Wellington
Wellington mayoralty: Foster's margin reduced in final count
Former Wellington mayor Justin Lester has signalled he may request a recount after final results showed Andy Foster won by just 62 votes.
Council scrambles to remove ads after poster boy's racist tweets
The Greater Wellington Regional Council scrambled to remove ads promoting a career in bus driving after it discovered a string of racist tweets by one of its poster boys.
Wellington results full of upsets, surprises
Many of the big upsets and surprises this year have come from the Wellington region. Three, and likely four, mayors have been ousted there. RNZ Wellington Issues reporter Laura Dooney has been… Audio
First-time food finalists
In this episode of Voices; we hear how a shared passion for culture and food has paid off for migrants Trang and Pritesh Kajaria, and Betsy Rivas - who have been selected among the finalists in this… Audio
First-time food finalists
In this episode of Voices; we hear how a shared passion for culture and food has paid off for migrants Trang and Pritesh Kajaria, and Betsy Rivas - who have been selected among the finalists in this…
AudioSharing a tale of tough times to help other migrant mums
In this episode of Voices; we hear about a solo mother's struggle to stay in Aotearoa New Zealand after a marriage breakup. Produced by Sara Vui-Talitu. Audio
Sharing a tale of tough times to help other migrant mums
In this episode of Voices; we hear about a solo mother's struggle to stay in Aotearoa New Zealand after a marriage breakup. Produced by Sara Vui-Talitu.
AudioAirlines turning a blind eye to carry-on luggage rule breakers
Aviation commentator Irene King joins the show to discuss carry-on baggage protocols and how the process of getting on and off planes can be sped up. Audio
Calling Home: Catherine O'Connell in Tokyo, Japan
The Rugby World Cup kicked off in Tokyo on Friday night, so it is apt that Calling Home is heading there for the first time this weekend. We're joined by ground-breaking Kiwi lawyer Catherine… Audio
Wellington mayor lays down challenge to rivals
Justin Lester has challenged other mayoral candidates to commit to continue paying the living wage to council staff.
Fair pay for bus drivers a hot topic in Wellington elections
Candidates for Wellington's regional council agree bus drivers need to be given more pay, and better conditions.
Shelly Bay: Claims Sir Peter Jackson funding dissident iwi group
Claims have been made that Sir Peter Jackson is throwing more money at opposing a controversial Shelly Bay housing development on Wellington's coast.
Let's Deal with It
In this episode of Voices; we hear why some immigrants are now calling time on racial abuse and discrimination. Produced by Sara Vui-Talitu. Audio
Let's Deal with It
In this episode of Voices; we hear why some immigrants are now calling time on racial abuse and discrimination. Produced by Sara Vui-Talitu.
AudioPlaying favourites with Garage Project's Pete Gillespie
Brewer Pete Gillespie set up the Garage Project brewery in Wellington in 2011, following stints working at breweries in England and at the Malt Shovel in Sydney. At the time it opened it was the only… Audio
Wellington divided on jaywalking
Comments by a Wellington City councillor that careless jaywalkers on the capital's Golden Mile might be the victims of natural selection has outraged some road safety campaigners.
However, Brian… Audio
Surf's up: Lyall Bay's biggest waves in 20 years
Wellington surfers braved the cold wind and took to the water to ride the biggest waves in 20 years today.
'This train's not going anywhere until you're off'
Wellington train conductor J.J Phillips stopped her train in its tracks last night to kick off a racist passenger. She spoke to Checkpoint host Alex Perrottet. Video, Audio
Jennifer Stumm gives a concert of virtuosity and drama
Te Kōkī Trio and Jennnifer Stumm's “Secrets & Hidden Messages” programme has at its heart the restless and extravagant Romanticism of Schumann and Brahms, music which shows off Stumm’s virtuosity to…
Following the Journey of your Recycling Bag. Part 2
Continuing our series on waste and recycling, we speak to Phillip Millichamp who is Group Manager for Environment and External Relations Manager with Oji Fibre in NZ, the company that processes… Audio
