Wellington Region
Jingajik Guitar: The Māori Strumming Style
Dr Michael Brown, Curator of Music at Alexander Turnbull Library, talks about his research on the Māori strumming style. Audio
INTERVIEW: Trinity Roots on the business of making music
Tinity Roots, one of Aotearoa's most beloved bands, have been through their fair share if financial difficulties. They're now passing on the lesson they've learnt to other musicians. Video, Audio
Children's Books with Kate De Goldi
Kim Hill and Kate De Goldi discuss two chapter books: Bird by Crystal Chan, and Theophilus Grey and the Demon Thief by Catherine Jinks. Audio
Francis Upritchard: Jealous Saboteurs
Kim Hill talks to London-based New Zealand artist Francis Upritchard who is receiving her first survey show in her home country, Jealous Saboteurs, at City Gallery Wellington. Audio
Māori and Moriori remains welcomed home
The remains of 60 Māori and Moriori have been welcomed home from the United States at Te Papa in Wellington.
Councillors' documents thrown out in the trash
Wellington city councillors have been told to go dumpster diving if they want to retrieve personal documents thrown out with no warning by staff. Audio
Devin Abrams of Pacific Heights on his new record The Stillness
Pacific Heights' Devin Abrams introduces Sam Wicks to a handful of cuts from his latest album The Stillness. Audio
Maori arts set to flourish at the new 'Fame' for Aotearoa
Two polytechnics have joined together to launch an ambitious creative arts hub on Wellington's Cuba Street with a strong focus on Maori performing arts. Audio
Person dies after being hit by train
Trains in the Hutt Valley have been cancelled after a person was killed by a train in Lower Hutt. Police say they're currently at the scene at Manor Park, with...
Wellingtonians could have to desex and register cats
Wellington City Council has been applauded for taking a bold move to regulate cats and protect the city's native wildlife today. Audio
Man arrested, Parliament locked down
A man was arrested and Parliament locked down after a suspicious vehicle drove on to the forecourt.
SPCA supports council's move to regulate cats
The SPCA strongly supports moves by the Wellington City Council to better regulate cats, it says.
Sevens will remain in Wellington for another three years
The Wellington Sevens will remain in the capital for another three years. Wellington had been under pressure to hold onto the tournament after falling spectator numbers in recent years. Audio
Sports News for 25 May 2016
The Warriors National Rugby League club has been thrown into further dissaray today with the announcement out-of-favour centre Konrad Hurrell has been axed from the team. And the Sevens will stay in… Audio
Lower Hutt has introduced a ban on smoking in public places
Public places to be smokefree in Lower Hutt after a new policy was passed by the council last night. Audio
Island Bay cycleway dug up?
The $1.7 million Island Bay cycleway and new road layout was only completed three months ago, but part of it has now been dug up. Audio
Wellington's Circa celebrates 40 yrs of theatre
Wellington's Circa Theatre is celebrating 40 years of bringing great theatre to the capital - much of it showcasing homegrown New Zealand acting and playwriting talent. Audio
Community newspaper of the year
At a time of great uheaval in the world of print media - it's the smaller community newspapers that are holding their own. One of those recognised for its dogged determination to serve its community… Audio, Gallery
Woman killed in police pursuit crash was 21
The woman who died in a crash following a police pursuit on Saturday night was 21 years old.
