Podcasts about Wellington

Greg Jenner is joined by Professor Viv Gardner and comedian Morgan Rees in 19th-century Wales to learn about the fabulous, theatrical life of Henry Cyril Paget. Born into an important aristocratic family – his ancestor had been Wellington's second-in-command at Waterloo – Henry had a very different approach to his wealth and social status. After a childhood spent in Paris, he moved to Anglesey, and after inheriting his title and fortune, set about spending it on his passions: jewels, clothes and the theatre. He remodelled the family home, Plas Newydd, renaming it Anglesey Castle and making it the home of his theatre troupe. But after just a few years he was bankrupt, and forced to auction off many of his extravagant possessions. This episode explores his fabulous life, taking in his difficult relationship with his father, his brief marriage and questions about his sexuality, and just what he blew his enormous fortune on, before his tragic early death. If you're a fan of fabulous theatrical performances, forgotten queer figures from history, and past gossip and scandals, you'll love our episode on Henry Paget, the dancing marquess of Anglesey. If you want more performers from history, we've got episodes on Sarah Bernhardt and Josephine Baker. And for more LGBTQ biographies, check out our episode on Philippe, duc D'Orleans. You're Dead To Me is the comedy podcast that takes history seriously. Every episode, Greg Jenner brings together the best names in history and comedy to learn and laugh about the past. Hosted by: Greg Jenner Research by: Lily Tidman Written by: Lily Tidman, Dr Emmie Rose Price-Goodfellow, Dr Emma Nagouse, and Greg Jenner Produced by: Dr Emmie Rose Price-Goodfellow and Greg Jenner Audio Producer: Steve Hankey Production Coordinator: Gill Huggett Senior Producer: Dr Emma Nagouse Executive Editor: Philip Sellars

Go to www.groundnews.com/skinny for a better way to stay informed. Subscribe through our link for 40% off unlimited access to world-wide coverage. The first Fed rate hike since the summer of 2023 hit today, and we went LIVE from New York City to cover it. Minutes after Chairman Warsh wrapped his press conference, we brought on Wellington's macro strategist Mike Medeiros to make sense of the 25bp hike, the unanimous vote, and a statement that leaned unmistakably hawkish. We asked Mike everything we've been dying to know: Was this hike a nod to the political pressure campaign coming from President Trump, or would cutting in this environment have been, in his words, "clinically insane"? Are Warsh and Treasury Secretary Bessent working together or against each other, with the Fed pushing financial conditions tighter while Treasury intervenes in the long end? How does Treasury actually fund those interventions next year — bills, buybacks, or the TGA — and does the debt ceiling take one of those off the table? We also dug into what the hike means for the coming wave of corporate issuance financing the AI buildout, whether the midterms change the policy calculus, where positioning is most offsides, his S&P target for year-end, and what the death of forward guidance means for volatility in the front end of the curve. Plus: what nickname does Trump give "No Cut Kevin" now? Thank you to our sponsor, Ground News — our go-to news aggregator for getting all the headlines moving markets in real time, gauging bias across the political spectrum, and seeing what's factually accurate reporting and what isn't. Go to https://groundnews.com/skinny to subscribe for 40% off their unlimited access Vantage subscription — whether you subscribe yourself or send it as a gift — and use our link so they know we sent you.

Last night was awards night at Wellington's famous event where avant-garde fashion takes centre stage - that's the World of Wearable Art. It's the biggest, boldest most creative event on the fashion calendar and traditionally the winner joins us the day after the night before.

Brooke van Velden discusses FENZ leadership; Resident finally back home five months after Wellington floods; NZ Doctor's Orchestra concert taking place in New Plymouth; How is supermarket competition monitored in Australia?; How Auckland's CRL has performed in its first weekBrooke van Velden discusses FENZ leadership; Resident finally back home five months after Wellington floods; NZ Doctor's Orchestra concert taking place in New Plymouth; How is supermarket competition monitored in Australia?; How Auckland's CRL has performed in its first week.

Five months on from floods that swept through Wellington, there are still residents who haven't been able to get back into their homes. Jennifer Andrewes had about 200 millimetres of water through her Island Bay home, but will finally be moving back in tomorrow. She spoke to Guyon Espiner.

A fresh and vibrant program for the Latin American community in Wellington. News, interviews, lots of music and more.

