Recreation
Takapuna Golf Course thinks council plans are below par
On Auckland's North Shore, a public golf course is fighting council plans to use their course as a floodwater catchment. Audio
Northland's Snapper Bonanza: Surfcasting competition winner pockets $30,000
A total of 1200 anglers from every corner of the motu took part in this year's Ninety Mile Beach Snapper Bonanza.
Gisborne locals to have say on alcohol rules in the CBD
Eighty-two percent of respondents oppose the current sensitive sites rule.
Belgian runner breaks speed record for length of NZ
Karel Sabbe completed the 3000km run it in 31 days, 19 hours, and 41 minutes. Audio
South Island fishers hauling in huge striped marlin
When Billy Collins and his whānau headed out off the Kaikōura coast hoping to catch tuna, they were not expecting to return home with a 67 kilogram striped marlin. Audio
Should you buy a bach?
There may be more options to choose from but there's a warning to take care.
Pet owners want Auckland Council to give dog parks a sporting chance
Auckland dog owners are grouping together to fight changes to dog rules in the city. Audio
Tora Coastal Walk celebrates 30 years
It's 30 years since the Elworthy family began the Tora Coastal Walk, one of the first multi-day hikes on farmland in NZ. It's been the key to this marginal farm's survival. Audio
Wellington's Fear Factory scares up its final frights
Fear Factory says a drop in visitor numbers and a Covid-19 hangover both played a part in the closure of its Wellington branch.
South Island pool takes high-tech approach to reducing drowning risks
A Canterbury swimming pool is using artificial intelligence technology to reduce the risk of drownings.
Record-breaking hiker aims to complete Te Araroa in fastest-ever time
Billy "Wahoo" Meredith aims to cover the length of NZ in just 45 days, averaging a whopping 67.5km per day. Audio
'Refreshing' Karanga Plaza pool a hit with children - and adults
First person - Leonard Powell takes a dip in Auckland's newest saltwater pool, and declares it a winner. Audio
'It's for New Zealand' - Crowd protests Begonia House demolition with sit-in
More than 150 people, including one who had flown in from England, took part in a sit-in at Wellington's Botanic Garden on Sunday.
The historic stadium that could become an economic saviour
Eden Park's CEO says his is the only option for Auckland's main stadium. But to survive, it will need to be more than a rugby park.
Behind the scenes with Eden Park's CEO
Eden Park's CEO says his is the only option for Auckland's main stadium. But to survive, it will need to be more than a rugby park. Audio
Hundreds to hit the water at Manu World Championships
Former All Black Piri Weepu will be among those competing to make the biggest splash in Wellington this weekend.
Free entry, transport to this year's Auckland Lantern Festival
The four-day event will transition to a free-ticketed format for the first time, offering free public transport to and from the festival.
Twenty percent of drownings in known black spots: Report
Nearly twenty percent of drownings in New Zealand last year happened in known black spots, according to the latest National Drowning Prevention Report. Water Safety NZ Chief Executive Daniel Gerrard… Audio
Bay of Islands sailing week begins
It started with an idea during a sailors' smoko break and it's grown into the nation's biggest multi-day sailing regatta. Reporter Peter de Graaf finds out what makes Bay of Islands Sailing Week… Audio
Auckland fishers urged to stop lighting fires
Significant vegetation and planting areas have been lost at two regional parks from fires started by fishers cooking their catch, a manager says.
