Leisure
Wiping library fines encourages teen reading
Good news for the libraries in our capital city. Wellington has seen a 48 percent increase in teenagers using library cards since the scrapping of late fees. Last year Wellington City Councillors… Audio
NZ Sporting History: Lydia Bradey
For today's NZ Sporting History, our guest has conquered the summit of Mount Everest, not once, but six times! In 1988 Lydia Bradey became the first woman to summit Mount Everest without supplemental… Audio
6 Million pieces of Lego bring Jurrasic Park to Tākina
Built from more than 6,000,000 pieces of Lego, Jurassic Park has arrived in a larger than life exhibition at Wellington's new convention centre, Tākina.
Australia's Ryan 'The BrickMan' McNaught, who… Audio
Another false start for Great Walks' booking system
Hopes were high that dates for booking spots on the Great Walks would be released yesterday.
But trampers and tourism businesses were disappointed, again.
The Department of Conservation has had… Audio
Heaphy Track reopening will breathe new life back in
A small West Coast community says fully reopening the Heaphy Track will breathe new life back into the town.
Last February, storms damaged the track and destroyed a vital bridge - making it… Audio
Outward Bound on the hunt for land
Outward Bound is looking to open a second centre and is currently on the hunt for land on the Coromandel Peninsula. Outward Bound's Strategy and Innovation Director Simon Graney. Audio
The Pre-Panel with Ali Jones and Martin Bosley
Wallace and panellists Ali Jones and Martin Bosley talk to an organiser of the upcoming New Zealand Scrabble Championship. Plus, our panellists tell us what has been on their mind this week. Audio
TAIC warns boaties will die without stronger regulations
The transport safety body says until recreational boats and their skippers are regulated the government, policy makers, and regulators are accepting that 15 to 20 boaters are going to die each year… Audio
Deal almost done for Ruapehu ski field
A deal is getting closer on who will take over the two largest Ruapehu skifields.
Ruapehu Alpine Lifts, which ran the Whakapapa and Turoa skifields, went into voluntary administration in October… Audio
The Pre-Panel with Penny Ashton and Allan Blackman
Today on the Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Penny Ashton and Allan Blackman discuss Palmertson North's thriving drag scene. Plus, our panellists tell us what has been on their mind this week. Audio
DOC apologises for delay in opening Great Walks' bookings
The Department of Conservation has apologised for delays to Great Walk bookings, saying they will reopen in mid-June.
Other 'great' walks that aren't hard to book!
The recent sale of tickets for popular 'great tracks in Aotearoa such as the Milford Track were in such demand that the system crashed as 10 thousand people all tried to book at the same time. We have… Audio
Dust off the needles and buy some wool, knitting is coming back
As the temperatures drop and the cost of living rises, knitting is making a come back as way for people to save money and add to their winter woollies in the wardrobe. Jo Morris of Sewing Direct in… Audio
Transport World looking to be sweetened up!
If you seek perfection in sugar confection, well there's something new on the scene. Invercargill's Transport World is in the middle of constructing a new inter-active lolly shop with a very transport… Audio
Keeping Auckland's iconic steam tug afloat
The 'William C Daldy' is a popular attraction with the public at her berth on Devonport's Victoria Wharf. However, covid, rising coal prices, retiring crew and repair costs have added to the mounting… Audio
The Panel with Alexia Russell and Ruwani Perera (Part 2)
Today on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Alexia Russell and Ruwani Perera investigate the safety of our tap water, lament Tupperware and talk to a Nelson local about his beer can collection.
…The Panel: Mark and his many fragrances
Today on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Alexia Russell and Ruwani Perera talk to Mark, who reached out earlier in the week to tell us about his extensive collection of perfumes and… Audio
The Pre-Panel with Alexia Russell and Ruwani Perera
Wallace Chapman and panellists Alexia Russell and Ruwani Perera open the Friday Mailbag and respond to your messages from the past week. Plus, our panellists tell us what's been on their mind this… Audio
How four Kiwis made New Zealand's latest gaming success
A Christchurch-developed video game about fishing is making waves overseas.
Easter trading: A complex web of weekend rules
For many New Zealanders, along with its religious significance, Easter also means a four-day weekend and some quality time with the family.
Some shops are allowed to open throughout the weekend… Video, Audio