Nicola Willis is hinting National could introduce more income tax cuts if the party's re-elected, but Kiwis may have to wait for them. Speaking on a panel at BusinessNZ's election conference in Wellington, Willis said the party has been monitoring 'bracket creep' and adjustments could be made after a return to surplus. OliverShaw Tax Partner Robin Oliver says there's a case for indexing the tax rates, and the Government should be transparent if they need to make changes. "We should legislate that each year, the Government should be transparent, it should go to the public and say - actually, we need to increase the tax rates on middle-income New Zealanders because we're going to spend it on healthcare, ED, what have you." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome back to another week of the Pick & Go. Piri Weepu and Steve Devine join us for today's episode and we try to figure out where it went wrong for the ABs in both Baltimore and the Greatest Rivalry Series. Was there anything New Zealand could have done or is the gap in quality between the sides just too big? The question becomes can the gap be closed between now and next year's World Cup or will it take a miricle for South Africa not to be crowned champions once again. Lastly NPC is nearing the end of the regular season and Wellington's woes continue and can they turn things around and end on a high before the season ends?

It was recently announced that the Race Of Champions event will be hosted by Wellington's Hnry Stadium on the 9th and 10th of January next year in its New Zealand debut. It will bring some of the biggest names in motorsport to New Zealand, including four-time Formula 1 World Champion Sebastian Vettel, 2025 Supercars Champion Chaz Mostert, 10-time Formula 1 race winner Valtteri Bottas and Kiwi rally star Hayden Paddon. D'Arcy was joined by Chaz to discuss the event. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Isabel González y Alberto Fernández hablan con Diego García Azpiroz sobre el nuevo Lhardy del Hotel Wellington.

Send us a question/idea/opinion direct via text message!The latest suburb-level data confirms that the housing market's gentle downward drift is highly widespread, with approximately 79% of house suburbs and 74% of townhouse suburbs recording value drops over the three months to September.This week on the New Zealand Property Market Podcast, Head of Research Nick Goodall and Chief Economist Kelvin Davidson discuss Cotality's newly released Mapping the Market interactive data. They outline the sharp geographical splits - where Auckland and Wellington suburbs sit firmly at the bottom of the pile, while farming-backed hubs in Canterbury, Southland, and Otago continue to show structural resilience.The team also looks ahead to Thursday's highly anticipated Q2 GDP release. With the Performance of Manufacturing Index (PMI) marking its 14th consecutive month above neutral expansion and the services sector (PSI) edging back into growth at 51.2, the guys discuss whether a surprisingly resilient economy gives the RBNZ a green light to hike the OCR again sooner rather than later.This week we discuss:Mapping the Market Suburb Release: Why nearly 80% of suburbs saw declines, and how to use the interactive map to compare townhouses versus standalone homes.The Regional Agrarian Shield: Why farming economies are keeping southern suburbs buoyant while services-heavy Auckland and Wellington softenEconomic Green Shoots: Analyzing the 14th consecutive month of PMI expansion (+50.0) and the PSI's return to positive territory at 51.2.Q2 GDP Preview: Why major bank forecasts of a +0.1% to +0.3% lift show the economy is weathering geopolitical headwinds better than expected.OCR October vs. December: Will a resilient GDP track encourage the RBNZ to implement a pre-election rate hike on October 28?

Send us Fan MailIf you've ever wondered why New Zealand can't seem to build medium density housing that feels calm, green, and genuinely liveable, this conversation puts a spotlight on the real blockers and the real opportunities. This episode we're joined by Wellington architects Tim Gittos and Caro Robertson from Spacecraft Architects, fresh off winning the F. Gordon Wilson Fellowship for their research project DIY Density. We get specific about what “DIY” actually means here: not people building their own houses with their hands, but everyday owners and small groups having the tools to lead development decisions, rather than settling for developer-led products. Tim and Caro explain why the three-storey walk-up is such a powerful missing-middle typology, how it can replace “sausage flat” backyard infill, and why facing the street while going up can preserve light, privacy, and neighbourhood character. We also talk about what matters beyond the dwelling: arrival, shared outdoor space, fewer driveways, stronger streetscapes, and keeping trees and permeable ground so our suburbs don't bake and flood. The big theme is certainty. We unpack why risk and unknowability around consenting, cost, and process stops good housing before it starts, and how replicable models, precedents, and even pre-consented pathways could make affordable housing more achievable. Tim and Caro share insights from their work on the New South Wales Housing Pattern Book, including what it takes to make pattern books useful in the real world, and who might administer something similar here as planning rules evolve. If you care about urban design, housing affordability, walkable neighbourhoods, and building better cities in Aotearoa New Zealand, hit play, share it with a mate, and subscribe so you don't miss what comes next. After listening, what would convince you that medium density could be a better way to live?Please Like and Subscribe it really helps :)Follow us on @designpriciplespod on Instagram and if you wish to contact us hit our DMs or our personal pages. We love to hear from you it really encourages us to keep going and the ideas and feedback we get from the listeners is awesome!

