Laura Dooney
Kapiti's new multi-million dollar performing arts centre
The Kapiti Coast arts community has something to celebrate - a new performing arts centre, based at Kapiti College, is opening this month. Already the bookings are rolling in, with the Royal New… Audio
I've been thinking for 22 January 2020y
What the panellists Michelle Boag and Chris Orr have been thinking about. Audio
The art of summer beaches
Our next story takes us on a trip around the beaches of New Zealand - and some abroad, as portrayed in art. Te Papa Museum curator Lizzie Bisley met The Weekend producer Laura Dooney at Island Bay… Audio, Gallery
Dog agility training with Dog Agility Wellington Group (DAWG)
Dog agility - it's a sport that sees dogs of all shapes and sizes zooming around a course - that's described by those in the know as being like a 'doggy amusement park'. Audio, Gallery
Making Miniatures with the Lower Hutt makers club
They make fishbones out of toothpicks, potato chips from the seeds of capsicums - can turn almost any object into something that can be used in the tiny worlds they create. Miniature makers are people… Audio, Gallery
Gillian Candler's Nature Heroes - conservation for kids
Gillian Candler is a writer who takes her love of nature and conservation to create children's books that teach kids about native wildlife, and how to help protect it. She's released a new book -… Audio, Gallery
What's the fastest way to get around Wellington: Bus, Onzo bike or e-scooter?
What do you get when you take three reporters and throw them at a public transport system? Wellington's councils are currently trying to work out how to "get Wellington moving", and we thought we'd… Audio
Theo Papouis - Chef
Theo Papouis is a young chef who, just over two years ago, opened up a restaurant in Strathmore after being inspired by the way food is served overseas, in particular, Cyprus. Audio
Tom Roa - Translating classics into te reo
Our next story looks at a man who's translating classic children's texts into te reo Maori - he says mostly for his own fun! Associate Professor Tom Roa from Waikato University translated Alice in… Audio
Athol McCredie - The Muesli Review
Athol McCredie is a man who knows a good breakfast, and has started a website called The Muesli Review. On it, he not only reviews muesli across Wellington, but gives a history of the dish. Audio
Hundreds of New Zealanders down with Big Shake Out
Hundreds of thousands of people signed up to take part in the country's earthquake drill - the Big ShakeOut.
The annual event, took place in homes, businesses and schools across the country at 1.30… Video, Audio
Unfriendly fire in Operation Burnham hearing
The way the Defence Force held records relating to Operation Burnham has been under scrutiny at today's public hearing.
The Inquiry is investigating allegations the Defence Force covered up civilian… Audio
Wellington results full of upsets, surprises
Many of the big upsets and surprises this year have come from the Wellington region. Three, and likely four, mayors have been ousted there. RNZ Wellington Issues reporter Laura Dooney has been… Audio
Wellington on a knife edge
In the capital the results are still unclear, but change is possible. Progress results show mayoral hopeful Andy Foster - who was backed by Sir Peter Jackson - has the lead over incumbent Justin… Audio
Mayoral candidates concerned by low voter turnout
Low voter turnout and the way votes are cast are concerning mayoral candidates across the country - hoping to take out the top job. Voting in the local body elections closes at noon on Saturday. As… Audio
