Wellington Region
Space Between
Space Between is a sustainable zero waste fashion design project run through Massey University. Sonia Sly meets the designers and team behind the project to look at why they're reconstructing… Audio
Vigil to remember Alex Fisher tonight
Many in the small village of Waitarere and nearby Levin are expected to attend a candlelight vigil tonight in remembrance of 10-year-old boy Alex Fisher.
Massey University's new look School of Music
Massey University has launched its new School of Music and with it, a new degree in Bachelor of Commercial Music which it believes is unique in New Zealand. There are three majors in the degree: music… Audio
Conversations with Harry
Cultural entrepreneur Harry Seresin was an identity in Wellington from his arrival in 1939, safe from Nazi persecution, through several decades of energy and passion for life and the arts. In 1992 he… Audio
Patrick Evans and Kate De Goldi: writers and writing
Patrick Evans is the author of the first biography of the writer Janet Frame. His play based on his 2010 novel, Gifted, is playing at Wellington's Circa Theatre, and his new novel, The Back of His… Audio
Playing Favourites with Kris Sowersby
Wellington typeface designer whose Klim Type Foundry sells a range of typefaces internationally. Financier, his new typeface for the Financial Times, won him a Purple Pin for graphic design at this… Audio, Gallery
Vivian Hutchinson: the Māori Land March
Community activist and social entrepreneur based in Taranaki who was a member of the Māori Land March in 1975, and contributed to the exhibition, Not One More Acre, marking the 40th anniversary of the… Audio, Gallery
Residents oppose Wgtn council campground plans
Residents turned out last night to oppose a Wellington City Council plan to develop what it calls a low-cost campground.
Tribunal hears Lake Horowhenua concerns
Māori claimants in Levin are making the most of their first opportunity to stake their claim to Lake Horowhenua and urge an end to its pollution.
Local MP says Waitarere shaken by Alex Fisher's death
The Waitarere Beach community is in shock after the search for 10-year-old Alex Fisher ended with the discovery of his body in sand dunes yesterday. Local MP Nathan Guy spent time with the police… Audio
10 year old boy's body found
Alex Ashton speaks to Morning Report from Waitarere Beach. Audio
Waitarere left shocked after 10 year old boy's body found
The Waitarere Beach community is in shock after 10-year-old Alex Fisher was found dead yesterday. The police are treating the death as suspicious and spent the night guarding the crime scene. Audio
Horowhenua mayor says town reeling from discovery of boy's body
Police investigators will today continue examining the spot on Waitarere Beach near Levin where the body of a missing boy was found yesterday. The Horowhenua mayor Brendan Duffy spoke with reporter… Audio
High interest in Māori grief support group
A unique grief support programme featuring Māori authors is attracting nationwide interest, its organiser says.
Billingual menu creates great kōrero
A Wellington restaurant that launched a bilingual menu using English and Te Reo Māori says it is encouraging some diners to order their kai in Māori.
Search continues for missing Levin boy
The search for a 10-year-old boy missing in the dense Waitarere Forest near Levin resumes in about an hour. Reporter Adriana Weber is at Waitarere Beach Fire Station. Audio
Police say their focus is on finding missing 10-year-old
Police have called on the military for help as they continue to search for ten year old Alex Fisher, who's missing in Waitarere Forest near Levin. Audio
Police media conference on missing 10 yr old
Reporter Alex Ashton who has been at the police media conference about the search for the missing 10-year-old Alex Fisher. Audio
Search for missing 10-year-old continues
A massive search is underway for a 10 year old boy who has been missing in a forest north of Levin for more than a day. Reporter Alex Ashton is at the police search headquarters at the Waitarere Beach… Audio
Search for missing boy continues overnight
The Police and search and rescuers have been searching all night for a 10-year old boy missing in the Waiterere forest, north of Levin since yesterday. Area Commander, Inspector Sarah Stewart spoke to… Audio