Sometimes the headlines make it seem as though evil is advancing unchecked. Wars, persecution, instability, and suffering can tempt believers to fear that darkness is winning. In today's episode of the MY Devotional Podcast, Dr. Michael Youssef reminds us that Christians do not interpret history by sight alone—we see through the eyes of faith and stand on the promises of God.Dr. Youssef shares the story of an interrupted semaphore message during the Napoleonic Wars. When fog obscured part of the transmission, London received only the words, “Wellington defeated.” Panic followed. But when the fog lifted, the full message came through: Wellington had defeated the French. What looked like disaster was actually victory.In the same way, present circumstances can obscure the full picture of what God has already declared. Jesus Christ has conquered sin and death. Satan is a defeated enemy, and Scripture assures us that God's final victory is certain.So do not surrender to panic or despair. Stay vigilant. Remain faithful. Keep your eyes fixed on Christ and your heart anchored in His Word.The Lord will return when the world least expects Him. The question is not whether Christ will win—the victory is already assured. The question is: Will you be ready when He returns?Let us pray.Lord Jesus, when I am overwhelmed by the brokenness of this world, help me find peace in Your coming Kingdom and joy in Your eternal victory. Help me rejoice even when it appears that evil is winning. I pray in the name of Jesus. Amen. The voice you hear on the MY Devotional podcast is digitally generated with Dr. Youssef's permission. If today's devotional stirred a question, burden, or need for prayer, you don't have to walk through it alone.

Wellington council is calling for some changes to help with amalgamation, while Tom also has the latest on a fiasco involving a Deloitte report.

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Anisha visits The Good Cow's milk vending station in North Canterbury.You can find photos and read more about the stories in this episode on our webpage, here.With thanks to:Tammy Acton-AdamsInterested in vending machine milk? Listen to Sally's story on a stall near Wellington, here.Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Preparations are underway at Wellington's TSB Arena for the capital's annual World of Wearable Art show. More than a hundred costumes will compete on the seventeenth of September amid live music and dance performances. Anya Fielding reports from backstage.

The Government is looking to crack down on ACC-based fraud, but questions have been raised over the details of this move. ACC Minister Scott Simpson recently promoted that number of fraud investigations launched by ACC increased '12-fold' from two in the 2023 calendar year to 24 in 2025. In the eight months to the end of August this year, it launched 38 investigations. NZ Herald Wellington business editor Jenee Tibshraeny explained that the ACC sees millions of claims a year, and there's been a decrease in interventions in claims. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Auckland council is warning people not to scan QR codes on parking machines, which are a scam. The codes recently popped up in Christchurch and Wellington, and now appearing in Auckland too. Auckland Transport's Rick Bidgood spoke to Lisa Owen.

Tony nominated Maori actress and singer Keala Settle is set to return to the stage, taking on the lead role of Norma Desmond in musical Sunset Boulevard as part of Te Whare Whakarauika Wellington Town Hall's reopening programme. It'll be the first professional performance of Andrew Lloyd Webber's hit show in New Zealand - in recent years a West End revival that transferred to Broadway was the hottest ticket in town in both cities. Keala, who was born in the USA and is of Ngati Rangitane, Ngati Raukawa, Ngati Kahungunu heritage spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss from the UK where she's based.

Weekly Political Panel: Nicola Willis and Vanushi Walters; Fast-track housing could leave buyers without council services; Matt Doocey responds to report into mental health services; Hotel operator responds to visitor levy funding announcement; Keala Settle on bringing Sunset Boulevard to Wellington

Welcome back to another week of the Pick & Go. Piri Weepu rejoins the pod, and just in time to give us his feedback on the ABs performance in South Africa and what New Zealand can do to close the gap. The series isn't over with one game yet to come, but should the Baltimore game count as an official series game, with the lack of South African atmosphere, would beating SA in Baltimore mean as much? Lastly, it looks like Wellington will finish bottom of the NPC, so without relegation, would should the punishment be for the team that finishes bottom of the NPC?

