Personalities
The baddest blues rock
American blues-rock legend George Thorogood and his longtime band The Destroyers are coming to Wellington to play with Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees ZZ Top this May. We got to spend 15 minutes laughing with the Bad To The Bone singer!
Fun, fruity, fabulous
Banana Jolie is a pun-slinging princess of peel who’s been electrifying audiences across the Antipodean festival circuit for the past decade. We interviewed Joana Joy about the fruity character and her upcoming appearances at CubaDupa.
Comic sense and sensibility
Ben Elton is often considered the godfather of modern comedy, with countless iconic shows, musicals, and books on his record. Catch the multi-award-winning comedian live at Michael Fowler Centre on the 26th of April in his new stand-up show Authentic Stupidity.
He shoots… he scores!
We sat down with rising football star Joaquin Hollis, who has been selected as one of just 10 players under the age of 10 to represent New Zealand at the prestigious Barcelona Academy World Cup.
A round of a-paws
Bluey’s Big Play, the theatrical adaptation of the award-winning animated children’s TV series Bluey, is about to have its New Zealand premiere. We interviewed puppetry director Jacob Williams.
A decade of Regional News
This January is our birthday – the big 1-0. As we round up the past decade of Regional News, you might be able to help us settle a debate: should our 10th birthday party be dinosaur or Spider-Man themed?
Wellington Silver Screeners: Dana Leaming
Now the proud creative force behind the show Not Even, Dana Leaming tells Alessia all about her journey, gushes about Wellington, and chats about the inspiration behind her hit TV show.
High on Life
American comedian Josh Wolf will be back on New Zealand soil this Valentine’s Day, and he couldn’t be more excited. Catch his brand-new comedy hour High on Life featuring his son Jacob.
Sunshine on a cloudy day
We round up another year as we prepare to close up shop for our summer break. Happy holidays to you and yours from all of us here at Regional News.
Living the dream
For the first time in the show’s history, RuPaul’s Drag Race Down Under featured a Wellington-based drag queen. Olivia Dreams spills the tea about her experience.
Humanity’s maddest edges
Take a deep dive into the world of psychopaths and mental health labelling with best-selling author Jon Ronson on the 26th of November at The Opera House.
Synergy in motion
Just after he touched down in Wellington for the first time, Academy Award-winning filmmaker, director, and animator Mark Andrews chatted with Alessia about his career, his passion, and the project that brings him to Pōneke.