Leisure
Expert Feature: Scrabble
Scrabble expert Chris Tallman joined Jesse to share his wisdom on how to conquer the game of Scrabble. Audio
Television Critic
Our TV critic for this week, Claire Chitham, reviews Dying For Sex, Caréme, and Étoile. Audio
Why doing an 'autumn clean' could keep you and your home healthier this winter
Many household cleaners released "volatile organic compounds" which could cause headaches and eye, nose or throat irritation.
Begonia House saved: 'It's not just a Wellington thing'
The popular 1960s greenhouse for exotic plants will now be upgraded - rather than demolished - following Thursday's council meeting.
The end to Andor, but Star Wars products keep rolling out
The end to spin off stories from 1977's first Star Wars movie looks like being a galaxy far, far away
The galaxy of the Star Wars universe stretches to infinity
The end to spin off stories from 1977's first Star Wars movie looks like being a galaxy far, far away. Audio
The galaxy of the Star Wars universe stretches to infinity
The end to spin off stories from 1977's first Star Wars movie looks like being a galaxy far, far away. Audio
Zach Dodson: How storytelling and design in computer games is changing literature
With his teaching and his own independent game studio Zach Dodson aims to push the boundaries of narrative-driven games. Video, Audio
Fast Favourites with comedian Josh Thomson
Josh Thomson has been in Wellington with his comedy festival show Old Mate which travels to Tamaki Makaurau this coming week. In his new set, he's coming to grips with his mortality, being a… Audio
West Aucklanders fed up with 'siren battles'
According to Waitākere ward councillor Shane Henderson, siren laden car battles are creating a major public nuisance in West Auckland, particularly in Te Atatū. Henderson spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Taupō family walks length of the country
A Taupō family of six has walked the length of the country along the Te Araroa trail, homeschooling all the way, having never done an overnight hike before.
Typical wedding $87,000, wedding planner says
The cost of a wedding has shot up in recent years, with some incorporating weekend-long celebrations.
Surf Life Saving credits lower rescue numbers to prevention focus
Surf lifeguards rescued 577 people this summer, a big decrease on previous years which Surf Lifesaving NZ attributes to a focus on prevention.
'Cheeky' new children's book swims to shelves
Hawke's Bay author Shelley Burne-Field has written her newest book with heaps of heart for young readers.
Heading Off: tips for solo women travelers
There has been a 42% increase in solo travel over that last couple of years and of those solo travelers around 8 out of 10 are woman. Audio
Autumn gardening with Jules Matthews
Expert gardener Jules Matthews joins Paddy to talk through her top tips for Autumn. Audio
Ed Gamble on everyday comedy: 'One man's dreary is another man's adventurous'
Ed Gamble will be a familiar name to many from his regular appearances on TV shows like Taskmaster, Would I Lie to You, and The Great Celebrity Bake off. Audio
World Record Attempt!
During Wheels at Wanaka, the plan was to set a world record attempt for the most Caterpillar machines in a parade. Audio
Government wants to attract tourists from China and India
The government's investing $13.5 million into Tourism New Zealand to attract more visitors from China, Australia, the U.S, India, Germany, and South Korea. Hotel Council Aotearoa's strategic director… Audio
