Wellington Region

The old Foxton Fizz factory in Manawatu holds treasure from not only the companies own heritage, but also the history of the local fizzy drinks from around the country, that all but died out in the… Audio

Janet Bayly from the Mahara Gallery in Waikanae. Audio

People driving on one of Wellington's busiest stretches of road will have to deal with lower speed limits for the next year as construction ramps up on New Zealand's first 'smart' motorway. Audio

An Islamic leader in Wellington is urging people to show more respect for Islam. Audio

New Zealand music history will be made in New York City this week when Porirua born, Los Angeles based soul singer Aaradhna steps on stage at a sold-out Apollo Music Café at the Apollo Theatre, the… Audio

A converted Catholic hall in the small Manawatu town of Woodville is home to almost 150 organs of different size, shape and grandeur. Audio

Whale watcher Nadine Bott. Audio

Move to Wellington and become a consultant -- at least that's what one online recruitment site's new data shows will put more money in your pocket this year. Audio

The Black Caps have just started the fourth day of their second test against Sri Lanka at the Basin Reserve Cricket ground. RNZ reporter Stephen Hewson has been watching the match. Audio

Deborah Gray is one half of a husband and wife clowning team in Wellington. Audio

Investors in the fictious Ross Asset Management Scheme aren't closer to recovering any of their money. Audio

Jerome Cvitanovich drops in on luthier and musician Paddy Burgin. In his backyard workshop Paddy crafts guitars, bouzoukis, mandolins and harps, in fact, he can make any stringed instrument. Audio

Archaeologist Mary O'Keeffe has unearthed some surprising clues to our country's pre-colonial history while working on Kapiti's MacKays to Peka Peka Expressway project. Audio

Kai o Te Aro in Wellington is a great example of a community garden. Built on the site of an old University carpark, it's been transformed into a productive garden which feeds the community and… Audio

Good fences make good neighbours, as the saying goes. Fences are one of the issues most likely to cause friction between neighbours. Lynn Freeman walks around a suburban property with six neighbours… Audio

The Dowse Art Museum with Courtney Johnson. Audio

The Greater Wellington Regional Council's been accused of running a propaganda-filled campaign in support of a super-city amalgamation. Audio

Lynn Freeman learns first hand what's involved with fostering kittens for the SPCA and manages to break several of the cardinal rules within the first week. She's joined by her foster buddy Lisa… Audio