Recreation
Inflatable slide company fined $400k over injuries
The Waihi District Court has imposed a mammoth $350,000 fine on an inflatable slide company behind a string of accident and injuries.
It also has to pay almost $53,000 in damages. WorkSafe, which… Audio
Auckland teen wins world record for toy train
The Guiness World Records has verified that Auckland teenager Alex Blong holds the new record for building the most carriages on a toy train that moves. Three months ago, Blong sent his 25-metre train… Audio
Winter weather a great time to make boats shipshape
Maritime New Zealand is encouraging people to check their boating gear this long weekend, in preparation for the months ahead.
Ski fields ready for first truly international season since 2019
The snow guns are primed and the forecast is promising with less than a month until South Island ski fields start opening.
This winter marks the first season since 2019 that overseas visitors will be… Audio
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
