Wellington
New Zealand in the 1940's - Rick Helin
Historical footage showing New Zealand in the 1940s has turned up in California, and the search is on to find out who filmed the images. The silent footage was apparently taken by an American couple… Audio
Weta Digital: Wayne Stables
Twenty-five years on, Weta Digital is more than holding its own in a hugely competitive and fast-moving industry. As Weta celebrates its 25th anniversary, Lynn Freeman met long-serving Visual Effects… Audio
Theatrical institution Bats to be reborn in Wellington
It is a Wellington theatrical institution, carving out the early careers of many successful New Zealand actors, including Cliff Curtis and Kerry Fox. Audio
Petrol station attendant considers legal action
A petrol station attendant is considering legal action saying he's had his pay docked hundreds of dollars for motorists driving off without paying for fuel. Audio
Jogger's family tell inquest road layout was poor
The family of a jogger walked out of an inquest in Wellington today, and the coroner has decided to bring in security guards tomorrow to keep control of the hearing. Audio
Witnesses tell of horrific sound as jogger ran into bus
There were tears and hugs in the Wellington Coroner's Court today when the driver of a bus which hit a jogger apologised to the woman's family for her death. Audio
Music 101 Pocket Edition 19
We pay tribute to Soane, Brooke Fraser says goodbye to her guitar, Bunnies on Ponies' Sam Scott on being a teen and The Eastern take in Stewart Island. Audio
Police Association concerns over extended bar hours
The Police Association expresses its concerns over the prospect of longer bar opening hours in Wellington. Greg O'Connor is the Association President. Audio
Wellington mayor denies deal with bar owners
Wellington's mayor is denying a deal was hammered out on the city's draft alcohol plan with Hospitality New Zealand, before it went to public submissions. Audio
Tertiary groups joining forces to fill empty IT jobs
Three of Wellington's biggest tertiary providers want to start a joint information technology course to train hundreds of people vacancies. Audio
Sattriya Dance - The international language of gesture
Indian music, food and dance lit up Wellington recently when a renowned dance troupe from northeast India helped celebrate the annual Diwali Festival of Lights. Lynda meets award winning international… Audio
Sattriya Dance - The international language of gesture
Indian music, food and dance lit up Wellington recently when a renowned dance troupe from northeast India helped celebrate the annual Diwali Festival of Lights. Lynda meets award winning international…
AudioSuspicious parcel identified at US Embassy in Wellington
Reporter Alex Ashton is outside the American embassy in Thorndon where a suspicious package has been located and Hazmat control vehicles have been stationed. Audio
Lit Crawl: Rejectamenta
Rejection makes you stop in your tracks. No sooner do your eyes trace over the words: I am writing to inform you… Then your heart sinks, your eyes well with tears, the piece of paper falls to the… Audio
Wellington International Ukulele Orchestra Album Diary
In two sessions recorded in Wellington this year, the Wellington International Ukulele Orchestra produced their first full-length album. Titled Be Mine Tonight after the classic song by Th' Dudes, the… Audio
Youth ZEAL
Parts of West Auckland may be getting a bad name with its teenagers. But one organisation is doing something about it. Audio
Harcourts building to stay up
It's back to square one for a historic building in the heart of central Wellington. Audio
Architecture students put together plan to save Cuba Street
Architecture students in Wellington have put together a plan to save Wellington's Cuba Street from being destroyed in an earthquake. Audio
Wellington's tugboat sisters - Captain Charles Smith
Wellington's ladies of the sea will sail out of Wellington Harbour for good next month. The red tugboat sisters, Toia and Ngahue, have been on duty in the harbour for more than 40 years. And now, the… Audio
Homelessness in Wellington
For a moment there, waking during the night surrounded by the sounds of 50 or so sleeping people Suzanne Tamaki, was reminded of sleeping in a wharenui/ whare tupuna at a pā. Only she wasn't at the pā… Audio