Wellington Region

Fly My Pretties brings together the crème de la crème of the Wellington music scene. Although Fly My Pretties players haven't quite flown the coop yet- they returned to stages in Auckland and… Audio

Veronika Meduna joins a geology field party to travel along the Wairarapa fault line 150 years after the 1855 earthquake. Audio

This year marks the 10th anniversary of the 'Morrison Music Trust' record label, headed by financier and arts patron, Lloyd Morrison. The Morrison Trust record label has produced CDs from Beethoven to… Audio

Nigel 'Booga' Beazley was the singer for 'Head Like a Hole' who dominated Wellington's rock scene throughout the 90's. The band were known as much for their spirited songs that traversed funk, groove… Audio

Attitudes towards caring for the mentally ill in New Zealand have changed dramatically over the last 70 years. How did our society cope with those who were regarded as "hopeless", "mad" or simply… Audio, Gallery

As New Zealand's loudest and naughtiest Rock & Roll bands, Head Like A Hole front man Booga Beasley and new drummer Mike Franklin Browne talk on Musical Chairs about HLAH's origins in Wellington… Audio

Jon Toogood and Tom Larkin - the nice guys of rock in the Wellington band Shihad state they are NOT a heavy metal band. They talk of touring overseas, New Zealand talent and working with Jaz Coleman… Audio

Film-score Composer John Charles, who has had huge success in "Goodbye Pork Pie", "Utu", and "The Quiet Earth" joins Musical Chairs to discuss his work and the challenges of writing music for films. Audio

In studio, with 4-year-old son, Teremoana Rapley discusses her childhood musical inspirations and her newly launched career as a solo-artist. Audio

Nick Rowney, singer, lyricist and harmonica player from Shadowfax and The Dick Thrust Blues Band. As he currently is working on a solo project, he reflects on 25 years in the Wellington music scene. Audio

With the success of her album Oxygen of Love, Emma Paki joins Radio New Zealand to perform tracks off the record. Audio

Jerome Cvitanovich talks to New Zealand music pioneer Johnny Cooper about his early years and his successful entertainment career. Audio

Burning Fires: Maori Writers speak #1 The Tapu Te Ranga hui Tapu Te Ranga Marae in Island Bay Wellington was built by Playwright, TV and Short story writer Bruce Stewart and others. In April 1992… Audio