Daniela Maoate Cox
Wellington war veteran is awarded highest French honour
A Wellington man has been bestowed with France's highest honour in recognition of his service in the Second World War. Audio
Orchestra desperately hunting a rare instrument
The race is on for a New Zealand orchestra to locate a rare woodwind instrument ahead of its season opening next week. Audio
50 years of Cook Islands self governance celebrated
A bark dress worn by the former Prime Minister Helen Clark and a one-hundred-year old quilt are among the items on display in Wellington to commemorate the Cook Islands 50th anniversary of self… Audio
50 years of Cook Islands self governance celebrated
A bark dress worn by the former Prime Minister Helen Clark and a one-hundred-year old quilt are among the items on display in Wellington to commemorate the Cook Islands 50th anniversary of self… Audio
Architect Sir Ian Athfield farewelled in Wellington
Sir Ian Athfield, the architect behind Wellington's Civic Square, Christchurch's Jade Stadium and Buck House in Hawkes Bay has been farewelled in Wellington. Audio
A closer look at the Uber app
The Taxi Federation says a review of the law that regulates taxis and private hire vehicles such as the online taxi-sharing Uber is not before time. Audio
Wellington Pasifika Community Patrol launched
Keeping young people out of trouble will be a focus of a new Pasifika community patrol in Wellington. Audio
Maverick architect Sir Ian Athfield dies
Daniela Maoate-Cox speaks with some of those who were influenced by Sir Ian and his work. Audio
Researchers to examine giant underwater waves just south of NZ
A team of researchers from the United States and Australia will set out this weekend to examine skyscraper sized waves generated under the ocean's surface just south of New Zealand. Audio
Coronial reforms behind other countries
A review has recommended officials be required to make a formal response to recommendations from a Coroner. Audio
Gays in Leis
Pacific people are often portrayed as conservative Christians with one collective view on moral issues, particularly when it comes to sexual orientation. But despite this stereotype, there are many… Audio
Struggling families don't believe Government plan eases concerns
Families struggling to make ends meet say the Government's plan for its third term laid out in yesterday's speech from the throne did little to ease their concerns. Audio
Niue celebrates 40 years of self governance
Celebrations were held across the country at the weekend to mark Niue's 40th anniversary of self governance. Audio
Coroner suggests repainting planes to stop collisions
A coroner has suggested painting planes with high-visibility paint to prevent mid-air collisions. Audio
Call for Government to prioritize RMA reform
The Property Council says the Government needs to press on with changes to the Resource Management Act. Audio
Iwi asked to control rangatahi benefits scheme
The National Party says it would trial a scheme in which iwi would control benefits paid to their rangatahi, if it gets back into government. But a northern tribe says it should not take on the… Audio
Tonga approaches Japanese Govt over water supply
Tonga approaches the Japanese Government to speed up repairs to the island of Niuatoputapu's water supply. Audio
New partnership to promote ocean conservation
A United States conservation group is partnering with a New Zealand university to boost research into marine conservation in the Pacific. Audio
Kiribati's urban plan to be developed
Kiribati's urban plan will get an overhaul by a New Zealand volunteer to help the country address its sanitation and land development issues. Audio
Samoa steps up chikungunya prevention
Students and police in Samoa are banding together for a mass clean up to stop the spread of chikungunya. Audio
