Recreation
Milford Track Great Walk almost booked out for next season
The Milford Track was close to fully booked well within half an hour of opening for the upcoming Great Walks season.
Nelson coastal park finally on the right track
Contractors are busy doing earthworks to form the contours for a new coastal park in Nelson, which is expected to be complete before next summer.
Duck hunters warned to be vigilant in Southland
Southland duck hunters urged to take care this weekend in view of the wetlands fire south of Invercargill
Fatality prompts Coroner to recommend review of skateboard injuries
Coroner Tania Tetitaha wants the Ministry of Transport to consider law changes regarding the wearing of helmets while skateboarding.
Hydroslide designed on eel pot the latest addition to Christchurch build
The installation has begun for five new slides, which will be the biggest in the country, at Parakiore Recreation and Sport Centre.
Kiwi 'can-do' attitude catching us out on the water
New Zealanders are over-confident in the water, say surf lifesavers - something that's helped us to our appalling drowning statistics. Audio
AK recreational fishers could get more bites at end of summer
Recreational anglers had a bit of a slow start to the summer this year, but those around Auckland's fishing spots might get a few more bites towards the back-end of the season. Keith Ingram from the… Audio
First lot of 25,000 Auckland activity vouchers to be allocated
The first tranche of 100,000 vouchers for Auckland attractions will be distributed today.
Surf Update: Whangamata
Jesse checks in with Matt Millward, the Head life guard at the Whanagamata Surf Life Saving Club. Audio
Track to treasured ancient ngahere reopens
An accessway to a treasured spot in the heart of Waikato is being reopened today, after being closed for more than three years.
Hula hooping expert's tips for spinning
Weighted hula hoops could be the next big fitness fad - if TikTok hits are anything to go by. Audio
Man's $90,000 bequest will fund bike park
Otatara man Derek Gostelow left the money to the Invercargill City Council to help fund community projects.
Palmerston North council eyes bowling greens for housing
Two overgrown former bowling greens in Palmerston North are at the centre of a land-use debate pitting housing advocates against green-space defenders.
Guyon Espiner - alcohol regulation
RNZ journalist Guyon Espiner has spent the last year making a documentary about the role of alcohol in Aotearoa. It's called Proof and it's available now on RNZ. He talks to Jesse about giving up… Audio
'Huge numbers of refunds' as farm walks lose bookings
Private farm walks are taking a financial hit due to cancellations from Aucklanders unable to travel, with some losing 40 percent of their bookings.
Trout fishing season opens with a bang
It's the opening day for trout fishing season, and fishermen up and down the South Island are dusting off their rods and gumboots.
Peter Meecham is a lifelong trout fisherman and was out on the… Audio
Paekakariki beach may go without lifeguards this summer
There's a risk there will be no surf lifeguards at Paekakariki beach, on the Kāpiti Coast, this summer.
Paekakariki Surf Lifeguards' clubhouse has been closed due to structural concerns.
It's the… Video, Audio
The Background to NZ's Longest Running Children's Show - What Now
What Now is New Zealand's most successful and longest running children's television show and this year celebrated 40 years. Rex Simpson who founded it says it was a platform to grow new talent, and a… Audio
Teen rows 1000km, raises more than $20k for breast cancer
A teenager has completed a mammoth feat - rowing 1000km around the top of New Zealand.
Nineteen-year-old Ben Mason's spent three weeks at sea raising more than $20,000 for the Breast Cancer… Video, Audio
New Gisborne pool complex celebrates local history
Council releases plans for $46m pool complex and expansion which will open in 2023.
