Recreation
Bay of Islands sailing week begins
It started with an idea during a sailors' smoko break and it's grown into the nation's biggest multi-day sailing regatta. Reporter Peter de Graaf finds out what makes Bay of Islands Sailing Week… Audio
Auckland fishers urged to stop lighting fires
Significant vegetation and planting areas have been lost at two regional parks from fires started by fishers cooking their catch, a manager says.
'Miserable weather' - bummer summer as thousands snub Splash Planet
There have been 12,864 fewer visitors to the amusement park this summer, meaning a drop in revenue of $320,000.
Australians battling over beach shade etiquette
A turf war has broken out in Australia over the use of sun shades at popular beaches, with complaints of people hogging space or setting up their "cabanas" early in the morning and then abandoning… Audio
Dancers tiptoe around looming eviction
The axe still hangs above Balmoral Hall in Ashburton, but its dancers are at least relieved they have time to find a new venue.
Christchurch community pool rebuild greenlit
A new community pool is to be built in the Christchurch suburb of St Albans, 18 years after the previous one was demolished.
Running Fever
Running is currently trending, especially among young people. But why? Audio
Shark spotted between flags at Tauranga beach
The beach was closed as the near metre-long shark swam by.
Surf lifesavers pull 16 from sea on New Year's Day
Surf Life Saving teams around Aotearoa worked nearly 5100 hours over New Year's Eve and New Year's Day.
Party responsibly at New Year's - St John Ambulance
Emergency services at summer hot spots are preparing for an influx of rowdy visitors on New Year's Eve.
Shark has probably left New Brighton beach, lifeguards say
Beaches across the country have been forced to close this week after shark sightings.
Pedal to the metal for Dunedin electrician
Mastodon, Slayer and Whitechapel are not among the usual clientele for the average New Zealand tradie.
Shark attacks rare, but swimmers should be wary, scientist says
The risk of attacks is pretty low, says shark scientist Dr Riley Elliott, but people should remember "it is their supermarket we are venturing into".
The dos and don'ts of summer gardening
It's that time of year when there can be a little more time to get out and tend the garden, edible back-yard gardener Hannah Zwartz gives her tips. Audio
'Incredibly tragic weekend' - Plea for safety after four deaths in 24 hours
A spate of water-related deaths in the past 24 hours is a tragedy, Water Safety New Zealand says.
'These guys basically vanished into thin air' - Friends, family of missing Mt Cook climbers seek closure
Police on Friday called off the search for Americans Kurt Blair and Carlos Romero and an unnamed Canadian national, who have been missing since Monday.
Dozens of Auckland beaches on high alert, four closed over faecal bacteria
People are being warned not to go swimming while the levels of bacteria breach national safety guidelines.
'This is a male problem in NZ' - Warnings of drownings as summer kicks off
Deaths by drowning are on track to be the lowest since 2018, but advocates are still urging people to stay vigilant around the water.
Laser tag players converge on Auckland for World Champs
Rachel Scott is on the committee of Laser Sports New Zealand and joins Emile Donovan Audio
This Weekend: The New Zealand Pub Quiz Championships
Paul Watson from the defending champions, Olivia New Brew John, joins Emile Donovan. Audio
