Recreation
Thieves steal $35K of equipment from Piha Surf Lifesaving
Opportunists have stolen nearly 35 thousand dollars worth of equipment from Piha Surf Lifesaving facilities. Seventeen hand-held radios and a laptop were taken from the club's temporary portacom… Audio
Guiding on the Heaphy Track
Angus McKenzie has spent the past ten years as a guide on the Heaphy Track in the Kahurangi National Park in the northwest corner of the South Island. Audio
Sonia Barrish: Childern and the Great Outdoors
Exploring the wild corners of the country with toddlers in tow Many of us like to head into the bush to unwind. Sonia Barrish and husband Menzo have steadfastly continued their exploration of the… Audio
Whitianga boating club part-way through shift away from coast
A Whitianga boating club is part-way through shifting it's building following coastal erosion during last week's storm.
The Mercury Bay Boating Club lost three metres of bank during high tide.
But… Audio
Search still underway for Coromandel swimmer
One person has died and another is still missing after a group of seven swimmers signalled for help at a Whangamatā beach yesterday morning.
Emergency crews safely rescued five people with minor to… Audio
Rescuers speak after Opoutere Beach tragedy
Emergency services are expected to resume the search about now for a person still missing after the tragedy at Opoutere Beach yesterday.
One person died and five others were injured - one critically… Audio
Call for caution on water as drownings rise
Advocates are urging caution in the water, with the number of people drowning reaching a fourteen-year high. 93 people drowned in New Zealand waters last year. And nine people drowned during the… Audio
Top tips for travelling with children during summer holidays
Snacks, entertainment and good ol' I Spy will help your kids get through long travel days this Christmas break.
Big Manly Dotterel Minders band together to protect birds
A group of volunteers on Auckland's Hibiscus Coast are banding together to protect endangered birds on their beach.
Dotterels are under constant threat from dogs, hedgehogs, and the elements, but… Video, Audio
Govt gives extra boost to keep Ruapehu skifields running
The government has come to the rescue for Ruapheu Alpine Lifts, giving it another $6 million to make sure the chair lift can fire up next winter.
The company appointed voluntary administrators… Video, Audio
Ruapehu Alpine Lifts is $44 million in debt
The books have been opened on the parlous financial state of Ruapehu Alpine Lifts Limited at a meeting of creditors this morning.
Voluntary Administrators were appointed recently, and the company's… Audio
Manawatū winds helpful for blokarting
Manawatū's notorious wind has dozens of new fans thanks to the blokarting New Zealand open and world championship competitors breezing into the province.
Locals may curse the prevailing westerly, but… Audio
'So relieved' - fishing guides excited for influx of international clients
Fishing guides are excited to welcome back international anglers this season after two years of the border being closed.
Otago water park in doubt this summer due to road safety clash
A Central Otago inflatable water park may not be able to open this summer due to a clash over road safety.
Whale trail from Marlborough to Kaikōura making tracks
The backers of the Whale Trail cycle and walkway from Picton to Kaikōura aim to make some significant gains over summer.
'We're going to look a bit stupid' - Alcohol and water equals risky business
Kawerau District Council has received legal advice against allowing alcohol at private events at its swimming pool complex.
Inflatable slide company fined $400k over injuries
The Waihi District Court has imposed a mammoth $350,000 fine on an inflatable slide company behind a string of accident and injuries.
It also has to pay almost $53,000 in damages. WorkSafe, which… Audio
Auckland teen wins world record for toy train
The Guiness World Records has verified that Auckland teenager Alex Blong holds the new record for building the most carriages on a toy train that moves. Three months ago, Blong sent his 25-metre train… Audio
Winter weather a great time to make boats shipshape
Maritime New Zealand is encouraging people to check their boating gear this long weekend, in preparation for the months ahead.
Ski fields ready for first truly international season since 2019
The snow guns are primed and the forecast is promising with less than a month until South Island ski fields start opening.
This winter marks the first season since 2019 that overseas visitors will be… Audio