New Plymouth
Taranaki to host Warriors game for first time
Taranaki is set to stage its first National Rugby League match with the Warriors confirming they will play in New Plymouth next year.
One In Five for 18 October 2015 - A Sensation for the Senses
A sensation for the senses. Thousands of people are flocking to New Plymouth's new Len Lye Centre. The doors of the striking new 12 million dollar building opened in late July and, in the first three… Audio
Woman found guilty of tax fraud in New Plymouth
A woman found guilty of her role in a million-dollar tax fraud collected Working for Families credits during her offending. Audio
One In Five for October 18, 2015 - Perceptive Pooches
You can recognise a hearing dog because of its little yellow jacket. They work in the community to alert others to the fact the person they are with is deaf and, at home, their job is even more… Audio, Gallery
WOMAD 2015 Live: Youssou N'dour, Tahuna Breaks
Live performances from Youssou N'Dour from Dakar, Senegal, as well as Auckland band Tahuna Breaks who's brand of big brassy funk grooves had an appreciative Womad audience up and dancing. Audio
Zombie Pageant - Jayme Moses
The Zombie apocolypse is coming to New Plymouth - in the form a beauty pageant. 12 zombies will hit the stage as part of Halloween celebrations this month, parading their costumes on the catwalk and… Audio
Womad 2015 Live: Jupiter & Okwess International
Live performances from 7 piece band Jupiter & Okwess International and highlights from Brazilian singer and songwriter Flavia Coelho. Audio
Womad 2015 Live: Balkan Beat Box, Che Sudaka
Interviews and live performances from Balkan Beat Box and Che Sudaka. Audio
Womad 2015 Live: Richard Thompson, Luzmila Carpio
An interview and live performance from Richard Thompson and his his Electric Trio. Audio
Womad 2015 Live: Fanfare Ciocarlia, Puerto Flamenco
An interview and live performance from Fanfare Ciocarlia: a twelve piece Gypsy Brass band from north-east Romania, as well as highlights from Seville's Puerto Flamenco, who brought the theatre and… Audio
Womad 2015 Live: Trinity Roots
An interview and live performance from locals Trinity Roots. Audio
Womad 2015 Live: Canzoniere Grecanico Salentino, Malawi Mouse Boys
An interview and live performance from Canzoniere Grecanico Salentino: a seven piece band from Puglia in the south-east of Italy, as well as a live performance from the Malawi Mouse Boys. Audio
Womad 2015 Live: Public Service Broadcasting
An interview and live performance from English electronic duo Public Service Broadcasting, who delivered an impressive multi media show that featured old British and American films, wartime propaganda… Audio
Family joins workplace safety protest after tragedy
The New Plymouth family of a 33-year-old father killed on the job has joined growing protests over the changes to workplace safety legislation.
Womad 2015 Live: Che Sudaka, Tahuna Breaks
An interview and live performance from Spanish based group Che Sudaka, originally from Columbia and Argentina. Then, a set from Auckland-based funk band Tahuna Breaks who had an appreciative Womad… Video, Audio
A Treasure Trove of Natural Sciences at Puke Ariki
New Plymouth's museum Puke Ariki is catalogueing its vast natural sceinces collections to make them more accessible to the public. Audio
A Treasure Trove of Natural Sciences at Puke Ariki
New Plymouth's museum Puke Ariki is catalogueing its vast natural sceinces collections to make them more accessible to the public.
AudioUrbanist Tommy Honey
Urbanist Tommy Honey discusses issues affecting city dwellers. He's recently visited the new Len Lye Centre in New Plymouth. Also what's happening in Tasmania? The MONA effect. Audio, Gallery
Paul Brobbel on Len Lye
Paul Brobbel is Len Lye Curator at the Govett Brewster Art Gallery, supporting the development and delivery of Len Lye exhibitions and looking after the Len Lye Collection. Audio, Gallery
Womad 2015 Live: Fanfare Ciocarlia, Flavia Coelho
Aar an interview and live performance from 12 piece brass band, Fanfare Ciocarlia - all hailing from the same small village in Northeastern Romania. We also feature a performance from Brazilian… Audio
