Wellington Region
Patrolling the capital's waters
From rescuing boaties in trouble to warding off poachers and investigating crimes, there's not much the Wellington Police Maritime Unit doesn't do. Adriana Weber goes on patrol.
Food fight over Wellington trucks
A turf war is brewing in the Wellington suburb of Miramar as food-trucks take over, frustrating local cafe and restaurant owners.
NZ - The land of poo and honey?
Kiwi scientists are investigating whether human waste could be used to help fertilise Manuka honey. Audio
The Land of Poo and Honey
New Zealand is on the verge of becoming the land of poo and honey. Manuka honey is becoming big business and sending human waste to land fill seems, well, a waste. Audio
Wairarapa Eco Farm
At the Wairarapa Eco Farm weeds are welcome and so are visitors who want to come and see how the farm works. The organic farm, which is run using the community supported agriculture model, allows… Audio
Wellington and Dunedin to get rental housing WOF
The housing stock in Wellington and Dunedin is in for a shake-up with confirmation a rental warrant of fitness scheme will go ahead this year. Audio
The Mixtape: Eddie Johnston AKA Lontalius/Race Banyon
Eddie Johnston makes us a mixtape of tracks that inspires his dual musical personalities: Lontalius and Race Banyon. Audio
Buskers - Mimi Gilbert
Busker Mimi Gilbert is a native of Ojai, California - a valley town in Ventura County known for its new age hippyish vibe. In recent years Mimi has spent much of her time in New Zealand; performing… Audio, Gallery
Police still investigating Hutt Valley attack
A woman has been left with cuts and bruises after a stranger assaulted her at her Hutt Valley home. Police said the woman, 63, was assaulted by a man at...
Police break up campground fight
Armed police had to break up a fight at a campground in Horowhenua last night. Audio
Dog owners warned over toxic algae
Dog owners are being warned to keep their pets on leads after toxic algae was found in parts of the Hutt River near Silverstream.
Artificial surf reef proposed in Wellington
Locals are worried Wellington Airport's planned runway extension will kill some of the city's best waves. Will a proposed artificial surf reef help? Audio
Speed camera attack 'bloody appalling'
Police have vowed to catch and prosecute the person who fired a rifle at a speed camera in Wainuiomata, near Wellington, on Christmas Eve.
Plans to keep Lyall Bay's surf if the runway's extended
Wellington's Lyall Bay has been surfed for more than a century, but locals are worried the airport's runway extension plans could kill some of the city's best waves. Audio
Christmas light show keeps on giving
Christmas may be over but the show and the glow still lingers for some, with a traffic-stopping, visual symphony of the festive season north of Wellington. Audio
Spectrum for 27 December 2015
Spectrum for 27 December 2015 (The Homefront War) Ena Ryan talks to Jack Perkins about wartime Wellington of the 1940s. As battles raged and casualties mounted, those left behind to keep the home… Audio
Italian food with Giulio Ricatti
Italian cuisine is not only delissimo, it's also a healthy option without sacrificing flavour. Giulio Ricatti moved to New Zealand from Italy six years ago to set up his restaurant Cicio Cacio Osteria… Audio
Musical Siblings - Athuzela Brown/Womb/A Hum Of Voices
Charlotte and Haz Forrester used to be a dreamy folk group called Athuzela Brown. In the last couple of years the twins have split apart musically, pursuing solo projects Womb, and A Hum Of Voices… Audio
Around The House: Painting
Uncovering lead paint and toppling off insecure ladders are two of the hazards DIY house painters face, and across the country over the summer there will be thousands of homeowners making the most of… Audio, Gallery
14-year-old caught drink driving in Wairarapa
Police say a 14-year-old boy is among drivers facing drink driving charges following a blitz in the Masterton area.
