Wellington Region
Lester promises 'wet house' for Wellington addicts
Justin Lester is promising to establish New Zealand's first wet house for alcoholics and drug addicts if he wins the Wellington mayoralty next month.
Poetry with Gregory O'Brien: Hera Lindsay Bird
Kim Hill talks to painter, poet, curator and writer Gregory O'Brien, whose latest book (with Nick Bevin) is Futuna: Life of a Building. He will discuss the debut poetry collection by Hera Lindsay… Audio
Jack Lasenby: children, the bush, and writing
Kim Hill talks to Jack Lasenby, the author of many books, most notably the Uncle Trev and Harry Wakatipu stories for children. His new book, illustrated by Bob Kerr, is Grandad's Wheelies (Puffin)… Audio
Art Crime with Arthur Tompkins: the missing Missal
Kim Hill talks to Arthur Tompkins is a District Court Judge, and editor of Art Crime and its Prevention: A Handbook for Collectors and Art Professionals (Lund Humphries). He has a special interest in… Audio
Legal action looms again over living wage in Wellington
Wellington mayoral candidates' pledges to extend the living wage to all council contractors could land the local council in court, with the Chamber of Commerce opposing the idea. Audio
Wellington Phoenix suffer loss in changing room theft
Police are investigating the theft of a wallet and two expensive watches from changing rooms being used by the Wellington Phoenix.
Anti-racism campaign asks for NZers' stories
New Zealanders will be appalled by the stories shared in the first nationwide campaign against racism, the Race Relations Commissioner says. Audio
Living wage debate re-ignites in Wellington
Wellington City Council could face legal action again after a pledge by several mayoral candidates to extend its living wage to all council contractors.
Jenny and Jools
In August 2013 Labour MP Louisa Wall's Marriage Amendment Act came into effect. Since the passing of this historic law, more than two thousand same sex couples have tied the knot. RNZ's Eyewitness… Video, Audio
Major civil defence exercise starts in Beehive
The first stage of a major civil defence exercise to test the country's readiness for a tsunami took place in the basement of the Beehive. Audio
Teens thrilled to meet medal-winning sevens players
The Olympic silver medal-winning women's sevens team is inspiring young players as they visit seven cities to promote the sport.
Former Motorcycling NZ boss defends organisers over deaths
There was little organisers could have done to prevent two motorcyclists' deaths during races in 2012 and 2014, a former motorsport head says.
Motorcyclists' deaths investigated by coroner
Malcolm Foster and Kevin Waugh were killed in 2012 and 2014 respectively while competing in the Cliffhanger Hill Climb near Carterton. A coroner has completed an inquest into their deaths. Audio
Angelic Acapella - The Wellington Filipino Community Choir
Folk songs commemorating the lost lives of children living amongst the infamous "Smokey Mountain" rubbish dumps of Manila in the Philippines, and more, when Lynda Chanwai-Earle hears angelic acapella… Audio, Gallery
Angelic Acapella - The Wellington Filipino Community Choir
Folk songs commemorating the lost lives of children living amongst the infamous "Smokey Mountain" rubbish dumps of Manila in the Philippines, and more, when Lynda Chanwai-Earle hears angelic acapella…
AudioNeighbours oppose Wellington hospice development
A group of residents in the Wellington suburb of Newtown are fighting the construction of an apartment complex that will raise funds for Mary Potter Hospice.
Jenny Bornholdt - A Selection of Poems
Lower Hutt poet Jenny Bornholdt's new book, Selected Poems, represents her work over nine collections and nearly 30 years of writing. She was the winner of the 2002 Katherine Mansfield Memorial… Audio
Hundreds oppose Wgtn runway extension plan
Hundreds of people have lodged opposition to the proposed extension of Wellington airport's runway.
Eastern Bloc - Double A
Wellington electro-bass duo Eastern Bloc perform a forensic analysis of their new track Astro Boy. Yadana Saw visits the scene of the beats. Audio
