Wellington Region
Six in race to be Wellington's mayor
With Porirua's mayor Nick Leggett now in the Wellington mayoral race, RNZ news checked in with the other candidates to find out what they thought of it.
NZIFF's Autumn Events serves up classic films
The New Zealand International Film Festival is the once-a-year celebration of cinema for the cognoscenti - festival fare, challenging art-films and the occasional gob-smacking spectacular. But… Audio
NZ On Screen – Taika Waititi
To say Taika Waititi's new film Hunt for the Wilderpeople is a hit is putting it mildly. It's broken the record for an opening weekend in New Zealand - a record previously held by Taika's own Boy. … Audio
MechBass
Bass players have always been dismissed as the boring ones in any band; hidden side of stage, robotically plucking away, overshadowed by the singer and the lead guitarist. Things might just be getting… Audio
Māori Innovation - Kanikani Kids
Kanikani Kids is a small business run by Otaki couple Leigh and Tahi Rau. They make colourful and individually designed kapahaka uniforms for pre-schools. What started out as a business to make ends… Audio
The Secret Life Of Lighting Techs
In this episode of Secret Life Tony Stamp delves into the world of lighting technicians, designers, and video operators. Audio
The Big Dog Walk - Kisa Basabas with her dog Rambo
Kisa Basabas talks about her dog Rambo at Wellington's Big Dog Walk with Lots Of Dogs. Audio
The Big Dog Walk - Shelley with her dogs Betty and Frida
Shelley talks about her dogs Betty and Frida at Wellington's Big Dog Walk with Lots Of Dogs. Audio
The Big Dog Walk - Steve with his dogs Derby and Little Jim
Steve talks about his dogs Little Jim and Derby at Wellington's Big Dog Walk with Lots Of Dogs. Audio
The Big Dog Walk - Alex with his dog Banjo
Alex talks about his dog Banjo at Wellington's Big Dog Walk with Lots Of Dogs. Audio
The Big Dog Walk - Paul and his dogs, Duke, Duchie and Shelby
Alex talks about his dog Banjo at Wellington's Big Dog Walk With Lots Of Dogs. Audio
Kate's Klassic: Georgy Girl
Guest host Philippa Tolley and Kate Camp discuss the 1965 novel Georgy Girl by English writer Margaret Forster, who died in February. Audio
At least 10 years' jail for fatal stabbing after party
A man with paranoid schizophrenia who murdered a woman in Upper Hutt after a drunken party will serve a minimum of 10 years in prison.
Syrians in Wellington share stories of hellish past
Syrian refugees in Wellington have spoken about the hell they have left behind. Audio
Refugees' stories lead to empathy
Syrian refugees in Wellington have spoken about the hell they've left behind in their homeland and their hopes for their new lives here. Audio
Wellington council considers fining people who give to beggars
The Wellington City Council is considering making it illegal for people to give beggars money, in an attempt to help solve the capital's begging problem. Audio
Green streak lights up North Island skies
A Wellington man has captured a "once in a lifetime" photograph of a bright green meteor seen across the North Island. Audio
Rapist loses appeal despite lawyer's drug troubles
A court has dismissed a rapist's appeal that he didn't get a fair trial because his lawyer failed to tell his client he was being investigated by the police.
More talanoa: Talking about family violence
To mark 40 years of service to Pacific women, PACIFICA Inc is focusing its efforts on preventing family violence. One woman shares her experience of violence. Audio
Wellington Zoo chimp dies aged 38
A chimpanzee at Wellington Zoo that has died after a battle with heart disease was "always a lover, never a fighter".
