Wellington
Moment of Calm: School Camp
Teenage boys can get a little loud at times, but from a distance these boys enjoying a camp in the Tararua Ranges sound lovely to us. Audio
Heading Off: Spooky Parliament Tours
This week we're Heading Off to Parliament. If you like a good fright, a bit of history topped with fake blood and don't mind wandering around after hours then the Spooky Tour of the Parliamentary… Audio
Man found dead outside Wellington property
A man was found dead outside a property in the Wellington suburb of Northland.
Laughton Kora: Black Comet featuring at CubaDupa Festival
Musician Laughton Kora is the frontman for Black Comet whose sound is described as 'multi-dimensional galactic funk' They will be on stage at Wellington's CubaDupa Festival tonight. Audio
Earthquake resilience with Graham Leonard
Volcanologist and GNS principal scientist Graham Leonard talks about the fault that caused the 7.7 magnitude earthquake in Myanmar. Audio
Death of fatally injured man now homicide case
The death of a man who was fatally injured in a Wellington suburb the same night as a nearby home invasion is now being treated as a homicide. Police were searching for an intruder who was disturbed… Audio
Deep dive: See the potential that is seaweed
As part of Aotearoa's first seaweed festival, Pacific Harvest hosted a seaweed tasting event where people could sample various red, green and brown dried seaweeds. Audio
Farming in the lap of luxury at Wharekauhau Country Lodge
Farm manager Bradley Riggs has more than just sheep and cattle to think about. He has high profile guests and celebs staying at the farm's luxury lodge and enjoys showing them the kiwi farming life… Audio
Moment of Calm: Digging the spuds
For all you active relaxers; a harvest time Moment of Calm. Audio
Moment of Calm: while the city sleeps.
After a night swim, RNZ Concert host Bryan Crump recorded the sounds of the city floating across the calm waters of Wellington harbour. Audio
Sino-vino ties - a wine-lover linking China and New Zealand
Fang Mei fell in love with wine after working in the banking industry in New Zealand and China. Now she has her own vineyard here and educates people in China about New Zealand wine, gleaning insights… Audio
Ag student's dreams come true 15 years on
We check back in with Hamish Best of Conscious Valley just outside Wellington. A keen ag student the last time he spoke to Country Life, he's now a finalist for the prestigious trans-Tasman Zanda… Audio
Incredible debut from Preston inspires Crusaders to victory
The replacement halfback scored three tries in the win over the Hurricanes.
'Tractor of the skies' pilot notches up major milestone
Aerial topdresser John Bargh is preparing for another season up in the air. He's spent nearly five decades in the skies spreading fert on hill country farms and says this season has been as tough as… Audio
Moment of Calm: Overheard in the Street
On a still sunny Summer day on a quiet suburban street, you never know what you might hear wafting out of an open window as you walk by. Audio
Tora Coastal Walk celebrates 30 years
It's 30 years since the Elworthy family began the Tora Coastal Walk, one of the first multi-day hikes on farmland in NZ. It's been the key to this marginal farm's survival. Audio
Missing jetskier's friends still holding hope he will be found
Friends of a jetskier missing in the Cook Strait since Monday are still hopeful he will be found.
Heading Off: Kapiti Island
Once a week Jesse heads off to a different part of the country or wider world hearing travel stories, tips, and history. Today he visits Kapiti Island with tour guide Max Barrett. Audio
'You were right': Wellington Water boss admits relying too much on contractors
Its boss has apologised and says the entity has "lost sight" about its customers getting value for money.
'In hindsight': Tory Whanau says she should have done stint as councillor first
Elected officials around the country will return to their respective council tables as their last year before local elections gets underway.
