Wellington Region
How to Make Holograms - Nev Rodda
Next we're talking about holograms, the technology behind them, and the Wellington tech company taking them to a new level. Point Zero has developed new holographic technology, that lets users… Audio
Otaki road closure poses questions for couple
The closure of the only road into Otaki Forks north of Wellington means uncertainty for two people living near an unstable slip-prone road. Audio
Buskers bring Christmas cheer
Christmas buskers are out in force in the capital - some are doing it for fun, some because of hardship and others to finance a neverending world tour. Audio
Cliff cracks close only road in to Otaki Forks
Around twenty trampers may need to be helicoptered out from Otaki Forks after cracks were discovered on a cliff face, forcing the closure of the only road into the area. Audio
Open your hearts to refugees, Wellingtonians urged
Syrians fleeing their country's civil war will arrive in Wellington next year, prompting an appeal for practical and emotional help. Audio
Wellingtonians urged to volunteer time
Those organising support for the Syrians who will be resettled in Wellington early next year are appealing for people to welcome them with open arms and friendship. Audio
Man stopped from sailing $500 boat to Westport
Maritime authorities in Wellington have stopped a man from sailing an unseaworthy yacht he bought on TradeMe for $500 to Westport. Audio
No.2 chimp killed in suspected power play
It reads like an episode of the The Sopranos... the younger deputy in the clan deciding it was time to take on the boss of the past ten years. Audio
Wellington boatie tries to sail damaged yacht to Westport
A Wellington boatie's attempt to sail to Westport in a severely damaged yacht without an engine, radio or safety equipment has been stopped by authorities. Audio
Man jailed for importing 'bath salts'
A man cried in the dock at the Wellington District Court as he was jailed for more than two years for importing and selling the drug known as "bath salts".
Wellington Zoo chimp dies after fight
One of Wellington Zoo's chimpanzees has died after a fight with the alpha male of the troop. Audio
Man convicted of ex-wife's murder to appeal
Wellington man Michael Preston plans to appeal his conviction and sentence for murdering his ex-wife Mei Fan.
Grand New Opening - the China Cultural Centre
Dedicated to promoting Chinese culture through art and performance and strengthening ties between our countries, a new China Cultural Centre opens in Wellington, the second in Oceania. Audio, Gallery
Grand New Opening - the China Cultural Centre
Dedicated to promoting Chinese culture through art and performance and strengthening ties between our countries, a new China Cultural Centre opens in Wellington, the second in Oceania.
AudioPest Free Crofton Downs - Kelvin Hastie
Next we're talking about how to make your suburb pest free. Wellington conservationist, Kelvin Hastie, is the man behind making Crofton Downs the first pest free suburb. And he did this after a… Audio
2015: A Year of Disability Issues
The final One in Five programme. From accessibility in the Christchurch rebuild to herding sheep with a disability. And from the IPC Athletics World Championships in Doha to running the New York… Audio, Gallery
Meth worth $9 million hidden in coffee table
Police and Customs have intercepted about $9 million worth of methamphetamine stashed inside a coffee table.
Poetry 2015 with Gregory O'Brien
Painter, poet, curator and writer whose latest book is See What I Can See: New Zealand Photography for the Young and Curious. He discusses some of the highlights of New Zealand poetry in 2015. Audio
Music Books 2015 with Nick Bollinger
Writer, broadcaster, musician and record producer who was awarded the 2015 Adam Foundation Prize in Creative Writing at Victoria University of Wellington for Goneville, his music memoir about the… Audio
Books 2015 with Laura Kroetsch and Kate De Goldi
Laura Kroetsch is director of Adelaide Writers' Week at the 2016 Adelaide Festival. Kate De Goldi's most recent novel is From the Cutting Room of Barney Kettle, and the stage adaptation of her 2012… Audio