Wellington
From peach fuzz to nipple beards
Toes, tummies, upper lips, gorilla hands, chins and everywhere in-between...hair! It’s everywhere! And some of it, for good reason. Others, not so much. In this third episode of Hair and loathing… Audio
Culture, colonisation and the short and curlies
Western women have been pushed around by powerful marketing for around a century to maintain the hairless beauty standard, but that's not the same for all ethnicities. In episode four, presented and… Audio
The poetry and art-work of Gregory O'Brien
A picture might be worth a thousand words, but Gregory O'Brien has made a name for himself by offering paintings as well as poems in his collections. The Wellington writer, painter and art curator has… Audio
The Weekend Panel with Bernard Hickey and Ruth Money
Joining us on the Panel this morning are Bernard Hickey and Ruth Money. Among other issues, they discuss the situation in Ukraine, National moving ahead of Labour in the polls, and the rising price of… Audio
Wellington not at risk despite latest firetruck breakdown - FENZ
The Wellington region has been left with no coverage by large firetrucks this week after the latest breakdown.
The Weekend Panel with Linda Clark and Mike Williams
Joining us on the Panel this morning are Linda Clark and former Labour Party leader Mike Williams. Among other issues, they discuss the war in Ukraine and the likely findings of the review into the… Audio
Hair and Loathing is coming your way!
Hair and Loathing is a new podcast series presented and produced by Charlotte Cook, and takes an inside look at why women maintain a 'barely there' look to satisfy the status quo and why some women… Audio
Protest at Parliament grounds: 'This is not a safe place' - police
Police say leaders of the anti-mandate protests at Parliament grounds have lost control of unruly members within the crowd, with one man arrested last night and charged with inciting violence.
Parliament protest: Making sense of extreme scenes and unsavoury stories
The occupation around Parliament has become the most heavily-covered protest since the ‘81 Tour- in spite of the considerable hostility reporters have faced documenting it. But arguments still rage… Audio
Covid-19: Protesters show up as patients at hospitals, police spat on
Hospitals across the country are receiving anti-Covid-19 mandate protesters returning from Parliament, as some protesters have reportedly been spitting on police in Wellington today.
Parliament protestors not moving, police not using force
Protesters have escaped any imminent police crackdown as they flout the law outside Parliament, blocking roads and setting up more and more tents.
Community leaders have added their cries to the… Video, Audio
Protesters disturbing Wellingtonians' lives, councillor says
As yet another day passes with police seemingly unable to deliver on threats to tow the protestors' vehicles and free up the streets around Parliament, frustration is growing.
And images of the party… Video, Audio
Grounded Kiwis respond to second day of MIQ case in court
The 'foundational right' of New Zealanders to return home, versus the 'proportionate' response to the risks the country faced.
The two key arguments that have been debated in the High Court in… Video, Audio
Parliament protest: Police confident vehicles will be moved
Superintendent Corrie Parnell says it is possible the vehicles will not be moved but he is optimistic it will happen.
He says the occupation of Parliament's grounds is unprecedented in New Zealand's… Video, Audio
Wellington's first wahine Māori councillor will not seek re-election
The first wahine Māori ever elected to serve on the Wellington City Council, Jill Day, has decided to not seek re-election in the Takapū Nothern Ward at October's local body election.
Musician facing sexual offending charges has name suppression extended
A Wellington musician facing charges of sexual offending has had interim name suppression extended in a pre-trial hearing.
DHB hits 90% double vaccinated for eligible Māori
The Capital and Coast District Health Board is the first to hit 90 percent of Māori fully vaccinated, but health staff will not be taking their feet "off the pedal" after reaching the milestone.
Toxic algae appears in Wellington river, caution urged for swimmers and dogs
Swimmers are being advised to take caution while dog owners should keep dogs on leashes or avoid the Ruamāhanga river at Double Bridges as toxic algae, including detached algal mats, have been…
Trying for a decent swim with Brannavan Gnagalingam
Have you been out in the waves yet this summer? It can often be a real mark of the begining of the summer holiday, that first submerging in freezing ocean water. It's even the case in Te… Audio
Wellington's missing piece from famous bucket fountain found
A bucket missing from Wellington's famous Cuba Street fountain since October has been found.