Leisure
Lakes Festival delivers a one-day rave marathon in Hagley Park
Review - The festival delivered a high-BPM, drum-and-bass-heavy day that felt both like a post-Christmas purge and a warm-up for a crowded festival summer, writes Adam Burns.
How can I get water out of my ear after swimming?
While water usually drains naturally, a few tips can help speed things up and prevent swimmer's ear.
Staycation activities in New Zealand's main cities
If summer traffic and crowds have made you stay put this year, here are some ideas that keep you and your kids engaged, without breaking the bank.
Watch: This is what a rip looks like
Do you know what to do if you get caught in a rip? Or how to respond if you see someone else in trouble in the water?
Water pollution warnings for Wellington, Lower Hutt
Public water safety warnings have been issued for swimmers for Wellington's south coast and Lower Hutt swimming spots, due to pollution from wastewater.
The Panel with Andrew Clay and Denise L'Estrange-Corbet, Part 2
In part two, New Zealand's Yoga Teacher of the Year, Hamish Kenworthy, celebrates the rising popularity of the practice. Audio
Weekend Stuff: Lynda Hallinan shares gardening tips
Weekend stuff with Lynda Hallinan Audio
Film Review with Dom Corry
Our critic Dom Corry shares his picks from the latest crop of new releases. Avatar: Fire and Ash, released in theaters this week. The Housemaid, which is in theaters Christmas Day. Audio
Group Chat with Perlina Lau and Kate Rodger
It's time to talk about the topics clogging up your group chats, the conversations offering respite from Christmas chaos. It's our last chat of 2025 so we've got the whole gang together, Culture 101's… Audio
Heading Off to Nashville, USA!
Time for heading off, our weekly travel segment, where you share your adventures and offer any tips or tricks to wannabe travellers. Today we're off to the home of country music, Nashville, Tennessee… Audio
Why 'Backyard Ultra' events are taking off in NZ
The concept of 'Last One Standing' or 'Backyard Ultra' events is simple but some might say, brutal. Participants run a 6.71km loop once an hour starting on the hour and they must complete the loop… Audio
What you need to know before you go camping this summer
This is the last week of work for many of you, which might mean your attention turns to a summer camping trip. We are very fortunate to have 325 Department of Conservation campsites around the country… Audio
Summer festivals latest loser in cost of living crisis
The classic summer festival is the latest loser in the cost of living crisis, with another iconic event announcing it's downfall today. Splore is part of a growing list of struggling festivals with… Audio
Podcast Reviews
The Panel producer Tessa Guest is with Jesse to chat about what podcasts she's enjoying and is keen to share with us. Tape Notes, hosted by John Kennedy Deep Water, hosted by Lydia Gard Audio
Calling all thrillseekers! Want a rollercoaster in your garden?
If the Gold Coast theme parks are a little too spendy for you right now .. and you can't face the crowds at Rainbow's End .. fear not .. an Auckland dad might have the solution for you. Bjorn Burton… Audio
'Just a disaster': Friends' dream fishing trip ends in nightmare
Two women were hurt injured as they were thrown into the air and crashed back on deck during a bar crossing.
New Zealand to get stone skimming championship
An all-age summer pastime will get its own New Zealand championship next year - stone-skimming. Richie Laming spoke to Lauren Crimp from Hāwea. Audio
Why does New Zealand take such a long summer holiday break?
Are our summer breaks too long? And how did they become a Kiwi institution?
Bike trail builders hampered by conservation rules
One club had to give $40,000 back to a donor after the Department of Conservation pulled the pin on an agreement to start on tracks in Te Anau's Snowdon Forest Park. Audio
Are rules against e-bikes on trails outdated?
Restrictions on e-bikes stem from an older conservation management strategy, written before the surge in e-bikes. Pete Masters, acting chair of New Zealand Cycle Trails spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
