Wellington Region
Climbing the Everest of the Harpsichord
Michael Stewart – Director of Music at the Wellington Cathedral of St Paul and well-known organist - nears the end of his harpsichord challenge: this week he will give the nineteenth concert in his… Audio
IAG cautious about insuring Wellington residents
IAG, the parent company of insurance brands AMI and State, will no longer take on any new customers in the Wellington area. Chief executive of the Insurance Broker's Association Gary Young says since… Audio
Wellington renters struggle to get contents insurance
One of the country's biggest insurers is limiting the amount of contents insurance policies it approves in Wellington, leaving renters trying to find coverage elsewhere.
Brexodus - The Brits leaving Britain behind
In this episode of Voices; we look at the growing number of British citizens migrating to New Zealand because of Brexit. Produced by Clare Crofton. Audio
Brexodus - The Brits leaving Britain behind
In this episode of Voices; we look at the growing number of British citizens migrating to New Zealand because of Brexit. Produced by Clare Crofton.
AudioMasterful in Masterton: the 59th Golden Shears championship
Called 'the Goldies' by those in the know, The Golden Shears is the Wimbledon of shearing – or the shearing equivalent of a Grand Prix. The winner of the Open final is considered the creme de la creme… Video, Audio, Gallery
Masterful in Masterton: the 59th Golden Shears championship
Called 'the Goldies' by those in the know, The Golden Shears is the Wimbledon of shearing – or the shearing equivalent of a Grand Prix. The winner of the Open final is considered the creme de la creme…
Video, AudioKai and camaraderie: behind the scenes at The Golden Shears
Paua fritters, whitebait, crayfish and venison are on the menu for shearers and supporters at the three-day Golden Shears championship in Masterton. Southland shearing ace Nathan Stratford isn't too… Audio
Kai and camaraderie: behind the scenes at The Golden Shears
Paua fritters, whitebait, crayfish and venison are on the menu for shearers and supporters at the three-day Golden Shears championship in Masterton. Southland shearing ace Nathan Stratford isn't too…
AudioWellington city beaches to go smoke-free, but vaping remains
Wellington City Council has voted to make the capital's beaches smoke-free, but councillors will discuss what to do about vapers later.
Wellington beaches to go smokefree
Wellington's beaches are to become smokefree but councillors have decided to pause for thought when it comes to what message they should send to vapers. Audio
Pedal to the metal: Kāpiti expressway repair costs grow
The Kāpiti expressway north of Wellington needs a further $25 million worth of resurfacing, just two years after opening.
Man sentenced for damaging Wellington Len Lye sculpture
The man who damaged a $300,000 Len Lye sculpture on Wellington's waterfront has been ordered to pay $1000 and undertake 150 hours of community work. Audio
New Zealand's secret lesbian summer camps
Did you know that New Zealand was home to secret lesbian summer camps in the 1970s and 1980s? Audio
From a master of jazz piano, to up-and-coming stars for Wellington Jazz Festival
Herbie Hancock is among the artists on the just-announced lineup for the Wellington Jazz Festival 2019. RNZ Music jazz specialist Nick Tipping appraises the artists playing at this year's event. Video
Man charged with murder after woman killed at retirement village
A 75-year-old man has been charged with murder after the death of a woman at a retirement village north of Wellington. Reporter Jonathan Mitchell joins Checkpoint live from Raumati Beach on the Kapiti… Video, Audio
Murder charge laid after death at retirement village
Police have charged a 75-year-old man with murder after the death of 70-year-old woman at a retirement village north of Wellington today. Video
Wairarapa marae development provides affordable homes for whānau
As house prices continue to soar, Māori are using their land to create affordable homes for their people.
Wairarapa to Wellington road closure adds six hours to work commute
The overnight closure of the main route from Wairarapa to Wellington is frustrating trucking companies and corrections staff.
Smoking and vaping could be stubbed out at Wellington beaches
Wellington's beaches and a well-known gathering place for smokers may soon be off-limits to smokers and vapers.
