Wellington Region
Singer-songwriter Daisy van Wel
Lynn Freeman spoke to talented Wellington singer-songwriter and high school student Daisy van Wel.
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Joint Jukebox - Ross McHenry & Myele Manzanza
Back in 2015 on The Weekend, as part of our Musical Dynasties segment, Shaun D Wilson spoke to renowned Wellington-based beatmaker and jazz drummer Myele Manzanza.
Now we've brought back Myele back… Audio
Live The Dream - Irene Wakefield
Over the summer Wellingtonian Irene Wakefield is honing her online resource for teenagers who're considering serious relationships, or who are with partners who're hurting them physically and… Audio
Commissioned: Local Government Commission Chair Sir Wira Gardiner
Sir Wira Gardiner is chair of the Local Government Commission overseeing our 78 local authorities, 11 regional councils and 67 territorial authorities. Rodney, Waiheke and the Wairarapa could all have… Audio
The Great Outdoors - Tramping
We're a nation of walkers living in a country where the weather can turn from nice to nasty in a heartbeat. Lynn Freeman meets keen Wellington trampers Illona Keenan and Peter Barber. Audio, Gallery
Mother of Hutt killing victim leaves NZ with case unsolved
The mother of a Hutt Valley woman who died in an execution-style killing has returned home to Australia with the case still unsolved. Audio
Tolley murder: 'It's a daily thing, waiting for that phone call'
The family of a slain Upper Hutt woman are desperate for arrests to be made in the case, as police reveal one or more women may have been involved in the execution-style killing.
Demo starts on Wellington's Reading Cinema
Demolition of Wellington's Reading Cinema car park has begun this morning. Audio
Lake Onoke drowning victim named
Police have confirmed the name of the 34-year-old man from the Philippines who drowned in southern Wairarapa yesterday.
Body of fisherman swept out to sea found
The body of a man who was swept out to sea in southern Wairarapa yesterday has been recovered.
Wellington's vigilante tyre slasher strikes again
Travellers using a suburban street near Wellington airport for carparking have again had their tyres slashed, presumably by a cantankerous local.
Sing Sing Sing
Summer is a great time to be heading to outdoor concerts and taking some sun and sounds. The Reuben Bradley Sextet is a jazz group that is taking their show on the road with shows in the Nelson… Audio
Taiwan: rebuilding democracy with tech
Last year, shortly after visiting New Zealand, Taiwanese political activist and civic hacker Audrey Tang was appointed as a Cabinet Minister with special responsibility for solving communication… Audio
Latin Lolitas
One of the most notable fashion movements to come out of Japan is an uber feminine take on 19th century clothing called the Lolita style. The main version of Lolita is often very light colours like… Audio, Gallery
Sport: Starting Out
For a young person making the decision to dedicate themselves to a high performance sport it's an exciting and hugely challenging time. Young athletes may be putting everything else on hold. A big ask… Audio, Gallery
Smoking ephemera
Smoking now gets more expensive with a 10% increased in the tax on tobacco There'll be 10% rises on January the first, each year until 2020. It's estimated 15% of adult New Zealanders smoke daily… Audio, Gallery
Kitesurfer badly injured in Wellington
A 45-year-old man is in a critical condition in Wellington Hospital following a kitesurfing accident near Porirua.
The Great Outdoors - Everyone's Adventure
Children with wistful eyes and empty pockets used to hang around a kayak rental boatshed in Eastbourne in Wellington. Now, thanks to a new project called Everyone's Adventure, there's a very good… Audio
New Year Honours - Barrie Osborne ONZM
He's helped bring $500 million worth of films to this country, and counting, and for his services to the film industry, producer Barrie Osborne is now an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit.
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Octophonic/Ambisonic - Thomas Voyce
Thomas Voyce is sonic artist in residence at Toi Poneke Arts Centre in Wellington. On the 13th, the sound artist, studio boffin, and musician begins an exhibition of his work called… Audio
