Leisure
Podcast Tuesday: Stories from big game safaris
The "This is Africa" podcast sells itself as a place where thrilling hunting tales, heart pounding safari adventures and raw wilderness stories collide. Evie Ashton has been listening and agrees it's… Audio
The Best on the Box: The Bear, Rivals and Smoke
Claire Chitham shares her television picks with Jesse: The Bear, available on Disney/FX; Rivals (Disney) and Smoke (Apple+). Dame Jilly Cooper fans will be thrilled to learn that filming has started… Audio
'Don't be scared': Kiwi knights do medieval battle in niche sport of buhurt
Each fighter wears about 35-40kg of armour for protection. Audio
Weekend Stuff: Gardening with Emma Sage
Emma Sage is determined to make gardening accessible for everyone, no matter how big, or small, your garden or how little hands-in-the-dirt experience you have. She's the Editor of Sage Journal, a… Audio
Creating space in Rodney for cycle trails
Cycleways are often a hot button topic, but not in the Auckland district of Rodney, where plans are underway to build a 120k trail from Puhoi to Mangawhai for cycling, walking, running and even horse… Audio
Campaign to save the Takapuna Golf Course
New Zealand golfer Ryan Fox is lending his support to the campaign to save the Takapuna Golf Course on Auckland's North Shore, he spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Ski fields prepare for school holiday influx
Recent snow falls mean southern ski fields are gearing up for an influx of skiers over the school holidays. Corin Dann spoke to NZ Ski chief executive Paul Anderson. Audio
How much time do you need to spend in nature to see benefits?
We often hear we need to head outdoors more often, but is looking at a natural view from a window good enough? And what are the rewards other than physical activity?
The Detail: The mishmash sports taking off in New Zealand
Two non-traditional sports - hobby horsing and pickleball - have gained popularity in recent years and Kiwis are joining in the fun.
How to ride a horse, if you don't have a horse
Two non-traditional sports - hobby horsing and pickleball - have gained popularity in the last several years, and Kiwis are joining in the fun Audio
Major Cardrona Alpine Resort expansion almost ready to open
Soho Basin - which is mostly for intermediate and advanced skiers, and snowboarders - will expand the skifield's footprint by a quarter. Audio
Winter Gardening with Hannah Zwartz
Matariki is a great time of year to slow down, reflect, and take stock of the different areas of our lives, and for some, it might be a good time to get into the garden. Audio
Northland Champion Gerry Paul - Brew of Islands Festival
If you're looking for something to do to pass the winter blues by, look no further than the Brew of Islands Festival taking place next weekend in Kerikeri. Audio
The Māori New Year
One of people who had a hand in deciding when we mark Matariki is Māori astronomer Victoria Campbell and she's had a busy year from partnering with Minecraft to creating unique stamps with NZ Post. Audio
Live from the Dominion Road Boy
Corey Fuimaono drops in live from the Boy statue on Dominion Road, and details how they're spending their Matariki evening. Audio
Ski season opens with Whakapapa, Tūroa under new management
Thousands of skiers, snowboarders and sightseers will head up Mount Ruapehu this long weekend.
The Panel Expanded
An extra half hour with Wallace begins with a preview of Nights with host Emile Donovan and ends with some wonderful listener interaction. Wallace places a call to Alan Beck, member of the Taranaki… Audio
The Pre-Panel for 19 June 2025
Jesse Mulligan is joined by The Panel host Wallace Chapman and producer Tessa Guest to preview this evening's marlarky. [picture id="4KNIHIS_the_panel_banner_hero_July_2024_jpg" crop="16x10"… Audio
Auckland board game café helping ease loneliness
Board games are forging new connections and combating social isolation. Cakes n Ladders owner James McFadgen spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
TV Critic Dom Corry
TV reviewer Dom Corry joins Jesse to look at some recommendations. Audio
