Wellington
Bledisloe Cup match preview with Grant Nisbett
The All Blacks make their long-awaited return to the test arena in today's opening Bledisloe Cup test against the Wallabies in Wellington. Joining us to preview the match is the man who will call the… Audio
The Outliers | Episode 1: Edward Osei-Nketia
At 19, Eddie Osei-Nketia is the fastest person in Australasia, and is looking to break the New Zealand 100m record. Video
The Outliers | Episode 2: Tamatha Paul
Tamatha Paul is a 22-year-old Wellington City councillor who isn't afraid to speak her mind. Video
The Outliers | Episode 3: Abrzy
Abid Rahman is a Bangladeshi-born rapper living in Wellington. Video
Large tree falls across Lambton Quay
A large tree has fallen in central Wellington, blocking part of Lambton Quay.
The Citizen's Handbook: Election Special | Voting
We’re trying to convince you to vote. This is marketing, plain and simple. But we’re not going to resort to any of the tactics you might see other people trying to use around the election. Video
Is Wellington's love of heritage demolishing plans for more housing?
Wellington is trying to prepare for its projected population growth, but potential housing developments are being held up by debate over how to honour its heritage buildings. Audio
WYO fired up for its first concerts of 2020
Wellington Youth Orchestra finally has a chance to perform this COVID year with two concerts this weekend. Orchestra manager Anne French and soloist Ben van Leuven discuss the highs and lows of 2020.
…The Citizen's Handbook: Election Special | Voting
We’re trying to convince you to vote. This is marketing, plain and simple. But we’re not going to resort to any of the tactics you might see other people trying to use around the election. Video
Calling Home: Kingsley Edney in Leeds, England
Kingsley Edney lectures in Politics and International Relations of China at the University of Leeds, and lives with his family on the edge of the city's greenbelt. Kingsley is Calling Home this week… Audio
'Extremely traumatic' kidnapping: CCTV footage released
Police have released CCTV footage to help them track down those involved in a kidnapping in Wellington last month.
Calling Home: Mark Coles on the Sunshine Coast
These days cricket coach Mark Coles calls the Sunshine Coast home, but this time last year he was on the other side of the world coaching the Pakistan women's team and living under armed guard. Audio
Miguel Harth-Bedoya: there’s only two kinds of music
Miguel Harth-Bedoya talks lockdowns, music education, and whether there's such a thing as classical music. Audio
Worms in the burbs
A micro-farming movement in the Hutt Valley is helping to feed hundreds of local people. Urban Kai set up by The Common Unity Project involves keen gardeners, state house tenants and inmates at… Video, Audio
Alice Snedden's Bad News | Episode 8: Treaty Partnership
In this episode, Alice is joined by co-host Kura Forrester they examine just how racist New Zealand is and why it is that Pākehā just cannot get their shit together and honour the Treaty. Video
Alice Snedden's Bad News | Episode 7: Prisoner Voting Rights
In this episode, Alice explores why there still isn’t universal suffrage for people in prison and why a charity single isn’t always the answer. Video
Alice Snedden's Bad News | Episode 5: Women's Bodies
Why are we so scared of breasts? In this episode, Alice attempts to change the minds of viewers using exposure therapy and her soap-opera fantasies. Video
Documents show ministry blunders on Wellington's Carillon tower
Documents show ministry penny pinchers left out vital steelwork to save money at the world-renowned but earthquake-prone National War Memorial Carillon tower in Wellington.
Alice Snedden's Bad News | Episode 2: TERFS
What is a TERF and why are they ruining feminism? In this episode, Alice heads to Wellington to find out. Video
Alice Snedden's Bad News | Episode 1: Migrant Sex Workers
Sex work is decriminalised in New Zealand—unless you’re a migrant worker. In this episode, Alice visits a brothel for business and pleasure and asks why this discriminatory law hasn't been changed. Video