Wellington
MAHLER: Das Lied von der Erde
Oliver Sewell (tenor), Hadleigh Adams (baritone), Orchestra Wellington/Marc Taddei Recorded by RNZ Concert in Wellington's Michael Fowler Centre, 22 July, 2023 Audio
SCHOENBERG: Five Pieces for Orchestra Op 16
Orchestra Wellington/Marc Taddei Recorded by RNZ Concert in Wellington's Michael Fowler Centre, 22 July, 2023 Audio
STRAUSS: Burleske in D minor
Jian Liu (piano), Orchestra Wellington/Marc Taddei Recorded by RNZ Concert in Wellington's Michael Fowler Centre, 22 July, 2023 Audio
Owners urged to keep dogs on leads around penguins after spate of fatal attacks
There has been a spate of fatal dog attacks on little blue penguins around the wider Wellington region.
Jurgensen to leave Black Caps and coach Wellington
Shane Jurgensen will step down as Black Caps bowling coach following the World Cup to take up the role of Wellington head coach.
'Not safe to live in': Flat destined for demolition rented three years in a row
Former tenants attempted to take a property management company to the Tenancy Tribunal, claiming it is skirting regulations by pushing back the property's alleged demolition date.
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
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…
AudioMr 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