Te Araroa
Stunning scenery and treacherous terrain on Te Araroa trail
New Zealand tramps are a major draw for international tourists. Not all of them are prepared for the dangers our tracks have in store. Audio
'You don't have to be a super-fit 25-year-old' - Former Wellington mayor hikes entire country
Former Wellington mayor Celia Wade-Brown describes what scared her most and the food she craved while walking the length of New Zealand on the Te Araroa trail.
Celebrating 10 years of Te Araroa
We celebrate Te Araroa - The 3000km route stretching from Cape Reinga in the north of New Zealand to Bluff in the south - turning 10 years old this week with Te Araroa founder, Geoff Chapple. Audio
10:25 Mission by air to boost Ngati Porou vaccinations
A mission to get Ngati Porou vaccinated by plane in remote communities on the East Cape is gathering pace. One of the pilots is orthopaedic surgeon, Dr Chris Hoffman. He speaks will Karyn about the… Audio
Te Araroa locals have had concerns about dump for some time
Te Araroa locals believed it was only a matter of time before rubbish would spill out of an old dumpsite near the Awatere River on the East Cape.
Heavy rain burst the bank of the dump site on Monday… Audio
Come On Over
Bruce Hopkins is still hoping he'll meet Shania Twain. It's not looking likely. Audio
Going for the Record
Weddings and wading knee-deep in snow on the way to Wanaka...it's been a bit of a week for Bruce Hopkins. Audio
The Big Three
Bruce Hopkins ticks off the last of three big challenges on Te Araroa. Audio
Eat All the Pizza!
Bruce Hopkins begins his crossing of Waiau pass, but is dreaming of other things. Audio
The Smell of Fear
As he traverses the Richmond Ranges, Bruce Hopkins solves an age-old mystery. Audio
Late Starts and Duck Farts
The big climb begins! Bruce takes on the Richmond Ranges. Audio
Queen of the Cicadas
Bruce Hopkins is in Te Wai Pounamu, beginning the second leg of Te Araroa. Audio
A Bit of a Dogleg
Bruce Hopkins faces yet another setback. This one might be a bit more serious. Audio
A Bit of a Jigsaw Puzzle
Bruce Hopkins fills in some of the missing pieces of Te Araroa jigsaw puzzle. Audio
Another World
4th generation Stewart Islander Bruce Hopkins chats to 3rd generation Islander Colleen Hopkins - his mum. Audio
The 1000 Yard Stare
Bruce Hopkins takes time out from walking Te Araroa to catch up with RNZ producer Justin Gregory. Audio
