Wellington Region
Man who filmed sexual attack on child jailed
A man who installed cameras so he could film his sexual abuse of a five-year-old girl has been jailed for nine years and six months.
Kiwi's death 'bolt out of the blue'
A kiwi has been euthanised after being found paralysed in Wellington sanctuary Zealandia.
Crafting the Future of Hair
What are the demands of the hairdressing industry today, and what does it mean to diversify in a highly competitive business that relies on bums on seats? Sonia Sly visits Willis York in Wellington to… Audio
Report suggests more rules for freedom campers
The Government's red tape razor gang yesterday went against its brief by suggesting new rules around freedom camping. The district council's chief executive Adam Feeley Joins Morning Report. Audio
PM likes the idea of a pair of panda bears for Wellington
The push to bring giant pandas to Wellington Zoo has been given the nod by the Government. Wellington's Deputy Mayor Justin Lester has been spearheading the campaign to bring the panda bear here. Audio
Simon Brew: Airforce Band
The RNZAF Band present Airforce in Concert this weekend in Wellington. Conductor and Flight Lieutenant Simon Brew previews the repertoire for their performance. Audio
Bonnie Howland - Mascara for Sight
Founder of Indigo and Iris, a project that aims to provide funds for returning eyesight. The first product is an organic mascara and all profits will go to treat preventable blindness in the Pacific… Audio
Is learning Mandarin an economic necessity?
Will speaking Mandarin be a future economic necessity for New Zealanders? Do New Zealanders need to bridge the cultural and linguistic knowledge gap between China and New Zealand? Is there an economic… Audio, Gallery
Is learning Mandarin an economic necessity?
Will speaking Mandarin be a future economic necessity for New Zealanders? Do New Zealanders need to bridge the cultural and linguistic knowledge gap between China and New Zealand? Is there an economic…
AudioAnswers wanted on sex offender's release
Some Upper Hutt residents are demanding officials be upfront with them about the release of a convicted child sex offender into the area. Audio
Corrections defends release of sex offender in Upper Hutt
Some Upper Hutt residents are demanding officials be upfront with them about a convicted paedophile who has been released into the area. The Corrections Department's Lower North Island operations… Audio
Upper Hutt residents want more information
Some Upper Hutt residents are demanding officials be upfront with them about a convicted paedophile who has been released into the area. Catherine Hutton spoke to those who live near the school. Audio
Business confidence in capital takes a hit
The latest survey by the city's Chamber of Commerce shows a net 13.1% of businesses expect the region's economy to improve over the next year; almost half what it was three months ago. Audio
Porgy and Bess - 50 years since NZ performance
Steve Danby rummages through the archives and provides an insight into the New Zealand Opera Company's production of George Gershwin's Porgy and Bess. The cast included American performers, an… Audio, Gallery
School concerned about sex offender
Corrections is defending a decision to release a convicted sex offender into the Upper Hutt community, despite concerns from the principal of a nearby school.
Longbush Free Range Pork and The Prodigal Daughter
An American couple, Naya Brangenberg and Jeremy Wilhelm, have settled in Wairarapa and turned a hobby of running rare breed pigs into a full scale, free range system supplying specialty outlets and… Audio, Gallery
Longbush Free Range Pork and The Prodigal Daughter
An American couple, Naya Brangenberg and Jeremy Wilhelm, have settled in Wairarapa and turned a hobby of running rare breed pigs into a full scale, free range system supplying specialty outlets and…
AudioFood with Jacob Brown
Jacob Brown of The Larder, Wellington. Including a recipe for Pickled Sardines. Audio
Naomi Christensen: Tuba soloist
Tuba player Naomi Christensen was last year's Brass Player of the Year at the New Zealand School of Music. This weekend, she's the featured soloist with the Wellington Chamber Orchestra, playing the… Audio