Wellington
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
New Zealand mezzo-soprano Bianca Andrew talks about the life of a working opera singer
New Zealand mezzo soprano Bianca Andrew is back home this winter to sing with Stroma New Music Ensemble and the Christchurch Symphony Orchestra. She talks about her new position as a member of the… Audio
Leopard seal captures attention at Wellington's Oriental Bay
A leopard seal has made it all the way into Wellington's Oriental Bay - the first time the mammal is believed to have come so close to the capital city. Video, Audio
RWC 2019: Japanese host city rebuild keeps rugby at its heart
In this episode of Voices; we meet two men with close connections to Japan and the 2019 Rugby World Cup. Produced by Sara Vui-Talitu. Audio
Tunnel crash causes delays for Auckland motorists
A high-end sports car crashed in the Victoria Park Tunnel this afternoon, causing queues of traffic all the way to Ellerslie.
Stormy day: Campervan overturns in high winds
Drivers are being urged to take caution after high winds caused a campervan to overturn in Hawke's Bay.
Man who killed baby stepson sentenced to 14-year jail term
An Upper Hutt man has been sentenced to life imprisonment for murdering his baby stepson.
Rare snail found ONLY on one New Zealand hill
Mountain bikers are being warned not to go off track on one particular hill in the capital city which is the only place in the world where a special type of freshwater snail can be found. Audio, Gallery
Commuter chaos in Wellington after train derails
Thousands of Wellingtonians had commutes derailed today after a freight train went off the tracks last night. We talked to commuters who were stopped in their tracks. Video, Audio
Georgina Beyer: Musical Chair
Former New Zealand politician Georgina Beyer has lived a rich and varied life. She's gone from drag queen performer and sex work to becoming the world's first openly transgender Member of Parliament… Audio
VIDEO PREMIERE: Lake South ‘South Coast’
Wellington musician Lake South makes gorgeously lush electronic music with richly layered vocals and warm, fuzzy synths. He’s due to release his second album in August, and RNZ Music is proud to…
National music centre secures Te Ngākau Civic Square building
Wellington City Council, Victoria University and the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra have taken a major step in the establishment of a national music centre.
Thousands view Holocaust buttons
In this episode of Voices; we find out the significance of buttons from a Holocaust survivor. Produced by Sara Vui-Talitu. Audio
IAG: taking greater account of risk
In March IAG, which corners almost half of the capital's insurance market, pulled back from writing new insurance policies in Wellington. Audio
Kōhanga reo $32m post-Budget boost a relief for unpaid workers
Kōhanga reo staff in Wellington were brought to tears today when a wage boost was announced, including money for voluntary workers to be paid.
The streams beneath the streets
New research shows Wellington's underground streams are important homes and highways for freshwater fish. Audio
Our Changing World for 30 May 2019
Many of Wellington's streams now run in pipes under the roads, and the aspergillosis crisis in the kakapo population grows. Audio
Govt unveils Hutt Valley to Wellington cycle route designs
The government has unveiled plans to build a cycleway in a particularly treacherous route for cyclists between the capital and the Hutt Valley, with $94 million set aside for the project. Video, Audio
Politicians respond to Parliament rape claims
Political party leaders held a meeting with Speaker Trevor Mallard this afternoon, following his comments to RNZ this morning that he believed there was a rapist on the premises.
