Tag: Wellington
State of Emergency: Heavy Rain and Gales Hit South Island & Wellington
Follow all the latest updates from across RNZ's newsrooms as heavy rain causes flooding and evacuations in Canterbury, and officials issuing a red warning over severe gales that may cause widespread damage around Wellington,...
Former Green MP Golriz Ghahraman Faces New Shoplifting Allegation
Former Green MP Golriz Ghahraman is facing a new allegation of shoplifting at a Pak'nSave supermarket late last year. This comes after an unsuccessful appeal to clear earlier shoplifting convictions, which were dismissed by...
Honour Dame Tariana Turia: Live Updates for Hīkoi mō te Tiriti Supporters
Honoring Dame Tariana Turia: A Tribute to a Tireless AdvocatePrime Minister Christopher Luxon will be among the distinguished guests at Dame Tariana Turia's tangi, paying his respects to the iconic leader who...
Stormy Weather Causes More Disruption for Cook Strait Ferry Passengers
Interislander Passengers Face Delays Due to Stormy WeatherInterislander ferry passengers traveling between Picton and Wellington have been hit with disruptions due to stormy weather conditions causing strong winds and high swells. The turbulent weather...
Remutaka Hill Closed Due to Serious Crash: What You Need to Know
The Remutaka Hill road between Upper Hutt and Wairarapa is currently closed following a serious two-vehicle crash. One person has sustained serious injuries, while another has moderate injuries as a result of the collision...
Cook Strait ferry cancellations due to rough weather: What to know
Bluebridge and Interislander ferry services across the Cook Strait faced cancellations on New Year's Eve due to rough weather conditions, causing disruption for travelers. Bluebridge had to cancel six sailings between Picton and Wellington,...
New Zealand’s Road Toll Decline: A Decade of Progress
New Zealand's Road Toll Decline: A Decade of ProgressNew Zealand is celebrating a significant milestone in road safety, with the Ministry of Transport's provisional annual toll for 2024 revealing a remarkable decline in road...
Top New Zealand Events and Festivals to Ring in the New Year
Top New Zealand Events and Festivals to Ring in the New YearNew Zealand is gearing up to welcome the New Year with a bang, quite literally, as various events and festivals across the country...
Exploring RNZ’s Y2K Preparations: A Behind-the-Scenes Look
Behind the Scenes of RNZ's Y2K PreparationsThe clock struck midnight in the Chatham Islands, marking the arrival of the year 2000 - a momentous occasion fraught with concerns about the Y2K bug. As RNZ's...
Police Seek Assistance in Investigation of Lower Hutt Assault Victim’s Death
Police Seek Assistance in Investigation of Lower Hutt Assault Victim's DeathWellington police are seeking the public's help in their investigation into the tragic death of 53-year-old Lillian Wharton. Wharton passed away at Wellington Hospital...
Charities urge Australian government to take action on Gaza crisis
Aussie Charities Putting Heat on Aussie Gov't Over Gaza WarSo, there's this group of Australian charities, right? They're all like, "Hey, Australian government, you...
