Wellington
The Nudge shows off their softer side
The Nudge and internationally renowned composer, John Psathas are now ready to release their new single, 'Calls Me'. Audio
DIA restructure finds more job cuts, despite protests from staff, union
The Department of Internal Affairs plans more jobs cuts too, but critics say staff are now overloaded and it will affect the Crown's relationship with Māori.
Wellington City Mission opens new community hub
Over the last two years, tucked behind a furniture shop off busy Adelaide Road in Wellington's Mount Cook, a five storey, 5,500 square metre, $50 million project has been brought to life. City… Audio
Police on large gang tangi in Hutt Valley
The public have been warned about a large number of people connected to the Mongrel Mob who travelled to the area at the weekend to attend a vice president's funeral on Tuesday. Inspector Shaun… Audio
Large gang tangi held in Lower Hutt and Porirua
The Police Minister is confident officers have the power and resources to control a large gang tangi in Lower Hutt and Porirua on Tuesday despite reports of disruption and intimidation. Police… Audio
Onslow College faces classroom shortage after buildings deemed earthquake prone
A Wellington High School is facing a severe classroom shortage after a block of classrooms and its gym were shut indefinitely over the weekend due being deemed earthquake prone. Onslow College… Audio
Fresh Ink: The Dynamic New Wave of Tattoo Artists
Tucked away in the armpit of Cuba Street is Buttercat Tattoo, a collective of six artists dedicated to elevating each other's work and exploring a broad range of tattoo designs and techniques.
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Getting cosy and creative under canvas
Schoolchildren are learning in a bell tent on a riverside farm in South Wairarapa. They're taking part in a project connecting the community to the river and moana. Audio
Former Wgtn mayor in court over $40 parking ticket
Dame Kerry Prendergast has appeared in the Wellington District Court to challenge a ticket issued for parking on a footpath.
Moment of Calm: Blackbird singing in a concrete jungle
Not all moments of calm come from the countryside, Bryan Crump recorded this blackbird singing deep in the heart of Wellington's concrete jungle. Audio
Road users concerned about Transmission Gully closure
Road users say the projected five-month closure of a link road between Wellington and Porirua will mean longer commutes. Krystal Gibbens reports. Audio
Centre for Public Law on Wellington City Council intervention
Victoria University professor Dean Knight says the Government's Wellington City Council intervention sets a worrying precedent. He spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Mediawatch for Sunday 20th October 2024
Coverage of capital's troubled Council - and claims the government could intervene. Also: news publishers respond to a survey showing more Kiwis dodging their news - and surge in social media scam… Audio
WCC frenzy, dodging the news, scam ads scandal
Coverage of capital's troubled Council - and claims the government could intervene. Also: news publishers respond to a survey showing more Kiwis dodging their news - and surge in social media scam… Audio
Simeon Brown still has concerns of workings of WCC
The local government minister Simeon Brown said he still has concerns about the workings of Wellington City Council. That's despite his meeting with Wellington's Mayor Tory Whanau at parliament this… Audio
Moment of Calm: Spring Sunrise
Capturing the sound of a near perfect Spring morning. Audio
Wellington's Hidden Chinatown
A hundred years ago Haining and Frederick Streets in central Wellington were the heart of the capital's Chinese quarter. Today, all but a few fragments are gone. Wellington Chinese Historian Lynette… Audio
Paul Tainui had criminal psychopath traits in 2010 - Coroner
A coroner has found convicted murderer Paul Tainui would have had the traits of a criminal psychopath in 2010 but it wasn't detected when the Parole Board asked for him to be assessed. Tainui, who was… Audio
Plans to restore Wellingtons Band Rotunda ditched
Plans to restore Wellington's iconic Band Rotunda on Oriental Parade have been ditched. Once a premiere hospitalitality venue, some residents now say it's an eye sore after closing more than a decade… Audio
