Leisure
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.
$3.3m water slides to open with features not seen in NZ before
Two new $3.2 million hydro slides are about to open at Canterbury's Hanmer Springs pools, with some flashy features.
New slides open at Hanmer Springs
Two new state-of-the-art slides will be available at Hanmer Springs pools from Wednesday.
The Violet Vortex and Waiau Winder, named by a public vote, feature lighting and visual technology never seen… Audio
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.
New burger crowned best in the capital!
Wellington on a plate last night celebrated a new burger winner - this year's Burger Wellington 2023 award went to One80 Restaurant's Goan Chicken Ros Pao burger. Audio
Waka Kotahi initiative: Yes, children, you can play in the street
For everyone who has despaired of children ever again being allowed to climb trees, race a go-kart down the street and roam the neighbourhood playing games, there's good news.
Landslide threat forces popular school camp to halt overnight stays
Geotechnical findings have shown a significant risk that more heavy rain could trigger landslides, sending debris towards Fiordland's Deep Cove camp and hostel.
Using Coronet Peak in the summer - for mountain bikes
There are plans to make Coronet Peak an all year round attraction by turning it into a super charged mountain biking park during the summer months. Audio
Skifields get a welcome snow dusting
The ski fields have had a welcome dusting of snow, with 25 centimetres accumulating on Coronet Peak yesterday.
Cardona had to be closed with snow falling all day and strong winds blowing on the… Audio
How to cook the perfect steak with YouTube star Guga Tosta
Brazilian-American chef Guga Tosta chats to Kathryn Ryan about searing, smoking and sous vide. Video, Audio
The week that was
Comedians Te Radar and Michele A'Court bring a few laughs - ponder this! Would you wear a 'gratitude poncho'? In the UK a business school professor has been ridiculed for suggesting colleagues wear… Audio
Below Deck star Aesha Scott: 'I'll keep doing it as long as my sanity will let me'
Superyacht stewardess Aesha Scott is a fan favourite on the American reality show Below Deck for her work ethic and relentless positivity. The Tauranga-born TV personality tells Kim Hill that… Video, Audio
Northland's first dedicated craft beer festival kicks off today
Northland's first dedicated craft beer festival is about to put the fizz back into a region feeling flat from a long, wet winter.
Changes to recreational fishing rules welcomed
Changes to the recreational fishing rules in Fiordland has been welcomed by the area's Marine Guardians.
Under the changes, fishing lines will be drawn at the entrance to each fiord and the number of… Audio
Tourism operators report big boost from winter school holidays
Tourism operators say the winter school holidays have brought a much welcome boon to numbers during a traditionally quieter season. Audio
Patsy Carlyle: the Barbie Collector
Barbie's in the pink at the moment. There's a huge buzz surrounding a new comedy-fantasy film about the iconic and multi-vocational doll hitting screens next week. Collecting Barbie dolls has been a… Audio, Gallery
Bookings for Great Walks set to open
You'll finally be able to book a hut or campsite on one of New Zealand's Great Walks today.
Technical difficulties have plagued the Department of Conservation's booking system and forced delays since… Audio
Organic gardener Kath Irvine: winter gardening wisdom
Nomad gardener and The Edible Backyard author Kath Irvine is back with some winter wisdom including why knowing where winter sun falls is the secret to year round success, plus how to avoid a soggy… Audio
The Panel with Sally Wenley and Simon Pound (Part 2)
Today on The Panel, Guyon Espiner and panellists Sally Wenley and Simon Pound discuss the report that concluded four in five New Zealanders believe some disinformation. Also, we hear all about the… Audio
The Panel with Sally Wenley and Simon Pound (Part 1)
Today on The Panel, Guyon Espiner and panellists Sally Wenley and Simon Pound discuss protesters being turned away from a 'Stop Co-Governance' event and the Invercargill bar that has everythign except… Audio
