Q+A's Whena Owen reports from Wairarapa on an issue that's been contentious locally.

Wairarapa hapū considers tribunal claim over Cape Palliser paper road

Damage by four wheel drive vehicles was causing deep ruts in the paper road and drivers had also veered onto private land, says Ngati Hinewaka's chairperson.

Sun, Aug 24

5:12

There's been dismay over the proposed closure of a road that runs through the land near Cape Palliser on the Wairarapa coast.

Fears sparked over Cape Palliser road closure proposal

The paper road, which is an unformed public road, passes through Māori land to a Department of Conservation Reserve.

Sun, Aug 17

8:00

It was a victory celebrated with impromptu street parties across the country in May 1945.

Victory in Europe: Kiwis reflect 80 years after WWII

New Zealand will this week join Allied nations in marking the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II, a victory celebrated with impromptu street parties across the country in May 1945.

Sun, May 4

Vineyards up and down the country are preparing for the busiest time of the year.

Tariffs: Kiwi wine makers nervously eye Trump's moves

New Zealand's wine industry was worth $800 million in exports, with the United States being one of the country's largest customers.

Sun, Feb 9

5:05

Q+A's Whena Owen takes a look at changes to emergency housing and public housing policy.

The impact of tougher emergency housing policies in two regions

Some Masterton residents have taken it upon themselves to set up a night shelter for what they say is a growing number of people sleeping rough under bridges and in shop doorways.

September 15, 2024

7:42

The independent MP faces decision day from the Greens next week.

D-day for Darleen Tana approaches — what does the MP want now?

Q+A caught up with the former Green, in what could be their final week in Parliament.

August 25, 2024

7:20

June 2024
Takutai Tarsh Kemp stands in front of a branded van.

Branded van raises new questions amid Manurewa Marae claims

Takutai Tarsh Kemp appeared with the van in a Q+A story just before the election, when she was a candidate and the chief executive of the marae.

June 23, 2024

3:14

April 2023
With retention rates in the armed forces plummeting, Whena Owen asks what can be done to keep soldiers in the job.

With retention rates plummeting, how can NZ keep soldiers?

With retention rates in the armed forces plummeting, Whena Owen asks what can be done to keep soldiers in the job.

April 23, 2023

6:00

October 2022
One energy analyst described the push as a "land grab".

The 'land grab' rush for solar farms

Up and down the country, solar power developers are locking up farming land and being met with opposition.

October 2, 2022

7:54

August 2021
Q+A reporter Whena Owen travelled to Tauranga and found retirement isn’t affordable for all.

Brutal reality of retirement in the Bay of Plenty

Life on the pension can present some challenges.

August 29, 2021