Recreation

Our surf life savers are putting themselves to the test in Christchurch for the next few days.

It's been another tough summer of serious rescues - with the number of lifeguards out on patrol still… Audio

Opportunists have stolen nearly 35 thousand dollars worth of equipment from Piha Surf Lifesaving facilities. Seventeen hand-held radios and a laptop were taken from the club's temporary portacom… Audio

Angus McKenzie has spent the past ten years as a guide on the Heaphy Track in the Kahurangi National Park in the northwest corner of the South Island. Audio

Exploring the wild corners of the country with toddlers in tow Many of us like to head into the bush to unwind. Sonia Barrish and husband Menzo have steadfastly continued their exploration of the… Audio

A Whitianga boating club is part-way through shifting it's building following coastal erosion during last week's storm.

The Mercury Bay Boating Club lost three metres of bank during high tide.

But… Audio

One person has died and another is still missing after a group of seven swimmers signalled for help at a Whangamatā beach yesterday morning.

Emergency crews safely rescued five people with minor to… Audio

Emergency services are expected to resume the search about now for a person still missing after the tragedy at Opoutere Beach yesterday.

One person died and five others were injured - one critically… Audio

Advocates are urging caution in the water, with the number of people drowning reaching a fourteen-year high. 93 people drowned in New Zealand waters last year. And nine people drowned during the… Audio

A group of volunteers on Auckland's Hibiscus Coast are banding together to protect endangered birds on their beach.

Dotterels are under constant threat from dogs, hedgehogs, and the elements, but… Video, Audio

The government has come to the rescue for Ruapheu Alpine Lifts, giving it another $6 million to make sure the chair lift can fire up next winter.

The company appointed voluntary administrators… Video, Audio

The books have been opened on the parlous financial state of Ruapehu Alpine Lifts Limited at a meeting of creditors this morning.

Voluntary Administrators were appointed recently, and the company's… Audio