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NZSO Immerse Festival 2023 – Become Ocean
André de Ridder conducts the NZSO in John Luther Adam’s Pulitzer Prize-winning masterpiece Become Ocean. And NZSO percussionists perform Tōru Takemitsu’s incredibly atmospheric piece Rain Tree. Audio
This Weekend: 10 years of Vogelmorn Bowling Club
Vogelmorn Bowling Club trustee Bronnie Wilde joins Emile Donovan to reflect on the club's 10th anniversary. Audio
Wellington on a plate kicks off
It's August the first which means it's time for Wellingtonians to lose their minds over burgers. Wellington On a Plate festival director Beth Brash spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Supervision of released high risk sex offender should be allowed to lapse, court hears
Nathaniel James Mahoney was released from prison earlier this year.
Music with Dave Wilson: How Wellington fosters new artists
Music commentator Dave Wilson joins Kathryn to look at how Wellington has been - and continues to be - a city that fosters a supportive environment for emerging bands and artists. Dave Wilson is a… Audio
Wellington water loss drops but warning investment in new pipes needed
The change was largely driven by patching pipes not replacing them, Wellington Water's chairperson says. Audio
Booktowns saving towns: Peter Biggs
Arts and culture can help revitalise a once prosperous town - Featherston, Aotearoa's only Booktown and one of 23 worldwide, is the living proof. Audio
More candidates quit Ray Chung's campaign group
Two more Wellington council candidates running under the Independent Together ticket have left after Chung's email about Tory Whanau.
Scandal and a scramble in the battle for Wellington's mayoralty
Leaks, lies and leadership. The Wellington mayoral race was shaping up to be dull - but now a dirty politics scandal is splitting the capital.
How friendly-fire torpedoed a mayoral campaign
Leaks, lies and leadership. The Wellington mayoral race was shaping up to be dull but now a dirty politics scandal is splitting the capital. Audio
Person critically injured after being trapped under vehicle on Monday
A person is critically injured after being trapped under a vehicle in Masterton on Monday night.
All Blacks vs France: Small bets, high hopes for Wellington test
There is no room for error when the All Blacks face French firepower in Wellington tomorrow night, and a long-time rugby journalist says fans would be smart to keep bets small.
All Blacks' performance is no cause for depression
There is no room for error when the All Blacks face French firepower in Wellington tomorrow night, and a long-time rugby journalist says fans would be smart to keep bets small. Audio
Iwi vows not to take 'backward step' after flags ripped down
Flags flying along SH1 in the lower North Island were torn down in what a spokesperson calls a "racist" attack.
Uber's fight over drivers' employment status goes to Supreme Court
Lawyers for the multi-billion dollar global ride-share company Uber are taking the fight over driver's employment status to the Supreme Court in Wellington. One of those drivers, Nureddin Abdurahman… Audio
Staff beg Health NZ not to cut Wellington Hospital beds
Midwives and specialists are begging Health New Zealand to abandon a proposal to cut beds from Wellington Hospital's maternity and gynaecology wards. Mary Argue reports. Audio
Teen dies from flu complications
Shayne Iti said his 15-year-old daughter Katie Margaret Iti died on Saturday in Hutt Hospital from complications of influenza B. He spoke to reporter Natalie Akoorie. Audio
RACHMANINOV: Symphony No 2 in E minor Op 27
Performed by the 2025 NZSO National Youth Orchestra under conductor Adam Johnson on 7 July, 2025 at Wellington's Michael Fowler Centre Recorded by RNZ Concert Producer/engineer: David Houston… Audio
VENTER, LUKA: glacier
Performed by the 2025 NZSO National Youth Orchestra under conductor Adam Johnson on 7 July, 2025 at Wellington's Michael Fowler Centre Recorded by RNZ Concert Producer/engineer: David Houston… Audio
STRAUSS: Four Songs Op 27, Zueignung Op 10/1
Cäcilie Op 27/2 Ruhe, meine Seele Op 27/1 Heimliche Aufforderung Op 27/3 Morgen! Op 27/4 Zueignung Op 10/1 Performed by soprano Madison Horman with the 2025 NZSO National Youth Orchestra under… Audio
