Recreation
Why you may pay more for parking on your summer holiday
Explainer - Whether you're a local or a tourist, you'll need to pay for parking at three top visitor destinations starting next month.
Protesting fishermen take to Auckland streets
Recreational fishermen from around the country are converging on Auckland this morning in protest of The Hauraki Gulf Marine Protection Act. Audio
Shane Jones says 'it's a bit late' as recreational fishers oppose Hauraki reforms
But Fisheries Minister Shane Jones says their leaders signed up to the policy, "so it's a bit late for them to cry now".
Gruelling ultra race returns backed by former All Black's captain
A gruelling all terrain ultra race where you dont find out the exact course until just hours before you launch yourself in the literal wilderness is back after a two year hiatus and a falling out with… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 20 November 2025
The coalition government has announced a ban on new patients accessing gonadotropin-releasing hormone analogues - also known as puberty blockers - from next month; Anti-stalking campaigners are… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 18 November 2025
The Government is slashing the Clean Vehicle Standard by more than 80 percent, saying it could make buying a car more affordable; Opposition leader, Chris Hipkins spoke to Morning Report; Stephanie… Audio
A&P show returns full strength after last year's cut backs
A wet and windy day in the Garden City didn't put off crowds of punters turning out to the first day of Canterbury's agricultural and pastoral show. An annual fixture in Christchurch - and back with a… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Monday 10 November 2025
Te Pati Maori's national council has voted to expel MPs Mariameno Kapa-Kingi and Takuta Ferris, after a period of internal conflict; The Tongariro fire has so far burned through up to 2500 hectares; A… Audio
Mountain Safety Council wants Brewster Track trampers to be better prepared
The agency's new safety campaign follows two deaths in five years on the popular Mount Aspiring National Park track. Video
This Weekend: Robot Rampage
Jack Barker, organiser of Robot Rampage and part of the team behind End Game, New Zealand’s world champion combat robot, speaks to Emile Donovan. Audio
The New Zealand artist creating 'risky' playgrounds
New Zealand-born, Australia-based artist Mike Hewson creates playgrounds that, at first glance, look more like construction sites than places to play. He joins Emile Donovan to explain his 'risk'… Audio
'We all play a part': Water safety reminder after 54 drownings this year
Water Safety is reminding people to take care around the water as summer approaches, following 54 drownings this year.
Great Walk season delayed by bad weather
A number of tracks in the South Island are damaged or at risk from avalanches.
Will New Zealand ever ban fireworks - and should we?
Explainer - Every November, talk of banning fireworks sparks up. But despite petitions presented to Parliament, will it happen? Audio
The Waimate Trail
Volunteers are nearing completion of the first leg of a new trail for walkers, runners and cyclists in South Canterbury, the 67km Waimate Trail which will pass through native forest, limestone rock… Audio
Number of sports clubs in financial trouble doubles
A National Sport Club Survey has revealed the number of sports clubs in financial trouble has doubled since before the pandemic. Mellissa Lam, Secretary at Papatoetoe Athletics Club spoke to Ingrid… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Monday 13 October 2025
Wayne Guppy missed out on his ninth term in office as mayor of Upper Hutt; Fewer than 33% of voters took part in local body elections, making it a lower turnout than 2022; Kiwi teen heading to… Audio
Weekend Stuff: Make your own kids kitchen helper
Have you ever seen something in a magazine or a shop and thought, I could make that? Well, this next chat is for you. WomenzShed teacher Sophie Jack is spending this weekend embarking on a DIY project… Audio
Another summer cut off from Great Ride trail for small town
The historic Totara River Rail Bridge that connects Ross to the West Coast Wilderness Cycle Trail was closed last August. Audio
Primary students cover Split Enz album for 50th anniversary
A group of primary students from Hamilton East School has recorded an album that is about to be pressed on vinyl and sold in record stores. The album is a cover of Split Enz debut album, Mental Notes… Audio
