Recreation
'It's not summer yet' - Hikers urged to be prepared before hitting the trails
People planning to go hiking over the long weekend are being urged to be careful and start their walks early in the day.
Some Auckland beaches still no-gos, coming up to long weekend
The long weekend is almost upon us and there's finally some settled weather in Auckland at least, meaning some of us may be keen to get out in the water. But with the Parnell Poonami still fresh in… Video, Audio
Whanganui park revamp - Old Mother Hubbard, or just plain old?
Whanganui's iconic Kowhai Park is a blast from the past - but locals are wondering, do today's kids even recognise Humpty Dumpty? Audio
Dunedin-Port Chalmers cycleway in $57m blowout
The tricky project to build the last half of the Dunedin to Port Chalmers cycleway has more than doubled its forecast costs to $57 million.
Bike trail bridge connects National Park and new ecosanctuary
The longest suspension bridge in Aotearoa will be built as part of the infamous "missing link" of the Mountains to Sea trail in the central North Island.
Ruapehu administrators defend latest $7m bailout
The government this week has agreed to give the company, which is in voluntary administration, an extra $7 million.
Icon of Lyttelton set to re-open after years of being quake damaged
An icon of Whakaraupō Lyttelton Harbour is set to re-open tomorrow, after being damaged in the Canterbury Earthquakes. The Governors Bay jetty, locally known for its extraordinary length and… Video, Audio
Passion unfurled at butterfly house in Hope
Ian Knight has a passion for monarch butterflies. He used to farm them at his property in Hope, near Nelson, to be released at weddings all around the country. Now he just enjoys watching them hatch… Audio
Motocross track solution for Awatapu dirt bikers
As complaints rev up about youths on dirt bikes ripping up parks and terrifying pedestrians in Awatapu, a strategy is being hatched to turn the problem into a solution.
Skier warned to stop teaching friends or face losing ski pass
A skier sharing tips with his friends on the slopes says staff at Wānaka's Treble Cone threatened to cancel his pass for unauthorised coaching. Audio
'Complete disaster' event Fyre Festival is coming back, and tickets are already selling out
The original Fyre Festival ended in chaos and jail time for its founder, Billy McFarland - so why are people keen for more?
Demolition crews move in on iconic North Auckland pools
It's the end of an era for an iconic Auckland destination, with demolition crews moving in to the Waiwera Thermal Resort in North Auckland today. Just about every Aucklander seems to have a memory of… Video, Audio
From battling addcition to conquering Everest
What does it take to go from having no alpine training or mountain climbing experience, to actually climbing Mt Everest? Holly Beckham of Ngapuhi and Ngati Rangi, is on a journey to find out. Audio
Tramper's death prompts warning over risks of hiking alone
Stephanie Simpson died in 2020 near the Brewster Track in the Mount Aspiring National Park.
Bike Hub Nelson success re-homing bikes
After only a year since launching, Bike Hub Nelson has re-homed more than 700 bikes throughout the community. Bike Hub Nelson co-ordinator Matt Lawrey talks to Jesse. Audio
Tramper plunged 16m into river from unsafe bridge - report
Failure-prone safety netting allowed a tramper to fall from the height of three storeys into a West Coast river, sparking nationwide checks and upgrades of almost 150 swingbridges in 2020. Video
'Scarlette says it's fun' - How a young Scout made park better for his 'best buddy'
A young Dunedin boy wasn't playing around when he made it his mission to make his local park more accessible for his friend who uses a wheelchair.
Community spirit alive and well in Karori
When Karori resident Debbie Bidlake set about pruning some vines from her bank a few years ago, she could never have predicted the path it would lead her down. She talks to Jesse. Audio
Lifetime pass-holders crowdfunding to keep Ruapehu skifield alive
A group of life-time pass-holders is hoping to crowd-fund millions of dollars to keep Mt Ruapehu's two skifields - Whakapapa and Turoa - in public hands.
Its current operator, Ruapehu Alpine Lifts… Audio
Sir Anthony Seldon: The Path of Peace
There are various sacred walking journeys throughout the world and its religions. The most famous is probably the Way of St James, the Camino de Santiago in Spain. Writer and educator Sir Anthony… Audio
