Wellington
The Story Behind New Zealand's Most Iconic Ad
In this episode of Eyewitness Sonia Yee takes a look at why The Great Crunchie Train Robbery was a runaway success at a time when the advertising industry hit a turning point. Audio
Kiwi Sweet Tooth star: 'Bear' role was made for me
New Zealand-American actress Stefania LaVie Owen stars in the new Netflix series Sweet Tooth which was filmed in New Zealand. The show is a fantasy drama in a post-apocalyptic world with many… Audio
Baby orca Toa buried by Ngāti Toa
The stranded baby orca Toa has been taken by iwi to be buried, after his health deteriorated last night and he died.
Covid-19 vaccine rollout 'inconsistent' - Wellington chemist
In Wellington, some pharmacies have been told, 'thanks but no thanks', when it comes to helping with the Covid-19 vaccine rollout.
Ben Latty from the capital's Wellworks Pharmacy said it is an… Video, Audio
Mental health wait times: 'It's just a time bomb'
Some Wellington children and teenagers with severe mental health needs are facing more than six month wait times.
Planting trees a passion for puppeteer
Norbert Hausberg has swapped his marionettes for a modest set of hand tools. The Wellington artist and one time mayoral candidate is spending the winter planting natives on a steep hillside, that was… Audio
Wellington's largest transitional housing facility opens
People who might otherwise be left out in the cold now have a warm, safe and dry place to stay with the opening of Wellington's largest transitional housing facility.
Morrison & Co join takeover of Australia's Telstra mobile towers
Wellington-based investment manager Morrison & Co is part of a group buying 49 percent of Australian telecommunication giant Telstra's mobile towers business.
Evacuation ordered for parts of Wellington's South Coast
Wellington's south coast is on high alert tonight with the mayor Andy Foster ordering an emergency evacuation for the seaside suburb of Breaker Bay that's expected to take the brunt of a southerly… Audio
Another check on Wellington's South Coast
Radio Content director at R N Z - and South Coast dweller - though not at Breaker Bay - Caitlin Cherry - is on the line from somewhere near the shoreline. Audio
Live to Breaker Bay
We go live to Breaker Bay to chat to residents that have chosen to stay put despite the evacuation order. Audio
Wellington dodges a bullet - another day with no Covid-19
It appears the capital has dodged a bullet - another day with no community Covid-19 cases means a return to alert level 1 from midnight.
Wellington, Wairarapa and the Kāpiti Coast shifted to level… Audio
Weather: Polar blast tough for travel but kids enjoy the snow
A polar blast has brought wild weather to much of the country today. Snowfall from the bottom of Te Waipounamu to central parts of Te Ika-a-Māui has caused massive disruption.
Our reporter Timothy… Video, Audio
Weather: State of emergency on Wellington south coast
Wellington's mayor has declared a state of emergency for the south coast as big swells and a storm are expected to hit on Tuesday night.
Charlotte Cook is at Breaker Bay with the details.
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Wellington Covid-19 testing centres ready for surge of more tests
Covid-19 testing numbers have dropped from the heights recorded last week, but centres and GPs in Wellington are gearing up for another surge.
People who were at the same place as the Sydney… Video, Audio
The death-defying 'aerial queen' of flying trapeze
Author Catherine Clarke's new book, The Only Living Lady Parachutist, tells the story of mysterious daredevil Lillian, an unmarried mother of two who risked her life for fame and fortune. Catherine is… Audio
Covid in the capital fires up media
How did our media react when a Covid case imported via the trans-Tasman travel bubble compromised this country’s long run without cases in the community? Audio
The Weekend Panel with Brigitte Morten and Chris Wikaira
Joining us on the Weekend Panel are Brigitte Morten and Chris Wikaira. Among other topics, they discuss how Covid-conscious the capital is, the Dawn Raids apology, the proposed new hate speech laws… Audio
Boyd Klap: on being yourself and remembering Anne Frank
At age 94 Boyd Klap continues to have a remarkable life helping make remarkable things happen. In recent years these have revolved around the memory of Anne Frank. Audio
Dr Chris Smith: Covid-19 science news
Our regular commentator Cambridge University consultant clinical virologist Dr Chris Smith joins us with the latest Covid-19 science, and to answer your questions. Audio
