Leisure
Sport, music, art top extracurricular activities for Kiwi 12 year olds - report
A new report has found sport is the most popular extracurricular activity for New Zealand children.
This Weekend: Antique boats on show in Nelson
The Antique and Classic Boat Show has been held at St Arnaud since 1999, boasting everything from classic racing boats to pedal-powered catamarans. Audio
Missing tramper found after almost 3 days in Tararua Ranges
The son of a missing tramper in dense Tararua Ranges says he trusted his intuition and separated from Search and Rescue finding his dad less than an hour later.
Seventy-two-year-old Brent Harrison… Audio
What we're watching: Mr. & Mrs. Smith
Move over, Brangelina, Donald Glover and Maya Erskine are brilliant in this surprisingly relatable action-packed series, says Pratik Navani.
Alexander James Holloway: making fake fighting look real
The biggest BBQ festival in Australasia, Meatstock, is back at Mystery Creek, Kirikiriroa Hamilton, this weekend after a three year hiatus. Audio
Police decry spate of vandalism, swastikas at DOC huts
A swastika painted on Kirwans Hut was among the "mindless" vandalism at huts.
Boycotts fail to take shine off Americarna
The star-spangled banner is flying proudly in Taranaki this week as the annual celebration of chrome and the internal-combustion engine, that is Americarna, takes over the province.
More than 750 gas… Audio
Taranaki enjoys record breaking cruise ship season
Taranaki is about to wrap up a record-breaking cruise season with more than 8000 passengers visiting the province by sea.
Seven luxury liners will have berthed at Port Taranaki by next month and… Audio
Call for trampers to pay as full toilets force track closure
A poo pile-up forced the Department of Conservation to close a track at a national park to some people. Audio
Aoraki Mount Cook track temporarily closed to day walkers
The Mueller Hut Route has been closed to day trekkers because the toilets at one of its huts are almost full.
Round the Bays Wellington: Participants advised to plan around public transport disruptions
People taking part in Round the Bays in Wellington on Sunday will need to navigate traffic congestion.
Council told to honour 1000-year golf course promise
Residents reportedly left in tears after the owner of Gulf Harbour Country Club closed the course last year.
Fight for 'million-dollar view' campground blocked by bollards
Local residents say there was no consultation and are campaigning to bring back the campground, or remove the bollards.
How to enjoy the heat while looking after your skin
New Zealand is heading towards one of the hottest summers on record, with soaring temperatures around the country.
And as such, people have been eager to enjoy the outdoors, with parks and beaches… Audio
The world's only Deaf-owned adventure company is thriving in NZ
Rachel Soudakoff is on a mission to make Aotearoa's great outdoors more accessible for Deaf people.
The sun may be setting on Kaikōura's sole beachfront campground
The owner of the site, Ngāi Tahu, gave notice more than 18 months ago to the operators, saying their lease for the land would not be renewed.
Television Critic: Pratik Navani
Time to talk television now and we've got Pratik Navani along to tell us what he's been watching. Audio
Bee Wilson: The Secret of Cooking
British food writer Bee Wilson's new book The Secret of Cooking also serves up secrets for stress-free living. Alongside recipes, there's encouragement to improvise, a very useful section on learning… Audio
Mountain bikers launch bid to keep access to Matangi Station
A group of mountain bikers are fundraising to save public access to a bike park on a sheep farm in Alexandra.
World's largest cruise ship to set sail from Miami
The 20-deck Icon of Seas voyage comes amid concerns about the vessel's methane emissions.