Wellington Region

Architecture students in Wellington have put together a plan to save Wellington's Cuba Street from being destroyed in an earthquake. Audio

Christchurch-based US artist, lecturer and critic speaks about his latest exhibition 'Muse' taking place at Suite Gallery in Wellington. Audio

New research shows some Cook Strait faults may be less stressed and may now be further away from rupturing. A team of scientists studied the 2013 Cook Strait and Lake Grassmere earthquakes. And found… Audio

Wellington's ladies of the sea will sail out of Wellington Harbour for good next month. The red tugboat sisters, Toia and Ngahue, have been on duty in the harbour for more than 40 years. And now, the… Audio

Wellington folk musician Peter Dyer on the life and legacy of the "father of folk" Pete Seeger. Audio

For a moment there, waking during the night surrounded by the sounds of 50 or so sleeping people Suzanne Tamaki, was reminded of sleeping in a wharenui/ whare tupuna at a pā. Only she wasn't at the pā… Audio

Phillip Norman, author of Douglas Lilburn's biography, talks with Emma Smith about the life and work of this pioneering NZ orchestral and electroacoustic composer who will be honoured at the 2014 APRA… Audio

Painter, poet, curator and writer, discussing two new books, focused on real life tragedies: How To Be Dead in a Year of Snakes by Chris Tse, and; Dear Neil Roberts by Airini Beautrais. Audio

Movie director (Titanic, Avatar) and executive producer of new documentary Deepsea Challenge 3D, which chronicles his piloting of a solo submersible to the depths of the Pacific Ocean's Mariana… Audio

Australian-based lutenist and bowhorn player featuring at the New Zealand Lutefest 2014 in Wellington. Audio

Big changes in the way acute patients are admitted to Wellington Hospital are being credited with it hitting a government target for emergency department waiting times after years of trying. Audio

A shopkeeper has warned the Wellington City Council that if synthetic drugs are allowed back into Cuba Mall it will be disastrous. Audio

A tour of the seaside township with: Steve Phillips, stalwart of Eastbourne, RSA President, sailor, tennis player and committee member; Mary Longmore, who grew up in Eastbourne and returned there to… Audio

Two starring actors from the Bacchanals' production of Blue Stockings by Jessica Swayle. Audio

The times bars and bottle-stores will close their doors in Wellington is being fiercely debated at an appeal hearing in the capital. Audio

Elizabeth reviews last week's Wellington performance by Russia's leading String Quartet. Audio

A man who has lived in Wellington council flats for nearly thirty years says community organisations don't have what it takes to be landlords and keep the rent down for thousands of tenants. Audio

Established to enhance understanding between China and countries around the globe, the 10th anniversary of the Confucius Institute is being celebrated by three universities in New Zealand. Lynda is at… Audio

Circa Theatre's production of 'Isaac's Eye' by Lucas Hnath. Audio