Tell you what, if you think Wellington doesn't have enough problems already, let me tell you about a new one: Wellington Zoo. Wellington Zoo needs $14 million for its lion enclosure. It's urgent. It's not something that can be deferred. Wellington City Council needs to cough up the money. What's more, Wellington Zoo may not be a going concern as early as the middle of next year, which means Wellington City Council will have to cough up again. The zoo will probably run a deficit of around a quarter of a million dollars next year, then another deficit the following year and another the year after that. After that, who knows? The problem is Wellington City Council doesn't have money. It doesn't even have money for essential infrastructure, like wastewater pipes. Meanwhile, Wellington homeowners are already paying some of the highest rates in the country, to the extent that some pensioners are considering selling their homes because they can no longer afford them. Depending on who you talk to, those rates are also hurting business. Commercial rates are placing significant pressure on some of Wellington's businesses. So Wellington City Council does not have money for the lions. And there's something really strange going on with the way Wellington Zoo is run. Despite having the highest revenue for each visitor in the country, even outperforming Auckland Zoo, the council subsidy for each visitor is four times higher. Auckland Council contributes about $5 a visitor; Wellington City Council contributes about $21. The cost per species is also considerably higher than at Auckland Zoo, Hamilton Zoo or Christchurch's Orana Wildlife Park. Now, the problem, of course, is that Wellington Zoo can't close. That's not really an option, is it? Modern cities have zoos and for good reason kids love them. I personally hate them, but the kids love them. I took my kids to Auckland Zoo on Saturday to see the Tasmanian devil and the ostrich and apparently it was the highlight of their weekend. But I think Wellington City Council, because it can't simply shut the zoo down, needs to be brutal. It will always have to provide some level of funding because most zoos in New Zealand require subsidies. However, it should demand, in a way it clearly hasn't until now, that the zoo turns its finances around and explores every possible commercial opportunity. That lion enclosure won't be the last major expense. And it's hard to justify spending money on discretionary attractions such as zoos when you're not spending enough on wastewater infrastructure and untreated sewage is flowing into the sea. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Big S is serving heat-related attitude, and the huns are SYNCING in swimming gear. Philosophical things to consider this week - is there a banger out there RIGHT NOW that you don't know about? How many disgusting phrases are there for ones tuppence? Why is it annoying listening to music in the shower now? Sigh - makes you think. But it's time to get scared.  We're doing a CREEP OF THE WEEK SPESHY! There are simply too many wonderful stories from you guys - let's get into it... Story 1 - Big S has a story from Izzy - "The Man Who Lives in Dreams". Have you seen him...? Story 2 - Hannah whizzes us off to Ohio to meet a tall shadow man that Sue saw. Creepy as all hell.  Story 3 - Big Sue is flying to a beautiful French village for a tale from Michelle. The Window on the Edge of the Fields...  Story 4 - Hannah has a tale from Anonymouse - the french bulldog knew... This is about "THE MONSTER".  Story 5 - Last story is from Wellington, New Zealand. "You didn't help me at all"... Chills.  TY FOR JOINING US HUNS WE LOVE YAAAAA xoxoxo Got a story? Send it to ghosthunspod@gmail.com  JOIN OUR PATREON! EXTRA bonus episodes AND a monthly ghost hunt for just £4.50!  Or £6 for AD-FREE EPS and weekly AGONY HUNS! We'll solve your problems huns!  Sign up here: www.patreon.com/GhostHuns MERCH IS HERE: https://ghosthuns.co.uk/ HALLOWEEN 2026 TIX HERE: https://podlifeevents.com/event-details/ghost-huns---live-from-cheerful-earful-11-oct-2026-tickets Every self-made person started somewhere. Your journey starts for free at shopify.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A leopard seal that came ashore on Petone Beach in Wellington over the weekend has drawn crowds of excited spectators. But, despite advice from the Department of Conservation to give it space, some people decided to taunt the animal. Sammy Carter reports.

In Pacific Waves today: China may have influenced Sols PM motion challenge - journalist; Wellington's PNG community celebrate Tok Pisin language; How Facebook is shaping PNG sorcery debate - study; Three Pacific women celebrate major beauty pageant wins. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

A shortage of cardiac beds and staff in Wellington and Christchurch hospitals is leaving patients at risk.

