Wellington Region
Body found in Wellington carpark
Police in Wellington have removed a body from a carpark opposite a busy central city supermarket.
Traditional Threads, Contemporary Colour
Peruvian master weaver Máximo Laura is one of his country's living treasures and his giant works have been shown throughout the world. Using five thousand year old weaving techniques, his designs… Audio
Super Rugby, Haiti, Ethiopia and one saxophone
This week's mixtape guest is Wellington saxophonist Lucien Johnson who has just completed his doctoral research in Ethio-groove music. Lucien shares tales and songs from the far-flung places he and… Video, Audio
Wellington health board chief announces resignation
The head of Capital and Coast Health has announced she will stand down at the end of the year, saying it is time for a new challenge.
Dunne's tunnel idea
MP Peter Dunne is proposing a tunnel be built under the troubled Ngauranga Gorge. Audio
Whistleblowers vindicated by inquiry into Transport Ministry
Whistleblowers who raised red flags about Ministry of Transport fraudster Joanne Harrison say they've been vindicated by the inquiry into their job losses.
WW1 objectors' voices 'also needs to be heard'
A powerful exhibition focused on opposition to New Zealand's involvement in the First World War has opened in Wellington. Video, Audio
Deadly Porirua police chase justified - IPCA
A police pursuit that led to a front seat passenger dying in a police chase in Porirua has been found to be justified.
Operation Nebraska: Drug ringleaders jailed
A man previously jailed for more than 12 years for drug offences has had an extra 10 months added for methamphetamine offending.
Light quakes shake Wellington region
The 3.8 tremor just before 4am was centred near Wellington.
Tuk-tuk safety tester cut corners - report
The engineer who cleared a tuk-tuk that crashed in Wellington cut corners and made incorrect assumptions over safety tests, a report into the crash says.
It's about unity, say African New Zealanders
As the election approaches, immigration is a sensitive topic for migrant communities. Lynda Chanwai-Earle heads along to Africa Day celebrations in Wellington to find out what's on the minds… Audio, Gallery
It's about unity, say African New Zealanders
As the election approaches, immigration is a sensitive topic for migrant communities. Lynda Chanwai-Earle heads along to Africa Day celebrations in Wellington to find out what's on the minds…
AudioLouis Baker shares his soul
Soul singer songwriter and Silver Scroll 2017 nominee Louis Baker brings his full band for a live performance of his latest material. He speaks with Yadana Saw. Video, Audio
Investigative journalism: from the NZ wars to Pike River
Mediawatch looks back on a century and a half of investigative journalism with veteran journalists Jim Tucker and Rebecca Macfie and James Hollings the editor of the soon to be released A Moral Truth:… Audio
Investigative journalism: from the NZ wars to Pike River
Mediawatch looks back on a century and a half of investigative journalism with veteran journalists Jim Tucker and Rebecca Macfie and James Hollings the editor of the soon to be released A Moral Truth:…
AudioA Memoir on Kohlrabi
Food fads come and go. At present a procession of so-called 'super foods' are dangled in front of us, promising, if not eternal life , then eternal "wellness". We have kale, micro greens, coconut… Audio
A Memoir on Kohlrabi
Food fads come and go. At present a procession of so-called 'super foods' are dangled in front of us, promising, if not eternal life , then eternal "wellness". We have kale, micro greens, coconut…
AudioJust a Drop
A summer with lower sunshine hours, combining with a late harvest when birds damage fruit, is making for very poor olive oil volumes this year. Some growers are over 50% down. Olive oil producers from… Audio
Just a Drop
A summer with lower sunshine hours, combining with a late harvest when birds damage fruit, is making for very poor olive oil volumes this year. Some growers are over 50% down. Olive oil producers from…
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