Wellington Region
Jacinda Ardern addresses adoring crowd after being sworn in as PM
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and her ministers were sworn in as New Zealand’s new government today. They then returned to Parliament to a rapturous welcome. Video, Audio
Te Papa's new artistic endeavour
Te Papa's new art gallery, Toi Art, will open next March. Two floors of the national museum will be dedicated to four exhibitions that include fashion, jewellery and abstract art. The new gallery will… Audio, Gallery
Inside the case that gripped the nation for 17 years
First Person - As the latest hearing wraps up on the Mark Lundy case, RNZ Court Reporter Anne Marie May looks back on both the High Court trials.
Wellingtonians hopeful for change
Beyond the Beehive, the suburbs are abuzz with the news that a new government is about to take the reigns after nine years under National.
John Leo Carter – Folk sounds from Ireland to Sweden to New Zealand
Irish folk musician John Leo Carter has jumped off a plane, headed to the Upbeat studio, and is playing the Wellington Folk Festival over Labour Weekend. The Öland, Sweden-based musician’s latest… Audio
Concert to mark coal mine tragedies in Wales & the West Coast
A cantata written to mark the 50th anniversary of a mining disaster in Wales, is about to have its New Zealand premiere. Sir Karl Jenkins wrote Cantata Memoria - For the Children of Aberfan, to… Audio
Safe-zone for party-goers piloted in Wellington
A safe zone for party-goers in Wellington's CBD over the summer is to be launched early next month.
New Gen artist Hera Lindsay Bird
High profile New Zealand poet Hera Lindsay Bird has been named as a 2017 Arts Foundation New Generation Artist, receiving $25,000 along with it. Audio
Crown says brain tissue on shirt incontrovertible evidence
The presence of Christine Lundy's brain tissue on her husband's shirt is incontrovertible evidence, but Mark Lundy's lawyer argues it may have gotten there through contamination during the police… Audio
Latest from Parliament as NZ waits for decision
RNZ Political Editor Jane Patterson joins Checkpoint live from Parliament. Video, Audio
NZ waits for decision on next government
The nation continues to wait for New Zealand First's decision on who will form the next government. Winston Peters said earlier today it was a "seriously difficult" decision to make. Video, Audio
Rob Ruha awarded prestigious Arts Laureate Award
Each recipient receives $50,000 to be used in any way they choose. Past winners include Taika Waititi, Chris Knox, Moana Maniapoto, Eleanor Catton and Jane Campion. Video, Audio
Evans Bay locals oppose freedom camping space
Local residents are opposing the Wellington City Council's plan to increase the freedom camping site on the Evans Bay Marina.
Wellington residents furious at council freedom camping proposal
Evans Bay residents say they're fed up with seeing campers getting dressed in public and doing their laundry, and are opposing council's proposal to add 30 car parks to the existing 46. Video, Audio
Mark Lundy's finances under microscope in Court of Appeal
The Crown says Mark Lundy killed his wife and daughter because they were under significant financial stress. Court reporter Anne Marie May has the latest. Audio
Have piano will travel
Pianist Jonathan Crayford is gearing up to hit the road with a Steinway D concert grand; not the usual way of doing things as a pianist but then Mr. Crayford has a fondness for being unique. And when… Audio
Chinese Language Week co-chairs Jo Coughlan and Raymond Huo
This week is the third New Zealand Chinese Language Week. Eva Radich is joined by the co-chairs of the week Jo Coughlan and Raymond Huo. Audio
Light quake widely felt
A light earthquake measuring 3.8 on the Richter Scale has hit the lower North Island.
Stroma’s Maximum Minimalism
Maximum Minimalism is the paradoxical title of Stroma’s concert at Wellington’s City Gallery featuring the hypnotic, looping sound worlds of composers Steve Reich, Julia Wolfe, Alison Isadora and… Audio
Pāua poacher sentenced to three year fishing ban
A Wellington man has been banned from fishing for three years for illegally taking and selling more than $17,000 worth of seafood on the black market.
