Wellington
A rescue centre for lambs - 'where there's a heartbeat, there's hope'
Jacqui Friedrichs has almost reached the limit in her lamb orphanage east of Carterton. It's been a tough lambing season and there is high demand for her intensive care. Her husband thinks she's mad…
AudioJust pay what you can, says Ōtaki vege grower
Jon and Tae are preparing their rented land near Otaki to start producing "pay-what-you-can" vege boxes in the spring. It's a small-scale social enterprise aimed at making healthy food more accessible… Audio
Just pay what you can, says Ōtaki vege grower
Jon and Tae are preparing their rented land near Otaki to start producing "pay-what-you-can" vege boxes in the spring. It's a small-scale social enterprise aimed at making healthy food more accessible…
AudioAt the cutting edge - 'It's hard work making a top axe'
You won't find anything mass produced at Tuatahi, a small town business exporting handcrafted axes and saws to competitive woodchoppers around the world. Video, Audio
At the cutting edge - 'It's hard work making a top axe'
You won't find anything mass produced at Tuatahi, a small town business exporting handcrafted axes and saws to competitive woodchoppers around the world.
AudioGin distillery fizzes with plans for home-grown juniper
Kapiti distillers harvest kawakawa from their historic Wairarapa farm to make award-winning gin. They're also trialling growing juniper berries and planting more natives. Novel pest traps, a bottle… Audio
Gin distillery fizzes with plans for home-grown juniper
Kapiti distillers harvest kawakawa from their historic Wairarapa farm to make award-winning gin. They're also trialling growing juniper berries and planting more natives. Novel pest traps, a bottle…
AudioThe Art of War | Episode 3: Navajo Stirling
Navajo Stirling. City Kickboxing. Auckland. Light heavyweight. Two-time King of the Ring champion. 1-0-0 in pro MMA. Navajo has learnt to stand in the face of fear and tackle it head-on. Video
The Art of War | The Fighters (Episode Teasers)
Meet the Māori fighters of MMA: Janay Harding, Aaron Tau, Navajo Stirling, Kieran Joblin, Hakaraia Wilson, and Jay-Jay Wilson. Video
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