Wellington Region
Your Place - Matiu-Somes Island
An island that's only 25 hectares in area and has a permanent human population of just three, but nonetheless has a sizeable place in New Zealand history. Audio
Insight for 6 September 2009: Waterfronts
Eric Frykberg looks at the on-going tussles over the waterfront developments in Auckland and Wellington. Audio
Broadcasters Pete Sinclair and Doreen observed Beatlemania first hand
In June 1964 the Beatles came to New Zealand. Pete Sinclair and Doreen observed Beatlemania first hand outside the St George Hotel where the hordes waited for a glimpse of the Fab Four. Audio
He Rourou for 7 April 2009
The Maori history of Wellington harbour brought forward. Audio
Head Like A Hole - Nigel Booga Beazley
Kirsten Johnstone catches up with Booga ahead of the reformation of HLAH. Audio
Holiday Hotspot - The Southward Car Museum
If you usually drive past the Southward Car Museum on your journey north out of Wellington - now's the time to stop. Audio
'E Tū': New Zealand's first hip-hop record
In 1988 Upper Hutt Posse released the kaupapa-driven single 'E Tu', a single that has the distinction of being Aotearoa's first rap record. Sam Wicks celebrates 'E Tu' by speaking to Te Kupu, the… Audio
He Rourou for Wednesday 28 May 2008
Tama Coker talks about growing up on the marae of Takapuwahia in Porirua city. Audio
He Rourou for 27 May 2008
Tama Coker grew up in Porirua city on the marae of Takapuwahia and in He Rourou today, he talks about those younger times. Audio
Spectrum for 10 February 2008
Jack Perkins' brief but affectionate historical tour of Wellington Harbour. Audio
The Secret Life of Film Composers
A film's music soundtrack is one of those things that if done well, will go largely un-noticed, yet it's a vital aspect in conveying the emotional and dramatic intent of a movie. It is a highly… Audio
Fur Patrol - Live at Galatos
Ex-Wellington trio Fur Patrol play tunes from their new EP The Long Distance Runner along with a couple of classic tracks live at an Auckland industry showcase for New Zealand Music Month at Galatos.
…Musical Chairs - Tim Prebble
Tim Prebble is a man who's been obsessed with sound since playing in the grain silos on his parent's farm as a four year old. Now, his days are filled with creating sound effects for film. His credits… Audio
Sheila Natusch: from Stewart Island to Owhiro Bay
Kim Hill's first interview with the New Zealand historian and natural science writer, brought up on Stewart Island. Audio
Musical Chairs - The Peace Boat
Thomas Voyce and Simon Rycroft are the masterminds behind the sun kissed sounds of Wellington roots, hip hop and soul collective Rhombus. Earlier this year the two set out on a multi-destination… Audio
Musical Chairs - Hot Club Sandwich
Andrew London and Terry Crayford are Hot Club Sandwich - and these two omnipresent Wellington swingers have just released their fifth CD - Ridin' With Bob. Today on Musical Chairs, we hear about their… Audio
Musical Chairs - Barnaby Does Brazil
B-LIVE OE: BRAZIL is a project that took 5 New Zealand musicians to Brazil to collaborate with local Brazilian musicians, record new music for an album and film the event for a documentary. The aim… Audio
Musical Chairs - Dam Native
Rising from the ashes of Native Base in 1992, Dam Native was formed by Danny Haimona in the politically-charged mould of Upper Hutt Posse. With wordplay that twisted English, Maori and Hip Hop… Audio
Stonehenge Aotearoa (Science)
A full-scale working adaptation of Stonehenge in England, remodelled for the southern skies. Audio
Musical Chairs - The Making Of Fly My Pretties (Part Two)
In Part Two of "The Making of Fly My Pretties" we'll meet the rest of the players, bear witness to nerves, union disputes and limousine rides. Now is your chance to hear the sublime voices of Hollie… Audio
