Recreation
Shayne Carter: 'Music gave me an outlet, validation and a voice'
The musician says art is a life-saving necessity, rather than a frivolous sideline, in a new speech delivered as part of a nationwide series.
Celebrating 25 years of Makara Peak Mountain Bike Park
Makara Peak Mountain Bike Park is celebrating 25 years. Makara Peak Ranger Mark Kent and Kerei Thompson from Makara Peak Supporters both speak to Mark. Audio
What we're watching: Samurai Gourmet
Unsure what to do with his newfound freedom, a 60-year-old retired salary-man finds new purpose in exploring the food of his neighbourhood. Jogai Bhatt explains why it's worth a watch.
'No turning back' - horse-trekking from Bluff to Picton
Karolin van Onna had been talking about horse trekking the length of the South Island for years and last summer she finally did it. Audio
'No turning back' - From Bluff to Picton on horseback
Karolin van Onna and her friend had dreamt about horse trekking the length of the South Island for years - and last summer they finally did it. Video, Audio
Five inspiring women in New Zealand film, TV and theatre
Aotearoa's arts community is rich in multicultural storytelling. RNZ reflects on the contributions of five Kiwi women working across stage and screen.
Five favourite woman characters from the small screen
One-note characters used to be the norm for women on TV. But things are changing for the better, says Jogai Bhatt.
Government 'silent' on attempts to add water-safety lessons to schools, group says
Water Safety New Zealand believes the government is turning a blind eye to drownings and is calling for more lessons in schools.
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.
'Majestic' goat and gut feeling lead son to missing dad
Luke Harrison had a "strong feeling" he was going in the right way before finding his father, who was lost three days in the bush. Audio
Sheafs, cabers and tartan on show at Turakina Highland Games
Tartan, bagpipes, sheafs and cabers were out in force at the Turakina Highland Games, billed as New Zealand's longest-running such event. They're into their 160th year. Video, Audio
Fresh looks for Wellington playgrounds
The Frank Kitts Park playground has been closed since 2021 when a child reportedly broke their leg on the slide.
Call for trampers to pay: Track closes due to full toilets
A call tonight for day trampers at Aotearoa's most popular national parks to pay their way; in the wake of poo pile up that's seen DOC close the track to some people. The toilets on the Mueller Hut… Video, Audio
DOC should use helicopter to empty toilet on Mueller Hut route - trampers
Trampers are frustrated that a popular South Island trail has been closed because the toilets are too full.
'An enduring legacy' - Pike 29 memorial walk and cycle trail opens
A walking track and cycle trail dedicated to the 29 miners who perished in the 2010 Pike River mine disaster opens today.
Mt Ruapehu ski season uncertain as preferred bidder withdraws
The future of this year's ski season at Whakapapa skifield on Mt Ruapehu is more uncertain than ever with the Crown's preferred bidder for the field withdrawing from negotiations.
Whakapapa is… Audio
Boot Scootin' Boogie
Acclaimed actor, comedian, director and writer and "Snapchat Dude" Tom Sainsbury has another lesser known talent. Along with Lara Fischel-Chisholm he's one half of comedy dance troupe, Dynamotion… Audio
Never too early to turn back, Search and Rescue says after Mt Ruapehu rescue
It's never too early to turn back. That's the message from police after two trampers lost on Ruapehu had a slow painful walk off the mountain, helped down by a volunteer rescue team on Monday. Bad… Video, Audio
100-year-old Northland runner's secret
The Northland centenarian says he likes to keep moving, have a goal - and no fast food for breakfast. Audio
Taranaki Maunga 90-year-old's playground: 'My reflexes aren't as quick'
A Ngatea pensioner who has climbed the mountain to mark his 90th birthday says it was a "humbling" experience.
