Recreation
Shark sighting at popular North Island beach
The spate of shark sightings this summer continued in Auckland yesteday afternoon, where beachgoers north of the city spotted one at a popular swimming destination.
Multiple sightings have made the… Audio
Christmas Day water rescues: 'It's disappointing when people don't take our advice'
Swimmers are being urged to follow safety advice at the beach, after lifeguards performed 13 rescues and 10 assists on Christmas Day alone.
Walking tracks around Cathedral Cove open for summer
DOC has managed to get new walking tracks around Cathedral Cove open for summer, despite the hike down to the popular Coromandel beach being off the cards, for now. Extreme weather events in January… Audio
Hopes new interactive art installation will refresh 'dangerous space'
Auckland's infamous Myers Park has received an $11 million facelift.
Airbnb names Lower Hutt its top trending New Zealand destination
The Wellington city took the crown, but a handful of small New Zealand towns also made the top 10 list.
Allegations of blackmail over North Shore walkway stoush
Allegations of blackmail have been levelled at the owners of a North Shore property which is blocking access to walkers on a popular beach path. The owners want a heritage status removed, so they can… Audio
Warning as nesting kārearea attack walkers, cyclists
The Tasman District Council is warning people to be aware of nesting kārearea / falcons, which have been attacking unsuspecting walkers and mountain bikers in the Richmond Hills.
Collectors corner: Wil Wright's poster collection
Every Wednesday on Afternoons we invite a guest for our collectors corner segment to talk about their amazing collections. This week we meet Wil Wright. He collects, restores and sells film posters. Audio, Gallery
'It's not summer yet' - Hikers urged to be prepared before hitting the trails
People planning to go hiking over the long weekend are being urged to be careful and start their walks early in the day.
Some Auckland beaches still no-gos, coming up to long weekend
The long weekend is almost upon us and there's finally some settled weather in Auckland at least, meaning some of us may be keen to get out in the water. But with the Parnell Poonami still fresh in… Video, Audio
Whanganui park revamp - Old Mother Hubbard, or just plain old?
Whanganui's iconic Kowhai Park is a blast from the past - but locals are wondering, do today's kids even recognise Humpty Dumpty? Audio
Dunedin-Port Chalmers cycleway in $57m blowout
The tricky project to build the last half of the Dunedin to Port Chalmers cycleway has more than doubled its forecast costs to $57 million.
Bike trail bridge connects National Park and new ecosanctuary
The longest suspension bridge in Aotearoa will be built as part of the infamous "missing link" of the Mountains to Sea trail in the central North Island.
Ruapehu administrators defend latest $7m bailout
The government this week has agreed to give the company, which is in voluntary administration, an extra $7 million.
Icon of Lyttelton set to re-open after years of being quake damaged
An icon of Whakaraupō Lyttelton Harbour is set to re-open tomorrow, after being damaged in the Canterbury Earthquakes. The Governors Bay jetty, locally known for its extraordinary length and… Video, Audio
Passion unfurled at butterfly house in Hope
Ian Knight has a passion for monarch butterflies. He used to farm them at his property in Hope, near Nelson, to be released at weddings all around the country. Now he just enjoys watching them hatch… Audio
Motocross track solution for Awatapu dirt bikers
As complaints rev up about youths on dirt bikes ripping up parks and terrifying pedestrians in Awatapu, a strategy is being hatched to turn the problem into a solution.
Skier warned to stop teaching friends or face losing ski pass
A skier sharing tips with his friends on the slopes says staff at Wānaka's Treble Cone threatened to cancel his pass for unauthorised coaching. Audio
'Complete disaster' event Fyre Festival is coming back, and tickets are already selling out
The original Fyre Festival ended in chaos and jail time for its founder, Billy McFarland - so why are people keen for more?
Demolition crews move in on iconic North Auckland pools
It's the end of an era for an iconic Auckland destination, with demolition crews moving in to the Waiwera Thermal Resort in North Auckland today. Just about every Aucklander seems to have a memory of… Video, Audio
