Leisure
Featherston's miniature railway gets a makeover
The Cross Creek Railway society is a volunteer organisation, and have recently been putting in the hours to get a brand new fence built up around the track in time for Waitangi Day celebrations… Audio
A hot date to clean up Taupo lake front
It's officially February and as Valentines Day approaches love is in the air... and litter is on the ground. Taupo District Council environmental ranger Shannon Hanson tells Wallace about their event… Audio
The fight to save Khandallah's public pool
Wellington's Khandallah Pool is getting on in years, at 96 it has a leaky tank and earthquake-prone buildings. Councillor Diane Calvert talks to Jesse about the plight of the facility. Audio
Taranaki Crossing development enters new phase
Development of the multi-million dollar Taranaki Crossing in Te Papakura o Taranaki - Egmont National Park - has entered into a new phase this summer.
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Aucklanders told to hit the beach instead of urban waterfall
Aucklanders are putting their health on the line to swim at a popular central city swimming spot.
Auckland Lantern Festival to return with a roar
The festival to celebrate Chinese New Year and welcome the Year of the Tiger will go ahead next month.
'We need to focus on our rivers and lakes' - Water Safety NZ CEO
There have been at least 25 water-related and suspected drownings since the start of December, including three yesterday. Audio
Water safety boss urges caution after three drownings
Fun in the sun is how most people picture their summer, but New Zealanders are being urged to see sense when it comes to water.
Police urge campers, trampers to carry distress beacon
Police and the Mountain Safety Council are asking people to be prepared when heading outdoors this summer.
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.
Prehistoric monsters of the deep take over Otago Museum
Now to Dunedin where prehistoric predators of the deep have taken over Otago Museum.
The Sea Monsters exhibition opens its five-month run there tomorrow.
Our Otago-Southland reporter, Timothy Brown… Video, Audio
Ruapehu ski fields' fraught business model
Ruapehu's ski fields are under pressure - but unusually, this time it's not from natural forces. Audio
Ruapehu ski fields' fraught business model
Ruapehu's ski fields are under pressure - but unusually, this time it's not from natural forces.
AudioCulture of reading among children improves mental wellbeing - research
Studies have shown children's enjoyment of reading is related to a longer life, better mental wellbeing and healthier eating. Fiction reading is related to better performance at school.
Retirement's shifting sands
Do we really need to be saving $809,000 per couple to retire comfortably? Audio
Retirement's shifting sands
Do we really need to be saving $809,000 per couple to retire comfortably?
AudioNext Great Walk set to break ground before 2022
DOC says a start on the Tuatapere Hump Ridge Track upgrades is not far away after being beset by delays.
DOC exploring Covid-19 vaccine requirements for trampers
The Department of Conservation hopes to have a firmer stance in the next few weeks.
'No consistency' - pool owner frustrated at changing step 2 rules
Chief executive of Swimtastic Swim School Mark Bone told Checkpoint the last minute rule change to exclude swimming pools from being able to open under level 3 step 2 has been very confusing.
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Fireworks in hot demand ahead of Guy Fawkes
Firecrackers, sparklers and fountains, Friday is Guy Fawkes, and if you were planning on buying fireworks for the weekend - you might be too late. Demand has been sky-high, and last night two stores… Audio