How international schools can offer more than one post-16 pathway and help students choose the route that suits them best. It also explores what this means in practice for families, teachers, school leaders, and students planning for university and beyond. About Sarah O'Regan Sarah O'Regan is the Principal CEO of GEMS Wellington Academy Silicon Oasis, she has been part of the school's journey for almost 15 years, including as a founding member of the community. She also serves as a GEMS Wellington Brand Ambassador, supporting collaboration, leadership development, and the sharing of best practice across the Wellington family of schools. Her leadership focuses on helping every child flourish through academic excellence, strong pastoral care, innovation, and personalised learning. She is passionate about creating flexible pathways and inclusive school communities that prepare young people with the confidence, character, resilience, and skills they need for the future. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-o-regan-a054461b7/  About James Rostron James is Whole School Vice Principal for Curriculum and Assessment at GEMS Wellington International School in Dubai. With more than a decade of senior leadership experience, he has helped shape the school's curriculum, assessment, academic pathways, and wider academic strategy. He is particularly interested in personalised learning and creating flexible pathways that give students greater choice, including both International Baccalaureate and A Level options. James is passionate about curriculum innovation, effective school leadership, and designing learning experiences that prepare young people to thrive in a complex and connected world. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-rostron-79622959/  About Nicola Huggett Nicola Huggett is the Executive Principal and CEO. An experienced educator and school leader, she studied at Oxford University before beginning her career in advertising and later moving into teaching. She went on to serve as Principal of two highly regarded schools in the UK before joining GEMS Education to lead Wellington International School in Dubai.   She is passionate about ambitious, well-rounded education that helps students grow in confidence, character, knowledge, and skills. Her leadership is closely aligned with the school's values of integrity, empathy, and fortitude, with a strong focus on preparing young people for both academic success and life beyond school. https://www.wellingtoninternationalschool.com/About-Us/Our-Team/Executive-Team/Nicola-Huggett  About Robert Curry Robert is Vice Principal at GEMS Wellington Academy Silicon Oasis, where he has been part of the school community for more than 13 years. During that time, he has supported the school's growth and played a key role in developing its IBDP, IBCP, and A Level pathways, as well as leading timetabling, examinations, and data management. Originally a Physics teacher and a graduate of Durham University, Robert has 15 years of experience in education and 11 years in leadership. He is particularly interested in future-ready education, evidence-informed school improvement, and creating high-performing schools where academic excellence, innovation, and student wellbeing go hand in hand. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-curry-31b058119/   Resources https://www.wellingtoninternationalschool.com/ https://www.gemswellingtonacademy-dso.com/en/ https://www.gemseducation.com/en/  John Mikton on Social Media LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jmikton/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/jmikton Web: beyonddigital.org Dan Taylor on social media: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/appsevents  Twitter: https://twitter.com/appdkt  Web: www.appsedu.com  Listen on: iTunes / Podbean / Stitcher / Spotify / YouTube Do a full security audit of your Workspace for free at https://workspaceaudit.com Would you like to have a free 1 month trial of the new Google Workspace Plus (formerly G Suite Enterprise for Education)? Just fill out this form and we'll get you set up bit.ly/GSEFE-Trial

Three stories from across the cruise industry. HM Coastguard airlifted a passenger from Carnival Legend on the morning of August 29, after a medical evacuation request came in at 9:40 a.m. with the ship about eight nautical miles south of Lizard Point, Cornwall; the passenger was flown ashore and handed to the ambulance service at Newquay, and neither age nor condition was disclosed. Carnival Legend had sailed from Dover on August 20 on a British Isles itinerary taking in the Isle of Man, Cork, Holyhead, Dublin, Liverpool, Greenock and Belfast, and was due back into Dover on August 30. Princess Cruises has confirmed it will double its New Zealand port calls from the 2028-29 season, growing to nine destinations including Auckland, Wellington, Tauranga, Napier, Lyttelton, Dunedin, Picton, Timaru and Fiordland, with some itineraries running round trip from Auckland; the commitment lands while national deployment sits more than 40 percent below its peak. And P&O Cruises ran a 5 percent bank holiday discount from August 28 to September 1 on Select Price and Early Saver bookings for sailings between January 1, 2027 and October 28, 2028, with Select Price fares carrying up to £350 per cabin in onboard spending money.

