Wellington Region
Teddy Tahu Rhodes is Sweeney Todd
NZ Opera’s production of Sweeney Todd which is on at the moment. The story was originally published as a penny dreadful in 1846 that morphed over the years into a play and then the Broadway show, that… Audio
Rugby player's contract terminated over attack
Wellington Rugby and Losi Filipo have agreed to terminate his contract after he was discharged without conviction for an attack on four people. Video, Audio
Filipo assault a reflection of society not rugby culture - Tew
The Rugby Union has denied there is a culture of violence in the game, saying cases like Wellington player Losi Filipo's assault on four people were a reflection of greater society. Video, Audio
Two seriously injured in attacks in Hutt Valley
Police in Hutt Valley are investigating two attacks that have left two men in a serious condition.
Not The Four Seasons
There Are No More Four Seasons! That’s the name of a visionary Swedish duo touring New Zealand. Mattias Petersson and George Kentros make amazing music while recomposing the classics.
There Are No… Audio
Klezmer with The Kugels
Klezmer band The Kugels are composer and virtuoso accordion player Ross Harris, leader of Saxcess Debbie Rawson, fiddler and former NZSOer Robin Perkins, and bass player Jaqueline Norden. They all… Audio
Plans launched for predator-free capital
Wellington has revealed plans to eliminate rats, possums and stoats, in a bid to become the world's first predator-free capital. Audio
Pest free plans backed by community champion
NEXT's Predator Free Community Champion Kelvin Hastie talks about his efforts to clear pests from the capital. Audio
Wellington wants to become predator free
Wellington has unveiled plans to become the world's first predator-free capital. Audio
Antipodes and beyond
Jake Baxendale has been spending some time away from New Zealand recently. Jake’s the alto saxophonist for jazz groups The Jac, JB3, and Richter City Rebels, and he received an Edwin Carr scholarship… Audio
WOW Winner ‘Supernova’ Gillian Saunders
The World of Wearable Arts’ Supreme Award, as well as the Avant Garde Award, has gone to Gillian Saunders from Nelson. She first entered the WOW in 2002 and has entered almost every year since… Audio, Gallery
Writer Patricia Grace honoured
Author Patricia Grace was honoured for her work at the recent Te Waka Toi Awards in Rotorua. Justine Murray sat down for a chat with Patricia in Rotorua, where she talked about her mission to complete… Audio
Overnight blazes keep Wellington fire crews busy
Firefighters in Wellington have been kept busy with three blazes in the region overnight. 14 engines were called to a fire at a block of flats in the inner city...
Man stabbed, bottles thrown at ambulance at 21st
A man was stabbed and bottles were thrown at an ambulance when a 21st birthday party turned into a drunken street brawl in Lower Hutt.
Electric Wire Hustle - Last Man Standing
Mara TK talks about re-configuring Electric Wire Hustle's line up and his new EP 'The 11th Sky'. Audio
Reuben Paterson: glittering WOW
Kim Hill talks to New Plymouth-based artist Reuben Paterson, best known for his glitter paintings. His work will provide a backdrop to this year's World of Wearable Art showcase, and his new solo… Audio
Chris Moller: houses and designs
Kim Hill talks to Wellington architect and urbanist Chris Moller, who is the presenter of the television programme Grand Designs New Zealand which is just starting its second series. Audio
Piri Sciascia: performing arts, language and Te Māori
Kim Hill talks to Professor Piri Sciascia, ONZM, retired recently as Deputy Vice Chancellor Maori at Victoria University of Wellington. He was one of four recipients of Nga Tohu a Ta Kingi Ihaka at… Audio
Supernova design stuns at WOW
The supreme winner at this year's World of Wearable Art competition has finally nabbed the top prize after 16 years entering the show.
Kelly Chibale: African health innovation, and malaria
Kim Hill talks to Dr Kelly Chibale, Founder and Director of H3D, Africa's first integrated drug discovery and development centre, based at the University of Cape Town. He and his team have potentially… Audio
