Leisure
Jesse Goes Clubbing: Ham Radio Club
After two on a Monday means it's time to hit the clubs! Jesse has chatted to the Hawkes Bay Racing Lawnmower Club ... the Christchurch Quilters... Manawatu Cactus and Succulent Society among others… Audio
The heartwarming story of a hiker and a kitten
Mustering the energy to walk the Te Araroa trail is one thing, carrying an extra load while you do it, is another feat entirely. But that's exactly what one British hiker has done. Katie Evans has… Audio
Dangerous playground levelled in South Wairarapa
A popular South Wairarapa playground has been demolished to make way for a safer facility for children of all ages.
Teen's epic solo 3000km cycling trip from Cape Reinga to Bluff
From punishing climbs near Karapiro to a final 240km push in a single day, Mahe Braaksma's month-long journey tested his limits.
Locals want popular swimming spot reopened
Record temperatures have highlighted a long-standing bugbear - declining access to once-popular swimming spots. Audio
Kerikeri swelters while access to swimming spots dries up
The Northland town of Kerikeri has been smashing temperature records in recent days - but the sweltering conditions come as the town loses access to once-popular swimming spots. Reporter Peter de… Audio
NZ crowns first national women’s Scrabble champion
Scrabble boards were put to serious use as New Zealand hosted its first national women's Scrabble championship in Auckland. Twenty competitors battled for the title, with Joanne Craig finishing third… Audio
Deadly weekend at beaches and rivers as Kiwis escape heat
It was a deadly weekend at the country's beaches and rivers as kiwis hit the water to escape the scorching sun. Water Safety NZ chief executive Glen Scanlon spoke to Melissa Chan-Green. Audio
Search on for inaugural women's national Scrabble champion
Twenty contestants will face off in Auckland over the weekend for the word-forming crown.
nat'We'd be bored just sitting in a house': The couple caravanning around NZ
How Stella and Paul Richards packed up their home - and cat - to hit the road 3 years ago.
How to get yourself out of a reading rut
Has a screen stolen your love of books and left you in a no book zone you can't get out of?
Hoodoo Gurus to hit the road with Joan Jett and Iggy Pop
For over 40 years Aussie rockers Hoodoo Gurus have entertained crowds with their punk-tinged sound. This summer they're pairing up with the legends of rock, Joan Jett and Iggy Pop, for the Summer… Audio
Meet the Puzzleman of New Zealand
Louis Toorenburg was just a toddler when someone gave him a puzzle, starting a lifelong obsession.
The puzzle shop that's been open for 50 years
Reporter Peter de Graaf talks to the Puzzleman about his puzzle shop's remarkable longevity. Audio
Frustration as Auckland's storm-damaged tracks still shut off
It's nearly three years since the double-hit of the Auckland floods and Cyclone Gabrielle, and little progress has been made.
Lakes Festival delivers a one-day rave marathon in Hagley Park
Review - The festival delivered a high-BPM, drum-and-bass-heavy day that felt both like a post-Christmas purge and a warm-up for a crowded festival summer, writes Adam Burns.
How can I get water out of my ear after swimming?
While water usually drains naturally, a few tips can help speed things up and prevent swimmer's ear.
Staycation activities in New Zealand's main cities
If summer traffic and crowds have made you stay put this year, here are some ideas that keep you and your kids engaged, without breaking the bank.
Watch: This is what a rip looks like
Do you know what to do if you get caught in a rip? Or how to respond if you see someone else in trouble in the water?
Water pollution warnings for Wellington, Lower Hutt
Public water safety warnings have been issued for swimmers for Wellington's south coast and Lower Hutt swimming spots, due to pollution from wastewater.