Odds from Polymarket are popping up in our news, even though it's illegal here. But are prediction markets a legit source of news anyway? Also: head-to-head clashes between politicians, and with presenters, are heating up, but not always generating light.Read more about this episode of Mediawatch on the RNZ websiteIn this episode:1:10 Media picking apart political bickering over delayed fuel tax.5:50 Greens double down on misleading claims about MPs houses.8:02 Act pushed back on media criticism of policy to put ‘reside' back in ‘residency' rules.11:35 ZB host takes on Wellington mayor on Tiaki Wai rollout.17:05 Polymarket predictions popping up in our news, six months after it became illegal for NZers to use.23:11 Newsroom.co..nz senior business reporter Andrew Bevin on how prediction markets work and whether their odds are legit news or not.Follow Mediawatch and listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or any podcast app to make sure you never miss an episode.Find more RNZ Podcasts at the new section of the RNZ website at rnz.co.nz/podcastsGo to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

In this episode: Why "purging immigrants" doesn't fix working-class wages—it's a wealth story, not a race story. Attending New Zealand's student-led "School Strike 4 Climate" in Wellington—how the movement's demands have evolved from narrow climate asks (ending fossil fuel exploration, scrapping fast-track approvals) toward linking climate justice with broader political education and youth voter enrollment. The White House's official website is hosting deportation-themed arcade games—fascism makes cruelty a spectacle. Trump's social media post depicting U.S. "territories," which doubled as an admission that Guam, Puerto Rico, CNMI, Washington D.C., Palau, the Marshall Islands, and the Federated States of Micronesia function as U.S. colonial holdings—plus a jab claiming the Strait of Hormuz as American territory. The Economist magazine had embarrassing coverage of Australia's Pacific security agreements, which are asymmetric "protectorate" deals that expand Australian sub-imperial influence and destabilize the region more than any Chinese military presence does. Economic pundit Steve Ratner has a chart showing that ICE raid-heavy states have seen the slowest wage growth...and that opens an explainer about fascism, counter-revolution, and who benefits from ethnonationalism (oligarchs!). Labor's share of national income—not immigration—is driving economic insecurity. Non-sequitur: Hulu's Furious might be the best show on streaming right now.  Also this episode: A crossover conversation with the show Bogan Intelligentsia about US economic war with Canada; our complicated feelings about Mark Carney as Canada's PM; why Australia is totally misreading American politics and the world's geopolitics; how different political constituencies interpret multipolarity; the Democratic Party in the US; and more.  Subscribe to the Un-Diplomatic Newsletter: https://www.un-diplomatic.com/ Watch Un-Diplomatic Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@un-diplomaticpodcast Disclaimer: The views expressed are those of the individuals and not of any institutions

Orchestra Wellington has been left blindsided following Creative New Zealand's decision to almost halve its funding. The orchestra's funding has been slashed from $507,000 to $310,000 in the latest round. Its Board Chair, Ian Pike spoke to John Campbell.

The issue of managing risk in this country has been a key talking point following the fatal landslide at Mauao. Hazel Armstrong, a Wellington-based lawyer who specialises in health, safety and employment law spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

The Association of Salaried Medical Specialists held their annual conference at Wellington's Te Papa museum yesterday. Anya Fielding was there.

New data shows there's a subset of Kiwis who are being hit harder than most by rising interest rates. At least 3600 first home buyers owe more than what their home is worth, but Cotality suspects the number could be higher. Cotality Chief Property Economist Kelvin Davidson says true number in negative equity is likely to be higher because many bought with a deposit smaller than 20 percent. "If you live somewhere like Auckland or Wellington, where values are down 25, then you'll sort of be 5 percent in negative equity - which, very quickly...are based on average values. It could be $40,000. something like that. It's not trivial." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Crucial warnings that Wellington's Moa Point could catastrophically flood were missed, according to an Independent Crown Review into the February disaster. 14 billion litres of raw sewage has since spewed into the sea off the city's South Coast as a result of the plant failure. The review, released today, points to systemic failures in leadership by the city council, Wellington Water and plant operator Veolia as contributing to the meltdown. Reporter Ellen O'Dwyer spoke to Melissa Chan-Green. 

A damning Crown review has found longstanding systemic failures at the top and missed warning signs ahead of the catastrophic failure at Moa Point wastewater treatment plant in February, disaster, which has since spewed billions of litres of untreated sewage into Cook Strait. Reporter Mary Argue has been speaking to people on the south coast.

A dad who had to lift his teenage daughter from her wheelchair up the stairs to their front door no longer has to, thanks to the generosity of a Morning Report listener. Dinson Thomas spoke to John Campbell.

