Recreation
Do you know the signs of an unsafe river?
NZ Mountain Safety Council's Bevan Smith joined Jesse to share the four indicators to look for. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 19 September 2025
In today's episode, in a blow for the Government, the economy has had a much larger slump than expected which the Finance Minister's blaming in part on Donald Trump's trade tariffs, negotiations… Audio
NZ woman makes Northwest Passage sailing history
For the first time ever, a New Zealand woman has successfully co-skippered a yacht through the Northwest Passage. Veronica Lysaght spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
The Detail: The high cost of demoting outdoor education
An overhaul of the secondary education curriculum would likely risk loss to New Zealand's identity and industry.
Outdoor education up a creek without a paddle - AMMENDED
An overhaul of the secondary education curriculum will likely see outdoor education become a vocational subject, and critics say the change risks loss to New Zealand's identity and industry Audio
Boat owners encouraged to book haulouts before summer
Haulouts help avoid marine pests, which spread by hull fouling and getting into ballast water.
Outdoor education up a creek without a paddle
An overhaul of the secondary education curriculum will likely see outdoor education become a vocational subject, and critics say the change risks loss to New Zealand's identity and industry Audio
A-Z of Aotearoa: H is for Hillary!
Here on Afternoons we've been making our way through the A-Z of Aotearoa. Today we focus on Sir Edmund Hillary. Audio
81 year old fitness instructor keeping a bounce in her step
At the age of 81 years old a Christchurch fitness instructor is showing that exercise really is vital to keeping the bounce in your step. Each week Paula Barrett leads three fitness classes at… Audio
City Fitness facing charges for misleading prices
The Commerce Commision is taking New Zealand's largest gym chain, City Fitness Group, to court over its contracts. It claims the advertised membership prices were misleading and didn't include a… Audio
Is this NZ's oldest book club?
Annette Hill is the only living foundation member of what is thought to be the oldest book club in Christchurch and quite possibly New Zealand. Audio
Forest and Bird releases Birdle game
After the worldwide success of Wordle - some of New Zealand's most threatened species are trying to get in on the fame. Forest & Bird chief executive Nicola Toki spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
The new initiative bringing your garden to life one seed at a time
As sunny days slowly return many of you will be getting out the gloves and shears to spend the weekend in the garden. Well, here's an idea that'll have the neighbours talking ...an initiative called… Audio
Tramper rescued from Tongariro 'knows he had a close call'
Despite recent heavy snowfall and freezing conditions, the man didn't have any food or shelter with him.
Auckland cafe owner worried for business after road shut off
Boarded up and blocked off - an Auckland city cafe owner is worried for his business after the road it sits on was effectively turned into a cul-de-sac. Hoardings have been placed around the former… Audio
Storm damage closes Tasman's Great Taste trail again
The popular biking trail is a lifeline for the local economy, bringing in $34m annually.
Ruapehu ski fields busy over school holidays, despite underwhelming amount of snow
But the new bosses of both the mountain's fields say the best is yet to come.
Midday Report Essentials for Friday 4 July 2025
In today's episode, Nominations have officially opened today for local elections, and with it, the Far North mayor has started a campaign for his district to keep the Maori wards, Fresh rain has been… Audio
The Detail: The mishmash sports taking off in New Zealand
Two non-traditional sports - hobby horsing and pickleball - have gained popularity in recent years and Kiwis are joining in the fun.
How to ride a horse, if you don't have a horse
Two non-traditional sports - hobby horsing and pickleball - have gained popularity in the last several years, and Kiwis are joining in the fun Audio
