Wellington
Porirua council fined after complaints made about nauseating landfill stench
A Tawa resident says he does not dare have people to his home when the smell from the landfill is at its peak as it is "hugely embarrassing". Audio
Gender Bender: the story of Hjelmar Dannevill
In the 1910s, Hjelmar Dannevill wowed high society with gripping tales of adventure as a medical researcher and journalist. But suspicions over her fantastical stories and insistence on wearing men's… Audio
Wellington council to pilot official rental housing inspection service
Wellington City Council has announced a new plan to tackle homelessness, unaffordable housing and renters rights.
Around the motu: Georgina Campbell in Wellington
A memorial service will be held in Wellington for the Loafers Lodge residents who died in last month's fire and Georgina has details about what the money raised by the mayoral relief fund is going… Audio
BARTOK: Miraculous Mandarin
Performed by Orchestra Wellington with the Orpheus Choir of Wellington conducted by Marc Taddei, Michael Fowler Centre, 03 June, 2023 Recorded by RNZ Concert Producer, engineer: David Houston Audio
PSATHAS: Zahara
Performed by Valentine Michaud (saxophones), Orchestra Wellington conducted by Marc Taddei, Michael Fowler Centre, 03 June, 2023 Recorded by RNZ Concert Producer, engineer: David Houston Audio
OAKES, ARJUNA: Safe Way to Fall
Performed by Arjuna Oakes (singer), John Psathas (piano), Orchestra Wellington conducted by Marc Taddei, Michael Fowler Centre, 03 June, 2023 Recorded by RNZ Concert Producer, engineer: David Houston
…STRAUSS: Dance of the Seven Veils
Orchestra Wellington conducted by Marc Taddei, Michael Fowler Centre, 03 June, 2023 Recorded by RNZ Concert Producer, engineer: David Houston Audio
In love with yuzu
It's ancient, niche, sour and prickly - but what's not to love about yuzu? Country Life talks to Neville Chun about his passion for the fruit and follows it from the harvest to the brewery where yuzu… Audio
Mr Lyttle Meets Mr Big - Coming Soon
The Mr Big technique is a powerful tool used to get criminals to confess. But is it fair? Is it just? Or does it lead to false convictions? Audio
Family rescues stranded kererū from ocean peril
Curiosity got the better of a whānau who ended up saving the life of a kererū stuck out at sea.
Health body appeals for return of borrowed items worth more than $600k
Te Whatu Ora Capital, Coast and Hutt Valley wants people to return medical equipment so it can be used for new patients.
Emily Valentine: feathers, photography and social housing activism
Award-winning Sydney-based artist and activist Emily Valentine uses art to advocate for her passion: decent public housing. She specialises in creating objects and wonderous animals using, or… Audio, Gallery
Freshwater friends at Zealandia
Claire Concannon meets the latest addition to the Zealandia ecosanctuary family - toitoi, or common bully. Zealandia CEO Dr Danielle Shanahan explains why these little fish will be an important part… Audio
Our Changing World – New fishy friends at Zealandia
More than 100 toitoi, or common bullies, have been reintroduced to Zealandia Ecosanctuary in Wellington as part of an ambitious vision to restore the mauri of the freshwater catchment. Audio
Police to take over responsibility for investigation into fatal Wellington fire
Final checks are being done by firefighters on a skylift as police prepare to take over the investigation of a fatal fire at Loafers Lodge.
Firefighters 'pretty cut up' rescues possibly hindered by lack of second ladder truck
A 32-metre ladder truck has hardly been on a job in more than two years, and not since it froze up at a Kilbirnie house fire in February 2022. Audio
Bid to ban deep sea mining defeated at Parliament
A bill to ban deep sea mining - promted by an application to mine the sea floor near Patea - has received strong opposition in Parliament, failing a vote for a first reading. Video
'Into it to win it' - Ibrahim Omer MP on the Wellington Central seat
In this episode, Labour's Ibrahim Omer talks to Kadambari Raghukumar on what the nomination to contest for Wellington Central means for him. Audio
Nau Mai Town - Episode 8: Pito-One
Petone is a seaside town in Lower Hutt known for harbour views and niche shopping. Its proper name 'Pito-One' relates to a special area on the beach. Audio
