Taranaki
Womad 2015 Live: Fanfare Ciocarlia, Flavia Coelho
Aar an interview and live performance from 12 piece brass band, Fanfare Ciocarlia - all hailing from the same small village in Northeastern Romania. We also feature a performance from Brazilian… Audio
Len Lye Centre unveiled
It's being compared to the Tate Modern, and the Eiffel Tower - and it's in New Plymouth. Audio
First view of Taranaki's Len Lye Centre
The world gets a first peek inside the $12m Len Lye Centre in New Plymouth as international media are taken through the complex ahead of its opening. Video
Dazzling new Len Lye art gallery set to open in New Plymouth
A new art gallery in New Plymouth devoted to showing the works of the artist Len Lye opens its doors to the public tomorrow Audio
Andrew Patterson: Len Lye Centre
The new Len Lye Centre at New Plymouth's Govett-Brewster Art Gallery will be the first ever New Zealand museum dedicated to the work of a single artist. Architect Andrew Patterson tells Eva how they… Audio
Poverty affects 23% of Taranaki kids - report
A significant proportion of children are living in poverty in Taranaki, despite the region's relative wealth.
Shipping agent let off hook for lack of work visas
A shipping agent was let off the hook by immigration officials after they found out the crew of one of its vessels didn't have the necessary visas to work in New Zealand waters. Audio
Union slams Immigration NZ over illegal workers
Immigration New Zealand has admitted foreign workers aboard a Philippine ship were allowed to work at Port Taranaki last month without the correct paperwork. Audio
The Len Lye Centre
On time, on budget, and unlike any other building in the country, New Plymouth's dedicated Len Lye Centre opens next weekend. Locals have been able to see the 32-tonne stainless steel facade for a… Audio
Womad 2015 Live: Richard Thompson and Electric Trio, Puerto Flamenco
An interview ith and live performance from legendary English guitarist and ssinger-songwriter Richard Thompson, as well as a live performance from Puerto Flamenco, a collaboration of artists based in… Audio
Oil waste disposal rules for landfarms released
New guidelines for the disposal of oil industry waste on farms do not go far enough, the Green Party says.
Mother and daughter rescued off icy ridge
What Megan Boyd thought would be a straightforward tramp on Taranaki's Pouakai Ranges turned into a nightmare on Saturday evening as she and her 12 year old daughter crawled on their hands and knees… Audio
Mary Brennan: domination and submission
Professional dominatrix (as Mistress Mariah) who since 2006 has owned one of New Zealand's most successful fantasy and full-service brothels, and author of Some Kind of Fantasy: the Amazing Life Story… Audio
WOMAD 2015 Live: Canzioniere Grecanico Salentino, TaikOz
Featuring seven-piece band Canzioniere Grecanico Salentino from Southern Italy and another seven-piece from Sydney TaikOz, who've adopted the art of Japanese drumming Audio
Jobs to go at New Plymouth District Council
New Plymouth's council is axing 52 leadership jobs as part of a major restructure. Audio
Tutu Ka'ika - Puanga Hokinga Mahara
Selected by Te Korimako o Taranaki - Tutu Ka'ika perform their waiata 'Puanga Hokinga Mahara', by Clive Tongāwhikau Snr. Lead vocals by Wharekuka Tongāwhikau, with backing vocals from Clive… Audio
Listener Feedback to Saturday 4 July 2015
Noelle McCarthy reads messages from listeners to the Saturday Morning programme of 4 July 2015. Audio
Court heard Fonterra knew the risks of dumping buttermilk
A court has heard that Fonterra knew full well the risks of dumping millions of litres of buttermilk waste at Eltham in 2013 and had other options to dispose of it. Audio
Local leaders say more support needed for clean-up
Local leaders hope the Prime Minister John Key will offer more assistance to the flood-damaged lower North Island after he sees the scale of the damage when he visits the region today. Audio
