Wellington Region
Mermaidens
Gussie and Lily of Wellington trio Mermaidens join Emma Smith to get under the hood of their moody debut, Undergrowth. Audio
Iwi opens affordable housing complex
A new complex providing affordable housing for low-income iwi members has been opened in Wellington.
Bonaparte returns to Cuba Street
Bonaparte is the moniker of Berlin-based electro-punk musician Tobias Jundt, who's known for bringing animal costumes and a sense of carnival to his high energy stage show. Video, Audio
Poetry with Gregory O'Brien: Andrew Johnston
Gregory O'Brien discusses the new collection of poetry by Andrew Johnston, Fits & Starts. Audio
Claris Jacobs and Elsie Bollinger: the Candle Wasters
With Sally Bollinger and Minnie Grace, Claris Jacobs and Elsie Bollinger are The Candle Wasters, creators of the Shakespeare-inspired vlog YouTube series, Nothing Much To Do and Lovely Little Losers… Audio
Andrew Digby: kakapo genomics and conservation
Former astronomer who became captivated with conservation when he came to New Zealand in 2006, and is now the scientist on the Kakapo Recovery team, providing advice to guide the conservation of the… Audio
Papakāinga provides affordable city living
A Māori trust is promising affordable homes on the Wellington waterfront to low-income iwi members.
Wellington waterfront views for low-income iwi members
A Māori trust is promising affordable homes on the Wellington waterfront to low-income iwi members. Audio
Early morning munchers trash McD's
Who's to blame for the trashed state of a down-town Wellington McDonalds - the patrons or the staff? Audio
The Mighty Kite: 2016 Otaki Kite Festival
How to propose, take photos or resolve petty disputes with kites. Video, Audio, Gallery
The National Firefighter Combat Challenge - Dave Greensmith
Firefighters from throughout the country are testing their fitness in Wellington today and tomorrow. The National Firefighter Combat Challenge at Wellington's Waterfront is held across two days. And… Audio
Deirdre Tarant reviews Pina Bausch dance company
Deirdre Tarant reviews the work of dance visionary Pina Bausch and her company Tanztheater Wuppertal Pina Bausch. It's the first time this company has appeared in New Zealand. The company is… Audio
Forest and Bird targets Ruataniwha dam ruling
A $600 million dam project faces yet another hurdle as Forest and Bird appeals against a ruling from the High Court.
Changes may be afoot for Wellington cat, poultry owners
Cat owners in Wellington may require council permission to own more than three cats - but Susan McNair, a Wellingtonian with 14 cats, says the proposal won't solve the problem. Audio
Masterpieces - Bill McKay
Time now for masterpieces of the week. Today we have Associate Head of the School of Architecture and Planning at the University of Auckland, Bill McKay who has also penned a number of books on… Audio
Head Hunters focus of major raid in Wellington
Police have seized drugs, cash and vehicles in a major operation this morning which targeted a Head Hunters methamphetamine supply network.
Man charged after woman fatally hit by car
A man has been charged following the death of a 55-year-old woman who was struck by a car in Wellington last night.
Cyclists want cycleway to be 'given a chance'
Cyclists are pleading for the Wellington City Council to keep a newly-built cycleway in Island Bay.
Tobias Jundt and Steven Templar
Tobias Jundt and Steven Templar are among the hundreds performing at CubaDupa. We find out what Wellington's answer to Mardi Gras will pan out like this weekend. Audio
A Circle of Laureates
New Zealand Poet Laureate CK Stead and his predecessors Jenny Bornholdt, Michele Leggott, Bill Manhire, Cilla McQueen, Vincent O’Sullivan, Elizabeth Smither, Brian Turner and Ian Wedde share their… Audio
