Leisure
Round the Bays Wellington: Participants advised to plan around public transport disruptions
People taking part in Round the Bays in Wellington on Sunday will need to navigate traffic congestion.
Council told to honour 1000-year golf course promise
Residents reportedly left in tears after the owner of Gulf Harbour Country Club closed the course last year.
Fight for 'million-dollar view' campground blocked by bollards
Local residents say there was no consultation and are campaigning to bring back the campground, or remove the bollards.
How to enjoy the heat while looking after your skin
New Zealand is heading towards one of the hottest summers on record, with soaring temperatures around the country.
And as such, people have been eager to enjoy the outdoors, with parks and beaches… Audio
The world's only Deaf-owned adventure company is thriving in NZ
Rachel Soudakoff is on a mission to make Aotearoa's great outdoors more accessible for Deaf people.
The sun may be setting on Kaikōura's sole beachfront campground
The owner of the site, Ngāi Tahu, gave notice more than 18 months ago to the operators, saying their lease for the land would not be renewed.
Television Critic: Pratik Navani
Time to talk television now and we've got Pratik Navani along to tell us what he's been watching. Audio
Bee Wilson: The Secret of Cooking
British food writer Bee Wilson's new book The Secret of Cooking also serves up secrets for stress-free living. Alongside recipes, there's encouragement to improvise, a very useful section on learning… Audio
Mountain bikers launch bid to keep access to Matangi Station
A group of mountain bikers are fundraising to save public access to a bike park on a sheep farm in Alexandra.
World's largest cruise ship to set sail from Miami
The 20-deck Icon of Seas voyage comes amid concerns about the vessel's methane emissions.
This Weekend: Southland pub saved by friends reopens
Last year, five friends saved a Waikaka pub from closing down by going in on the purchase together. Tomorrow, the Waikaka Royal Hotel has its grand reopening. Audio
Metal detectorist recovers lost engagement ring from sea at Mount Maunganui
An engagement ring that was lost in the sea is the latest find for a metal detectorist whose discoveries include 12 gold rings and half a kilo of silver.
Aucklanders flock to parks and beaches as summer heats up
Auckland Council have reported large visitor numbers in many areas.
How to care for your garden during an El Niño summer
With unusual weather systems and the prospect of hosepipe bans, here are some tips for maintaining a healthy and good-looking garden. Audio
Fewer 'code browns' during summer camping season this year
After reports in past summers of inappropriate toileting and camping in banned areas, councils in tourist hotspots say the season has been a success so far.
Heat alerts issued as temperatures soar
It's the South Island's turn for a summer scorcher on Thursday.
Heat alerts were issued for Wellington City and the Hutt Valley yesterday, sending people flocking to the beaches.
But people are… Audio
Writer calls for National Wine Museum
A wine writer and columnist wants to see a National Wine Museum established to properly collate and preserve the country's wine history.
John Saker, the editor of wine newsletter Te Whenua, says New… Audio
'Best summer ever' - Visitors return to holiday camps hit by Cyclone Gabrielle
Regions hit by Cyclone Gabrielle last summer are getting a boost with holiday camps recording strong visitor numbers.
Tall Ships Regatta: Classic sailing boats to return to Northland waters this weekend
The Bay of Islands will be transformed into a sea of sails this weekend as one of the highlights of Northland's boating calendar returns to the waters off Russell.
Scouts gather for annual Jamboree
More than 4000 scouts have ventured to Mystery Creek south of Hamilton for the organisations annual jamboree. There's been a wide range of activites from drift bikes and cooking to celebrating the new… Audio
