Recreation
The dos and don'ts of summer gardening
It's that time of year when there can be a little more time to get out and tend the garden, edible back-yard gardener Hannah Zwartz gives her tips. Audio
'Incredibly tragic weekend' - Plea for safety after four deaths in 24 hours
A spate of water-related deaths in the past 24 hours is a tragedy, Water Safety New Zealand says.
'These guys basically vanished into thin air' - Friends, family of missing Mt Cook climbers seek closure
Police on Friday called off the search for Americans Kurt Blair and Carlos Romero and an unnamed Canadian national, who have been missing since Monday.
Dozens of Auckland beaches on high alert, four closed over faecal bacteria
People are being warned not to go swimming while the levels of bacteria breach national safety guidelines.
'This is a male problem in NZ' - Warnings of drownings as summer kicks off
Deaths by drowning are on track to be the lowest since 2018, but advocates are still urging people to stay vigilant around the water.
Laser tag players converge on Auckland for World Champs
Rachel Scott is on the committee of Laser Sports New Zealand and joins Emile Donovan Audio
This Weekend: The New Zealand Pub Quiz Championships
Paul Watson from the defending champions, Olivia New Brew John, joins Emile Donovan. Audio
Sir Edmund Hillary's daughter joins 'historic' marathon
The Aotearoa Afghanistan Marathon aims to encourage inclusivity, empower women, and bring pride in cultural traditions.
Surfboard lights offer ray of hope to shark-fearing beachgoers
Researchers towed seal-shaped boards fitted with lights across great white-teeming waters to discover which configuration attracted the most attention. Audio
Why fly fishing is a path to inner peace
A new study has found the act of standing in a river, trout or salmon fishing, has mental health benefits. Audio
New design sought for Tauranga’s $105m aquatic centre
A facility with a bombing pool, splash pad, toddler pool, eight indoor swimming lanes and two outdoor lanes was approved to replace the city's outdoor pool and the QEII Youth Centre.
Music feature: Halloween Songs
Pop culture commentator, vintage music DJ and head stylist at costume hire heaven First Scene Andy 'Flyboy' Dickson joins Jesse for a spooky musical trip. Audio
Randwick Park locals divided on bench removal
Two park benches at the popular sports park in south Auckland will be removed after complaints of anti-social behaviour.
'Entitled' Cathedral Cove visitors slowing track repairs - mayor
The track to the popular attraction has been closed since February 2023, and DOC workers keep having to down tools to deal with "absolutely idiotic" tourists, says Deli Connell. Audio
America's Cup held overseas was 'significant loss' to Auckland hospitality, businesses say
"We weren't allowed to be open for customers, we would have opened if the government granted us extended hours like it did with the Rugby World Cup."
Benches removed after 'indecent acts' at park
Two park benches at Randwick Park in Manurewa will be removed after complaints of anti-social behaviour.
Calls for drink spike test to be available in NZ
A survivor of drink spiking is calling for the country to follow in Australia's footsteps and introduce a test that can detect if a drink has been tampered with. Ashleigh McCaull has more. Audio
Thomas Stazyk's hobby: Model ship building
RNZ Nights listener Thomas Stazyk is skilled at the art of model ship building, and spends many hours on his hobby, while listening to the radio of course. He is taking a break to tell Todd Zaner… Audio
Get your waders out
Trout fishing season opens tomorrow - and anglers will be dreaming of hooking that giant trophy fish. Audio
'Bullshit' call as council agrees lease offer for golf land
Rotorua Lakes Council's newly agreed lease offer rules out using Springfield Golf Course for housing.
