Wellington Region
Upbeat Thursday 9 August
We feature piano from a classical and jazz perspective: NZ pianist Henry Wong Doe plays Rachmaninov with the APO and American jazz pianist Shelly Berg is soloist for the NZSM Orchestra and Big Band.
…Coming up
Nights' Pundit Dr Eric Crampton
Nights' Pundit and Chief Economist at The New Zealand Initiative, Dr Eric Crampton joined us in the studio to take a look at localism and subsidiarity. Local Government New Zealand has suggested a… Audio
Wellington's old trolley buses are making a comeback
Wellington's old trolley buses were taken off the roads late last year but 50 of them will now be converted into battery powered vehicles, with some back on the road as soon as January. Audio
Oranga Tamariki ignoring safety report, grandmother says
A Hutt Valley grandmother says an Oranga Tamariki safety report recommends her grand-daughter should be in her care full-time, but she's not.
Wellington council to hold meetings for fed-up bus commuters
Three weeks on from the launch of Wellington's new bus network, some frustrated passengers have given up and reverted back to driving or catching a taxi instead.
What's in a name?
Victoria University is holding a meeting tonight at the Rutherford House lecture theatre, the first of three meetings this week to consult on its proposed change of name to "University of Wellington".
…Insight: Water - Who Pays?
RNZs Local Government reporter Laura Dooney takes a closer look at the huge financial pressures facing local councils trying to keep our water safe and clean. Video, Audio
Power outage affects thousands of Wellingtonians
A power outage has affected thousands of Wellingtonians this afternoon. Audio
Power restored after major blackout hits Wellington
All power has been restored in Wellington, after a mass outage caused headaches for businesses in the central city and western suburbs.
How do streets get their names?
Ever noticed how streets in certain suburbs tend to have a theme running through their names? Well, there's a reason for that - and a whole bunch of other rules and regulations that go into street… Audio
Upbeat for Friday 3 August
New Zealand clarinetist Anna McGregor and fellow Kiwi violinist Manu Berkeljon from the Swedish based Klara Kollectiv discuss their tour and judging the NZCT Chamber Music Contest this weekend. And we…
Coming up
Two arrested over 25 parking meter thefts in Wellington
Two men have been arrested after 25 parking meters were broken into in Wellington in the past three weeks.
Large fire in Lower Hutt commercial building
A Lower Hutt commercial building that caught fire contained asbestos, the council has confirmed. Video
Bruce McLaren's replica race car on display
The replica of the first car raced by Bruce McLaren featured in last year's documentary about the legendary Kiwi-born Formula One driver has just gone on display at the Southward Car Museum, north of… Video, Audio
Hutt Valley residents upset about new property designations
Hutt Valley residents are up in arms at new ecological protection designations which the city council has placed on some private properties in the area.
Hutt Valley residents up in arms over new ecological designation
Hutt Valley residents are up in arms at new ecological protection designations which the city council has placed on some private properties in the area. Audio
Kāpiti councillor appeals indecent assault conviction
A Kāpiti Coast councillor found guilty of rubbing himself against a female member of the council staff is appealing against his conviction.
Seven-car crash blocks SH1 north of Wellington
A seven-car nose-to-tail crash that has partially blocked State Highway 1 on the Kāpiti Coast will take some time to clear, police warn.
Tit-for-tat continues between Wellington union and bus company
The tit-for-tat between the Wellington bus driver's union and their employer continues with both parties accusing the other of not cooperating.
The rights of bus drivers
The stoush between Wellington bus drivers and Tranzit continues over allegations drivers are being forced to work long hours with few meal breaks and low wages. Audio
