Wellington Region
Remi the dog to the rescue - Angel Marsh
This is a story about being saved by an angel and an English bull terrior named Remi. Upper Hutt couple Angel Marsh and David McCready were driving home over Haywards Hill one night, when they came… Audio
New fault in Wgtn not expected to hit property owners in pocket
The discovery of a new faultline in Wellington is not expected to hit homeowners in the pocket or raise risk levels in the city. Audio
Civil Defence on the new Wellington fault line
Scientists have discovered an active fault line in Wellington harbour capable of generating a 7 point 1 magnitude quake but don't yet know how far it runs or whether it could generate a tsunami. Audio
Rare, old books donated to Lions Monster Bookfair in Kapiti
Two ancient and rare books have been donated to Kapiti book fair but their owners remain a mystery. Audio
The risks from newly discovered Wellington quake fault
Scientists have discovered an active fault line in Wellington harbour capable of generating a magnitude 7 point 1 earthquake but don't yet know how far it runs through the city. Audio
Underwater Builders - our Commercial Divers
Ever wondered what a blow torch and chainsaw sounded like underwater? It's dangerous work and often in very dirty conditions. Commercial divers maintain and build our ports and waterways every day of… Audio
Rare books for Kapiti book fair- Joe Franklin
Two ancient and rare books have been anonymously gifted to a Kapiti book fair. The annual Lions Monster Bookfair receives about 60,000 donated books per year. And this year, spokesperson Joe Franklin… Audio
Mobile app is created to entice more children to the outdoors
Wellington City Council has developed a mobile phone app which aims to get more kids out of the house and enjoying the sunshine. Audio
Artisan cheesemaker says audit cost will scupper her business
Biddy Fraser-Davies is an award-winning artisan cheesemaker and says the cost of annual audits required by the Ministry of Primary Industries are unsustainable and may put her out of business. Biddy… Audio
Corinna Hunziker - From skating to filmmaking
Former roller derby skater turned filmmaker Corinna Hunziker is the director of the documentary The All Skates. The documentary follows female skaters vying for a place on the national squad. Corinna… Audio
Chromatic Investigations
Masterton's Aratoi: Wairarapa Museum of Art and History has pulled off a coup that will make it the envy of galleries around the country. The gallery's director, Alice Hutchison, has spent the past… Audio
Introducing - Bad Blocks
Bad Blocks, introducing their song Turning, from the EP Circulate. Audio
Jay Knight - Making Waves
Hailing from Wellington, Jay Knight is an upcoming beatmaker affiliated with the Young, Gifted and Broke collective who has just released his debut album, 19/94. Aleyna Martinez catches up with the… Audio
Uther Dean: cuttlefish and soul
Performer and co-writer of 'Everything is Surrounded By Water', which was originally performed in living rooms during the New Zealand Fringe 2014, and won the Best Solo award. Audio
Brooke Fraser: new directions
New Zealand singer/songwriter Brooke Fraser talks about her career and new album, Brutal Romantic. Video, Audio
Ticket to Ride
Examining the trade-off between price and quality for public transport passengers in New Zealand's three main cities, and some comparisons from abroad, with research economist Neil Douglas. Audio
Decision on Wellington super-city due
The Local Government Commission is expected to release its decision soon on whether the Wellington region's 8 councils should be amalgamated and to what extent. Audio
Grant Robertson wants review done before leadership vote
The only MP to confirm he'll be running against David Cunliffe is the Wellington Central MP Grant Robertson. Audio
Into Orbit - Caverns
Wellington experimental rock duo Into Orbit have recently released their debut album, Caverns. Craig Hayes talks to Into Orbit drummer Ian Moir and guitarist Paul Stewart about the band's decision to… Audio
Fat Freddy's Drop Tour Diary
Wellington's seminal dub and soul marauders Fat Freddy's Drop recently toured Europe and the UK. Scott Towers aka Chopper Reeds, the band's saxophonist, documented the trip and talked to the people… Audio