Wellington Harbour
Moment of Calm: On the Waterfront
We're just above the low tide mark for this week's sonic Moment of Calm. Audio
Iconic Wellington $1 million sculpture snapped by swimmer
The man, who is in his 20s, has been taken to hospital with moderate injuries after scaling the Water Whirler's pole, which then broke and the metal rod landed on him in the water. Video, Audio
Southern right whales returning to mainland New Zealand
A southern right whale in Wellington Harbour is a sign that the species is recovering after being hunted nearly to extinction. Audio
Wellington Matariki fireworks may be stalled by whale visit
Wellington City Council is mulling over whether its Matariki fireworks display should be postponed due to an unexpected marine manuhiri. It is the first time in eight years a southern right whale has… Audio
Spy in the water - Wellington Harbour's smart buoy
A smart buoy in Wellington harbour is phoning in information about sea conditions and how muddy water from the Hutt River moves around the harbour. Audio
Our Changing World for 22 March 2018
Among New Zealand's many species of parasitoid wasps is one named after a Harry Potter character, and information from a smart buoy in Wellington harbour is now freely available online. Audio
Drilling confirms freshwater presence under Wellington harbour
Initial tests on an aquifer in Wellington's harbour are showing promising signs of it being able to supply water to parts of the capital that could be without water for prolonged periods after a major… Video, Audio
The science of a water aquifer
What is the Waiwhetu aquifer, where does its water come from, and what does it mean for the Wellington region - Alison Ballance investigates. Audio
Wild weather downs Wellington power lines
More than 250 properties around Wellington are still without power after strong winds brought down lines throughout the city.
Mena the penguin-detector dog
Alastair Judkins is a penguin hunter - and his secret weapon is a 'super nose', a dog called Mena. Alison Ballance joins them on a little penguin search in Wellington. Audio
Sculptured Words
Dotted along Wellington's waterfront are plaques and inlaid benches quoting from some of New Zealand's finest writers. Accompanied by Spectrum's Jack Perkins, Rosemary Wildblood, Barbara Murison and… Audio
Wellington's tugboat sisters - Captain Charles Smith
Wellington's ladies of the sea will sail out of Wellington Harbour for good next month. The red tugboat sisters, Toia and Ngahue, have been on duty in the harbour for more than 40 years. And now, the… Audio
Wellington's New Fault
NIWA scientists have discovered a new active fault in Wellington Harbour, capable of magnitude M6.3 to M7.1 earthquakes. Audio
He Rourou for 7 April 2009
The Maori history of Wellington harbour brought forward. Audio
Spectrum for 10 February 2008
Jack Perkins' brief but affectionate historical tour of Wellington Harbour. Audio