Wellington
A Song Down The Phone from Arjuna Oakes
Arjuna Oakes is a 20-year-old singer/songwriter from Auckland who's now based in Wellington. He treats us to some jazz piano and beautiful soulful vocals. Audio
Linda Clark and Michael Barnett on NZ's Covid-19 response
Today marks day four of New Zealand's nationwide Covid-19 lockdown. We're joined by commentators Linda Clark and Michael Barnett to see how they feel New Zealand is handling the situation. Audio
Covid-19: Finding a community in isolation
Opinion - For a brief time last night, a mostly empty church in Wellington felt like a beacon of light, with two artists broadcasting creativity and comfort around the world, writes Nik Dirga.
Arrests in Miramar, Seatoun should quell rising burglaries - Police
Police have confirmed there has been a jump in burglary numbers in Wellington's eastern suburbs this year but says they have made arrests and that should level out.
Rhiannon Giddens: there is no Other
Rhiannon Giddens is on her way to Wellington with partner Francesco Turrisi to perform at New Zealand Festival on 4th March. The singer, banjo player and violinist talks to Eva Radich about recording… Video, Audio
Mongrel Mob member sentenced to life for murder
A Mongrel Mob member convicted of murder yelled "I didn't do that" and "I've been framed" at his sentencing in in the High Court in Wellington.
'We're entering a new phase of earthquakes in New Zealand'
Author Matthew Wright has looked back at New Zealand's history with earthquakes and where we stand with them today. The result is his new book, Living on Shaky Ground: The science and story behind New… Audio
Hutt Hospital maternity funding 'a good start'
One in six midwife positions at Hutt Hospital are vacant, but health bosses are hoping a multi-million dollar refit of maternity facilities may help with recruitment efforts.
Originair returning to Nelson
A Nelson-based commuter airline is to fill one of the voids left by the departure of Jetstar's regional services.
Originair announced today it's putting back its service from Nelson to the Capital.
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'Pain for gain': Full speed on roadworks may delay commuters
Those heading back to work in the main centres could face a sea of orange cones and a disrupted commute as summer roadworks are in full swing.
Athol McCredie - The Muesli Review
Athol McCredie is a man who knows a good breakfast, and has started a website called The Muesli Review. On it, he not only reviews muesli across Wellington, but gives a history of the dish. Audio
Wellington sewerage spill: over-ground temporary pipe installed
Swimmers are at least two days away from being able to safely swim in Wellington harbour near the point where sewage flooded into it.
Rāhui on Wellington Harbour after sewage spill
It could be the new year before people are able to safely swim in parts of Wellington Harbour, after a burst pipe sent large amounts of wastewater and raw sewage into the sea.
Millions of litres of… Video, Audio
Andi C Buchanan's From a Shallow Grave
When pregnant 17-year-old Phyllis Symons's body was found buried in the construction site of Wellington's Mount Victoria Tunnel in 1931 her death and the subsequent trial of her boyfriend for murder… Audio
Endeavour 'not welcome in our harbour' - Taranaki whānui descendants
A Wellington iwi group is sending a warning to the Endeavour it is not welcome.
The Pacific's contribution to the NZ Economy
The work of Pacific people has been noted in a Treasury report but does it go far enough? And what is the impact of this on our wider economy? Audio
Samoan culture, family and love
In this episode of Voices; we hear from a first generation Samoan entrepreneur on how the early Pacific migration journey of his parents has come full circle. Produced by Sara Vui-Talitu. Audio
The Polish children of Pahiatua
In this episode of Voices; we hear how 700 Polish children made an unlikely journey from the depths of Siberia to the New Zealand countryside. Episode by Piotr Wolodzko : Stories from the Eastern… Audio
Live session: Dawn Diver
Wellington band Dawn Diver is the songwriting project of Ben Lemi. It's a new experience for the Trinity Roots drummer as he tells Yadana Saw in this live session. Audio
MPs, staffers to leave Bowen House
MPs and staffers will likely begin moving out of their Bowen House offices over the next six months, so the building can undergo earthquake strengthening work.
