher than ever for Labour.

In the first results out the Greens at are 6.3% and the mood here is nervous, as they hope that their party stays above the 5% threshold.

LAURA WILTSHIRE reports.

Johnsonville voters reflect on an election during which their MP resigned

Voting appears to have gone smoothly for Wellingtonians today. Some minor delays were reported when polling booths opened at nine o’clock this morning, but no other problems have been reported. People spoken to on Cuba St a short time ago were surprised at how easy the voting process is.

Petone voters are being well fed today with sausages in bread, scones and cream

WATCH: Despite the increased number of early voters, convenience and tradition were among the reasons why Rongotai voters waited for Election Day to hit the polls. Voting booths are open until 7pm today. BRONTE WILSON reports.

Polling booths are open until 7pm for New Zealanders to cast their ballot

The Whitireia Team is covering the election live, including from the corner of Courtenay Place and Taranaki St in Wellington. Click above for a rolling blog of action from 7pm.

As Te Reo in schools added to the political debate in the elections, AIMEE EASTWOOD listens to her experience.

Wellington City Council to consult on cycle lane in iconic bay

Young photographer takes our youth voting problem into her own hands

WATCH: Greens say policy recognises the 48% of Kiwis who rent their homes

124 years since women gained the franchise, Ardern encourages students at Victoria University to vote

Jacinda Ardern was not the only one brought to tears by the sight of 606 pairs of shoes

Riders Against Teenage Suicide (R.A.T.S.) on their motorbikes played a part in bringing the message to Parliament.

SARAH McMULLAN talks to riders about protecting their tamariki.

UNICEF’s U-report is helping young New Zealanders voice their opinions on political issues with the election just over a week away.

Finlayson battles tough crowd, despite suggesting he has compassion

Te Auaha New Zealand Institute of Creativity building Dixon St being prepared to open in 2018

While they will often clash on policy, Labour and National share common ground on the importance of polls.

THOMAS AIREY talks to Wellington electorate opponents Grant Robertson and Nicola Willis.

606 pairs of shoes on Parliament’s lawn mark the country’s suicide deaths

With polls big in the news, are they accurate? Recent polls by Colmar Brunton put the Labour Party in the lead with the Greens and New Zealand First fighting it out as coalition partners. Meanwhile Newshub’s poll paints a different picture. However New Zealand Firsts housing spokesperson Dennis O’Rourke says voters should be wary of […]

WATCH: A chance for you to learn to sew, and save the environment during your lunch break

Musical Theatre students at Whitireia Polytechnic Performing Arts are gearing up for opening night.

This week Wellington’s Tory Street hosts an African fashion pop up store run by A-Collective

WATCH: About 5000 people march to start Maori Language week. ELIJAH Hill got among the crowd.

What can be done about low youth and Maori voting numbers? AIMEE EASTWOOD attends Here We Go Again forum to find out.

Wellington electorate candidates talk up their chances wth Dunne gone

The Parties Youth Wing debate at Victoria University had representatives from all the parties on campus, but one group was notably absence – women. LAURA WILTSHIRE reports on a meeting where even the Trump comedian bit off more than he could chew.

Young voters could change the election outcome. LAURA WILTSHIRE asks the question, will they?

Social Issues on the agenda as crowd of 40 brave wet night for politics

Seclusion rooms are being replaced by the Positive Learning for Life programme

Early morning chaos in city centre as air conditioning billows smoke

TOP is doing things differently in the political landscape. ELIJAH HILL tries to read the topography at a party event.

Past students coming from as far away as England for the community milestone

Businesses discuss parties’ employment, trade policies at election breakfast

Win movie tickets, dinner for two and a book of poems with your best guess

Art publications up to 10 years old are getting their own show

Water pistols spray candidates, and rain wet spectators for the iconic local election debate.

Year 10s at Wellington High School are looking closely at this year’s General Election

Loose forward has fingers crossed for this week’s scan of freak injury

Leaky buildings give school a chance to build flexible learning environment

Rebuild helping school become modern learning environment

At Tuesday Coding Club kids learn about the languages and logic driving their devices

Fergusson Intermediate students from Trentham were among thousands of Wellington regional children at city venues for SportsFest. ELIJAH HILL reports.

ACT’s Stephen Berry was booed at the LGBTQI Rainbow forum on Tuesday for not backing new hate speech law.

Newswire’s AIMEE EASTWOOD asked candidates after the meeting about hate speech and free speech.

NewsWire Team joined thousands Wellington region primary students to capture some of the activity.

The Weltec tutor is using the eel traps of his whanau to inspire creative students. He talks with PATRICK FRENCH.

The event saw music, the lighting of candles and a retelling of the Maori creation myth

Creative Kiwis beating Aussies at game development as sector has grown 354% in five years.

Statistics New Zealand has released a report showing the rising costs of tobacco and rent is affecting New Zealand’s poorest, particularly Maori and beneficiaries. AIMEE EASTWOOD investigates.

Wellington most influential citizens line up with their Absolutely Positively Wellingtonian Awards. AIMEE EASTWOOD talked to three of the recipients.

Rain failed to deter a climate change protest at Parliament as US Secretary of State, Rex Tillerson, visited the country. AIMEE EASTWOOD talked to some of the protesters.

FM radio surfers will now find a diverse range of shows as they dial, with Wellington Access Radio going live this month on 106.1 FM. Depending on the time of day listeners will find the bilingual Maori Matters, InsideOUT Radio from rainbow communities, or Samoa Ala Mai. ALBION HAINES reports.

Wellington Access Radio Station Manager Kristen Paterson talks about the switch to FM frequency and what’s next for the station.

Māori language is struggling to survive colonisation. JADE WINTON-LOWE talks to three Te Reo speakers.

Wellington’s Lux Light Festival returned to the CBD this year. AIMEE EASTWOOD captures the dazzling artworks and performers.

Ragne Maxwell is hoping to revamp the teaching style at Porirua College to get students more engaged in learning. A few months into the job, she sits down with KATENI SAU and talks about her dreams and the actions she intends to take.

KATENI SAU explores the challenges of being a Pacific journalist

A set of photos showcasing Upper Hutt’s developing culture around craft beers and their breweries

Friends who were once enemies 100 years ago gather at Strathmore every year.

Members of the Peace Movement Aotearoa gathered at the going down of the sun in Wellilngton.

Upper Hutt is growing a strong craft beer scene. YANNI CAMPBELL reports on why Kereru loves Upper Hutt.

Dogs are trained to assist people living with epilepsy thanks to a small New Zealand trust. SHAR DAVIS meets the e-dog lovers.

Puppeteers use rock art inspired puppets to tell the story of Pourangahua.

Members of the Peace Movement Aotearoa gathered at the going down of the sun in Wellilngton.

Friends who were once enemies 100 years ago gather at Strathmore every year.

JADE WINTON-LOWE REPORTS

The Nudge are performing live before showing of film, music commemorating World War 1

A Spanish student teacher is running knitting classes at Te Aro school as part of her PhD. Aimee Eastwood reports.