Psychologist joins calls for compulsory helmets on e-scooters; ICU doctor calls for more RSV vaccination funding; Bernard Hickey on why OCR rise will hit those already suffering; Queenstown farmer funds wheelchair lift for Wellington family; Developer revives controversial Arrowtown housing project

In terms of criminal jury trials, what unfolded in the infamous death cap mushroom case was unique.Because when the jury was locked away from the outside world to consider a verdict, they were staying in the same hotel, in the same country town, as the police who investigated the case, the lawyers who prosecuted, and the media reporting on it. This strange arrangement has opened the case to suggestions that the jury was tainted – a central tenet of Erin Patterson’s appeal against her conviction. Patterson was sentenced to life imprisonment last year, with a non-parole period of 33 years, for serving a poisoned beef Wellington lunch to her in-laws Don and Gail Patterson, Gail’s sister Heather Wilkinson and her Baptist pastor husband Ian Wilkinson. Today, crime and justice reporter Erin Pearson and senior reporter Chris Vedelago on the curious case of the mushroom murder jury. Background reading: Erin Patterson, the jury hotel and the curious case of the missing CCTV The Morning Edition brings you the story behind the story with the best journalists in Australia. Join host Samantha Selinger-Morris, from the newsrooms of The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age, weekdays from 5am.If you enjoyed this episode and want to hear more, rate, review and subscribe on Apple, Spotify, YouTube or whichever platform you find your pods.Subscribe to The Age & SMH: https://subscribe.smh.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In terms of criminal jury trials, what unfolded in the infamous death cap mushroom case was unique.Because when the jury was locked away from the outside world to consider a verdict, they were staying in the same hotel, in the same country town, as the police who investigated the case, the lawyers who prosecuted, and the media reporting on it. This strange arrangement has opened the case to suggestions that the jury was tainted – a central tenet of Erin Patterson’s appeal against her conviction. Patterson was sentenced to life imprisonment last year, with a non-parole period of 33 years, for serving a poisoned beef Wellington lunch to her in-laws Don and Gail Patterson, Gail’s sister Heather Wilkinson and her Baptist pastor husband Ian Wilkinson. Today, crime and justice reporter Erin Pearson and senior reporter Chris Vedelago on the curious case of the mushroom murder jury. Background reading: Erin Patterson, the jury hotel and the curious case of the missing CCTV The Morning Edition brings you the story behind the story with the best journalists in Australia. Join host Samantha Selinger-Morris, from the newsrooms of The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age, weekdays from 5am.If you enjoyed this episode and want to hear more, rate, review and subscribe on Apple, Spotify, YouTube or whichever platform you find your pods.Subscribe to The Age & SMH: https://subscribe.smh.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The trial in nine schools follows an earlier pre-pilot with a Wellington high school in 2024. 

Join me for a first-hand walkthrough of the legendary Waterloo Battlefield in Belgium, where Napoleon fought his final battle on June 18, 1815. In this immersive battlefield tour, we'll walk the very ground where French, British, Dutch-Belgian, and Prussian armies clashed in one of history's most decisive military engagements.Special guest David Buttery takes us across the key locations that shaped the outcome of the battle, including Hougoumont, La Haye Sainte, the Lion's Mound, the Allied ridge, and the village of Plancenoit. Along the way, we'll examine the terrain, discuss Napoleon's battle plan, Wellington's defensive position, and the critical arrival of Blücher's Prussian army. The modern battlefield still preserves many of the landmarks that help visitors understand how the dramatic events of June 1815 unfolded.Whether you're a fan of Napoleonic history, military history, battlefield archaeology, or historical travel, this Waterloo battlefield tour offers a unique opportunity to experience the landscape that witnessed the end of Napoleon's empire.

About 1000 social housing households in the capital are facing rent increases as Wellington City Council undertakes a massive renovation programme across the city. Ellen O'Dwyer reports.

The arrival of a cruise ship in Auckland marks the start of the cruise season .. an estimated 200,000 passengers are expected to visit between now and June next year. It's expected the cruise sector will contribute more than two hundred million to the local economy over that time. From 2028 Princess Cruises plans to expand its port visits to include Tauranga, Wellington, Lyttelton, Dunedin, Picton, Napier and Timaru. We know many of you feel passionately about the environmental impact of cruising .. but we also wanted to know how people in port towns feel. Professor Maree Thyne from the University of Otago has looked into that and joins Jesse to discuss what she found.

