Wellington
Raw sewage still pouring into Welly waters raises questions
More than 600 million litres of untreated sewage have poured into Wellington water, leaving beaches empty and questions over who's responsible Audio
Woman found dead at Kāpiti Coast home, man arrested
A 24-year-old man has been charged with wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm.
Wellington's sewage spill disaster
What is the ecological impact of the Moa Point treatment plant spill and how does it compare to the sewage spilling into the sea in the rest of the world? Audio
Ariana Tikao & Bob Bickerton - Muriwai
Ariana Tikao (vocals, taonga puoro), Bob Bickerton (Celtic harp, taonga puoro)
Recorded October 2024, Whirinaki Whare Taonga, Upper Hutt by RNZ Concert Audio
Millions of litres of sewage leaking into Wellington beaches
Some Wellington beaches are off limits with massive amounts of raw sewage being pumped out to sea after a treatment plant was swamped in contaminated water, during heavy rain. It could take months to… Audio
Around the motu: Tom Hunt in Wellington
Tom discusses the pressures on Wellington Hospital ED amd a stoush over access holding up intensified housing apartment plan. Audio
Review reveals second rates error for Wellingtonians
But this time, it is good news for ratepayers.
A History of Student Radio - Episode Five
In this new bonus episode Yadana Saw looks at the challenges facing the Student Radio Network and how the stations are staying alive and relevant in an increasingly digital first, music streaming… Audio
'End of the road': Wellington café to shut its doors after 12 years
Spruce Goose, located near Wellington Airport, said in a post on social media it had been unable to secure a new lease.
Phoenix move up A-League women's standings after win
Goals from substitutes saw Wellington prevail over Canberra.
Gastro outbreak hits Wellington Hospital ED staff
More than two dozen staff have shown symptoms consistent with stomach illness.
Ferry troubles continue with cancellations following ramp problem
Some passengers expressed frustration at the delays, but many praised the work of the crew to keep them comfortable and up to date with the situation.
'Nobody got much sleep': Passengers trapped on ferry for 15 hours
"We kept getting announcements every couple of hours telling us about a lack of progress," one Bluebridge passenger says.
Burst pipes leaves more than 100 Wellington homes without water
The pipe burst on Kingston Heights Road meant water would be off until about 5.30pm, Wellington Water says.
A walk through a forest that's closed to the public
Wainuiomata Regional Park forest is home to centuries-old trees, along with kiwi, but is under threat.
'Shambles': Metlink troubles make for sour return to work
Commuters say the number of buses sent to replace trains has been inadequate, while some buses haven't showed up or left earlier than scheduled.
NZSO – Summer Brass
Acclaimed Australian conductor and trumpeter Yoram Levy leads an ensemble that showcases the power and precision of the NZSO Brass and Percussion musicians. This programme will stir the soul and… Audio
Pasifika families no longer have to pay for 'overpriced rental homes'
The dream of owning a home is now a reality for 18 Pasifika families in Porirua, one of the four main cities that make up the Greater Wellington Region.
Moment of Calm: Swimmers at the Beach
We're off to the waterfront for this year's final "sonic" Moment of Calm. Audio
2024 NZ Composer Sesssions
2024 New Zealand Composer Sessions
Robert Orr (oboe), David Bremner (trombone), New Zealand Symphony Orchestra/Hamish McKeich Audio