Wellington Region
Bottled treasures in the old Foxton Fizz factory
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
Wellington first in country to get 'smart' motorway.
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
Wellington holds interdenominational vigil
An Islamic leader in Wellington is urging people to show more respect for Islam. Audio
Aaradhna preparing to play The Apollo
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
Woodville Organ Museum hits the right note
A converted Catholic hall in the small Manawatu town of Woodville is home to almost 150 organs of different size, shape and grandeur. Audio
SEEK: Salaries up 7 percent in 2014
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
Cricket
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
Summer jobs
Deborah Gray is one half of a husband and wife clowning team in Wellington. Audio
Ross Asset investors vowing to fight after being
Investors in the fictious Ross Asset Management Scheme aren't closer to recovering any of their money. Audio
Paddy Burgin Luthier
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
A History of Student Radio - Episode Two
A four-part journey through 45 years of student radio in New Zealand. Part Two: broadcasters who would go on to become household names recall their youthful antics, and all sorts of politics. Audio
Roadwork archaeology
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
Community gardening (part 2)
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
Consumer tips - neighbours (part 1)
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
Hutt City Council files advert complaint
The Greater Wellington Regional Council's been accused of running a propaganda-filled campaign in support of a super-city amalgamation. Audio
Fostering animals for the SPCA
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
A History of Student Radio - Episode One
From the illegal homemade AM transmitters run for limited weeks of the university term, campus radio stations rapidly evolved into a beacon for music-lovers. A four-part journey through 45 years of… Audio