Recreation
Top NZ mountain guide killed in Canada helicopter accident
Lewis Ainsworth, 35, was ski-guiding in British Columbia when the helicopter crashed last Monday.
Northland MP 'condemns' boat ramp protest ahead of fishing competition
Grant McCallum has called a local iwi's blockade of the boat ramp "illegal actions".
Deadly blast hits market in Russia-held Ukraine city
A Moscow-installed official blames Ukraine for the attack which he says killed 25 people and injured 20.
How a Northland drug park became a family-friendly destination
People power has triumphed in a once-neglected corner of Northland's top tourist town, where locals have succeeded in driving out drug dealers and "unsavoury" activity.
Fewer 'code browns' during summer camping season this year
After reports in past summers of inappropriate toileting and camping in banned areas, councils in tourist hotspots say the season has been a success so far.
Waikaremoana Great Walk reopens
After months of mahi and hundreds of thousands of dollars, one of the country's Great Walks has just reopened. Audio
Lower Hutt mayor on Juicy Fest
Arrests, disorderly behaviour and assaults on Police officers have marred this year's JuicyFest hip-hop and R&B music festival.
Debuting last year, JuicyFest has attracted some of the industry's most… Audio
Coastguard encouraging boaties to update life jackets
It has been a difficult summer for many on the water.
At least six people drowned during the holiday period, and last week fisherman Will Fransen miraculously survived almost 24 hours adrift at sea… Audio
1964 - a quarterly journal capturing the creative side of mountain culture
A photo essay about Aotearoa's most inland surfboard shaper is the kind of content that "falls into the lap" of Laura Williamson, editor of the Southern Lakes print journal 1964. The quarterly… Audio
Scouts gather for annual Jamboree
More than 4000 scouts have ventured to Mystery Creek south of Hamilton for the organisations annual jamboree. There's been a wide range of activites from drift bikes and cooking to celebrating the new… Audio
Summer so far in Gisborne
Summer Times drops into Gisborne to talk to mayor Rehette Stoltz about how the summer is going. Gisborne had a tough 2023... a devastating cyclone wreaked havoc on roads and houses and the district is… Audio
Stench won't be a 'major issue' at Juicy Fest, mayor says
The Seaview Treatment Plant, which has plagued Lower Hutt residents with offensive odours for months, has installed new biofilters ahead of schedule, which Hutt City council says is the first step… Audio
Shark sighting at popular North Island beach
The spate of shark sightings this summer continued in Auckland yesteday afternoon, where beachgoers north of the city spotted one at a popular swimming destination.
Multiple sightings have made the… Audio
Christmas Day water rescues: 'It's disappointing when people don't take our advice'
Swimmers are being urged to follow safety advice at the beach, after lifeguards performed 13 rescues and 10 assists on Christmas Day alone.
Walking tracks around Cathedral Cove open for summer
DOC has managed to get new walking tracks around Cathedral Cove open for summer, despite the hike down to the popular Coromandel beach being off the cards, for now. Extreme weather events in January… Audio
Hopes new interactive art installation will refresh 'dangerous space'
Auckland's infamous Myers Park has received an $11 million facelift.
Airbnb names Lower Hutt its top trending New Zealand destination
The Wellington city took the crown, but a handful of small New Zealand towns also made the top 10 list.
Allegations of blackmail over North Shore walkway stoush
Allegations of blackmail have been levelled at the owners of a North Shore property which is blocking access to walkers on a popular beach path. The owners want a heritage status removed, so they can… Audio
Warning as nesting kārearea attack walkers, cyclists
The Tasman District Council is warning people to be aware of nesting kārearea / falcons, which have been attacking unsuspecting walkers and mountain bikers in the Richmond Hills.
Collectors corner: Wil Wright's poster collection
Every Wednesday on Afternoons we invite a guest for our collectors corner segment to talk about their amazing collections. This week we meet Wil Wright. He collects, restores and sells film posters. Audio, Gallery