AI may be transformational, but that does not mean every great company needs to be an AI company. In this episode of Technoventure, Peter High speaks with Matt Witheiler, Head of Late-Stage Growth at Wellington Management, about how one of the world's largest asset managers evaluates companies approaching the public markets. Matt explains why valuation risk becomes critical at the late stage, what separates durable businesses from short-term trades, and how Wellington thinks about AI across technology, healthcare, fintech, and consumer markets. He also shares why today's AI cycle feels different from the dot-com era, how companies can prepare for the rhythms of the public market, and why the growth of late-stage private investing has created a dramatically larger opportunity set. Listen for a long-term investor's perspective on AI, growth, and building enduring public companies.

Eateries around Wellington have been facing off for weeks in a hard-fought and popular competition for the capital's best burger. Lazy Juan on The Terrace has come out on top with its Marites burger, full of Filipino flavours. Anya Fielding reports.

Hello! Today, we talk about Trump's kinda weird and ultimately wishy-washy war games with South Korea, what it means about his relationship to the north and a whole lot of history with Van Jackson, an Associate Professor at Victoria University of Wellington, where he specializes in peace studies and the class politics of geopolitics. He is also host of The Un-Diplomatic Podcast, and author of The Un-Diplomatic Newsletter. I really enjoyed this pod because of something Van asked in his substack: What good are US Troops in Korea? He answers that question for us, drawing on his former life as what's known as a Korea Hand in the Obama Pentagon and how he made a turn to the left and anti-imperialist politics. Enjoy! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit goodbye.substack.com/subscribe

Jean Hynes, CEO of Wellington Management, has more than 35 years of experience at the firm. But she spends most of her time looking ahead, trying to envision what the world might look like in a decade and building portfolios around nascent opportunities. In an interview with Goldman Sachs' Alison Mass on the Great Investors podcast, Hynes discusses innovation in the biopharma sector, how Wellington is using AI, and her path to the C-Suite.   The opinions and views expressed herein are as of the date of publication, subject to change without notice, and may not necessarily reflect the institutional views of Goldman Sachs or its affiliates. The material provided is intended for informational purposes only, and does not constitute investment, legal, or tax advice, a recommendation from any Goldman Sachs entity to take any particular action or be used as a basis for any other investment decision, or an offer or solicitation to purchase or sell any securities or financial products. Any forward-looking statements, case studies, computations or examples set forth herein are for illustrative purposes only. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Neither Goldman Sachs nor any of its affiliates make any representations or warranties, express or implied, as to the accuracy or completeness of the statements or information contained herein and disclaim any liability whatsoever for reliance on such information for any purpose. Each name of a third-party organization mentioned is the property of the company to which it relates, is used here strictly for informational and identification purposes only and is not used to imply any sponsorship, affiliation, endorsement, ownership or license rights between any such company and Goldman Sachs. This material should not be copied, distributed, published, or reproduced in whole or in part or disclosed by any recipient to any other person without the express written consent of Goldman Sachs.   A transcript is provided for convenience and may differ from the original video or audio content. Goldman Sachs is not responsible for any errors in the transcript.   Date of Recording: July 20, 2026 © 2026 Goldman Sachs. All rights reserved. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Padraic Scanlan — Multi-Part, Part Two: Padraic Scanlan examines the British government's response to the Great Famine, highlighting how ideological commitments to free trade and to civilizing the poor exacerbated the tragedy. Prime Minister Robert Peel initially attempted relief through public works projects and the secret importation of American maize, known as Indian corn. However, these measures were designed as an employer of last resort, offering wages lower than the lowest private pay to avoid distorting market dynamics. Other officials, such as the Duke of Wellington, remained skeptical of the crisis, viewing reports of mass starvation as political exaggerations by Irish repealers seeking independence. Scanlan details the punitive nature of the New Poor Law, which mandated that relief be provided primarily through workhouses designed to be more miserable than the worst outside conditions. Although the Temporary Relief Act of 1847 eventually allowed for soup kitchens, the experience remained humiliating; the celebrity chef Alexis Soyer's model kitchen in Dublin gave starving people only six minutes to eat. Beyond inadequate food, the peasantry faced deroofing, a practice in which bailiffs pulled the thatch off cottages during evictions to ensure they remained uninhabitable. This systematic displacement, combined with the lack of circulating cash, fueled a volatile environment of outrages and state coercion. Ultimately, the famine led to a 20 to 25 percent decline in the Irish population and remains a central, formative event for the global Irish diaspora. (2)