Wellington
Pasifika families no longer have to pay for 'overpriced rental homes'
The dream of owning a home is now a reality for 18 Pasifika families in Porirua, one of the four main cities that make up the Greater Wellington Region.
Moment of Calm: Swimmers at the Beach
We're off to the waterfront for this year's final "sonic" Moment of Calm. Audio
2024 NZ Composer Sesssions
2024 New Zealand Composer Sessions
Robert Orr (oboe), David Bremner (trombone), New Zealand Symphony Orchestra/Hamish McKeich Audio
Coming up
Kirgan Baez, Julian: Reflection
New Zealand Symphony Orchestra/Hamish McKeich
2024 NZ Composer Sessions Audio
Moment of Calm: Lovely birdsong, but what is it?
Can you identify this mystery bird Bryan Crump recorded outside his front door? Audio
ANDERSON arr Wasson: Sleigh Ride
NZSO Brass Ensemble conducted by Yoram Levy.
Recorded 5 December 2025, Michael Fowler Centre, Wellington by RNZ Concert Audio
PIERPONT arr DiLorenzo: Jingle Bells Swing-a-Ling-Ding
NZSO Brass Ensemble conducted by Yoram Levy.
Recorded 5 December 2025, Michael Fowler Centre, Wellington by RNZ Concert Audio
BERNARD arr Buerkle: Winter Wonderland
NZSO Brass Ensemble conducted by Yoram Levy.
Recorded 5 December 2025, Michael Fowler Centre, Wellington by RNZ Concert Audio
TORME arr Mowat: The Christmas Song
NZSO Brass Ensemble conducted by Yoram Levy.
Recorded 5 December 2025, Michael Fowler Centre, Wellington by RNZ Concert Audio
LAURIDSEN arr Buerkle: O Magnum Mysterium
NZSO Brass Ensemble conducted by Yoram Levy.
Recorded 5 December 2025, Michael Fowler Centre, Wellington by RNZ Concert Audio
TRAD arr DiLorenzo: Joy to the World
NZSO Brass Ensemble conducted by Yoram Levy.
Recorded 5 December 2025, Michael Fowler Centre, Wellington by RNZ Concert Audio
TOMASI: Fanfares Liturgiques
NZSO Brass Ensemble conducted by Yoram Levy.
Recorded 5 December 2025, Michael Fowler Centre, Wellington by RNZ Concert Audio
BARBER: Mutations from Bach
NZSO Brass Ensemble conducted by Yoram Levy.
Recorded 5 December 2025, Michael Fowler Centre, Wellington by RNZ Concert Audio
BACH arr Mowat: Brandenburg Concerto No 3 in G BWV1048
NZSO Brass Ensemble conducted by Yoram Levy.
Recorded 5 December 2025, Michael Fowler Centre, Wellington by RNZ Concert Audio
Person killed, major road closed for hours as fuel truck hits building
One person has died following the crash on Rutherford Street.
Moment of a Calm: The pre-dawn Tui Chorus
You have to be up before the crack o' dawn to catch this week's "Sonic" Moment of Calm. Audio
'Extremely concerning': Vandals block cycle path with planks
A champion cyclist is "disgusted" by a spate of vandalism in Wellington's Town Belt which appears to be targeting mountain bikers.
Moment of Calm: Blackbirds again.
There's something to be said for suburbia when the local blackbird is on song. Audio
Plans for two new tunnels in Wellington to cost $4 billion
Plans for two new tunnels for Wellington's SH1 have been revealed with a total cost of up to $4 billion. Wellington's Mayor Andrew Little spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
