Leisure
Top summer reads revealed
Readers have escaped into novels and NZ non-fiction titles this summer, according to Puke Ariki and community libraries.
Chris Blaze: The Fire Ninja
His show has been described as the planet's greatest ninja-style fire act, with nine international awards up his sleeve, and he's coming to Auckland this weekend. Audio
Floating the key to water safety
Drowning Prevention Auckland is encouraging anyone getting out on the water to practice their key survival steps: float, breathe, signal and survive. Audio
Ultrarunner's team attacked by dogs on Te Araroa trail
A well-known international runner seeking to log the shortest-ever traverse of the Te Araroa trail has reported being attacked by dog.
Virginia Keast: From stressed lawyer to dancing queen
Virginia runs Never Stop Dancing - in-person and online dance-along classes and recently notched up a whopping 100,000 YouTube subscribers. Audio
Community win fight to rebuild pool after 18 years
Plans for a $3 million, three-pool facility have finally been approved, with plans for the pools to be open next summer. Audio
Why starting your day with a rave works
A group called Morning People runs raves at the crack of dawn in New Zealand centres as a fun way to start a day, rather than tacking on to the end of a long night out. Audio
'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.
Summer podcast review with Tessa Guest
Producer Tessa Guest joins Anna to share three podcast recommendations for your listening pleasure, all about the extraordinary things happening in normal people's lives. Audio
New Zealand's hidden gem beaches
Travel writer Peter Janssen joins Anna to share some unique, quiet spots to catch some summer sun. Audio
Take a hike - Ten of Aotearoa's best walks
There's still a lot of summer ahead of us to get out and enjoy the bush. RNZ talks to New Zealand's outdoor enthusiasts for advice on the best walks across the motu.
Museum Stop: National Transport and Toy Museum Wanaka
The National Transport and Toy Museum Wanaka features 600 old vehicles and 23 aircraft, along with 100,000 toys and a myriad of other items - making it one of the largest private collections of its… Audio
Aotearoa's best summer biking
Lynley Twyman, the coordinator of Central North Island Great Rides, joins Anna to give some lycra-clad advice. Audio
Walking just 5 minutes a day makes a difference
It's easy to feel overwhelmed by unrealistic goals and fitness trends. But you don't need to follow those fads.
Tall Ships Regatta returns to the Bay of Islands
Organisers were busy signing up a rush of last-minute entrants on Saturday morning.
Summer book review with Bonnie Harrison
Producer Bonnie Harrison reviews The Bookshop Detectives: Dead Girl Gone by Gareth and Louise Ward. Audio
Water quality safety warning lifted for two Canterbury waterways
It's great news for swimmers, Te Whatu Ora says.
NZ's priciest pools: Where swimmers pay top dollar
Swimmers in Dunedin and Tauranga are paying top dollar, with pool entrance fees in the cities the priciest for the country.
Meet your local surf lifesaving club: Paekākāriki
Every weekend this summer, RNZ's Summer Weekends is catching up with one of the many surf lifesaving clubs around Aotearoa. Audio
The summer I... joined the cricket legends
The gift of a coveted cricket bat turned Simon Wraight into a tall, elegant cricketer, at least in his mind.
