Recreation
Passion unfurled at butterfly house in Hope
Ian Knight has a passion for monarch butterflies. He used to farm them at his property in Hope, near Nelson, to be released at weddings all around the country. Now he just enjoys watching them hatch… Audio
Passion unfurled at butterfly house in Hope
Ian Knight has a passion for monarch butterflies. He used to farm them at his property in Hope, near Nelson, to be released at weddings all around the country. Now he just enjoys watching them hatch…
AudioMotocross track solution for Awatapu dirt bikers
As complaints rev up about youths on dirt bikes ripping up parks and terrifying pedestrians in Awatapu, a strategy is being hatched to turn the problem into a solution.
Skier warned to stop teaching friends or face losing ski pass
A skier sharing tips with his friends on the slopes says staff at Wānaka's Treble Cone threatened to cancel his pass for unauthorised coaching. Audio
'Complete disaster' event Fyre Festival is coming back, and tickets are already selling out
The original Fyre Festival ended in chaos and jail time for its founder, Billy McFarland - so why are people keen for more?
Demolition crews move in on iconic North Auckland pools
It's the end of an era for an iconic Auckland destination, with demolition crews moving in to the Waiwera Thermal Resort in North Auckland today. Just about every Aucklander seems to have a memory of… Video, Audio
From battling addcition to conquering Everest
What does it take to go from having no alpine training or mountain climbing experience, to actually climbing Mt Everest? Holly Beckham of Ngapuhi and Ngati Rangi, is on a journey to find out. Audio
Tramper's death prompts warning over risks of hiking alone
Stephanie Simpson died in 2020 near the Brewster Track in the Mount Aspiring National Park.
Bike Hub Nelson success re-homing bikes
After only a year since launching, Bike Hub Nelson has re-homed more than 700 bikes throughout the community. Bike Hub Nelson co-ordinator Matt Lawrey talks to Jesse. Audio
Tramper plunged 16m into river from unsafe bridge - report
Failure-prone safety netting allowed a tramper to fall from the height of three storeys into a West Coast river, sparking nationwide checks and upgrades of almost 150 swingbridges in 2020. Video
'Scarlette says it's fun' - How a young Scout made park better for his 'best buddy'
A young Dunedin boy wasn't playing around when he made it his mission to make his local park more accessible for his friend who uses a wheelchair.
Community spirit alive and well in Karori
When Karori resident Debbie Bidlake set about pruning some vines from her bank a few years ago, she could never have predicted the path it would lead her down. She talks to Jesse. Audio
Lifetime pass-holders crowdfunding to keep Ruapehu skifield alive
A group of life-time pass-holders is hoping to crowd-fund millions of dollars to keep Mt Ruapehu's two skifields - Whakapapa and Turoa - in public hands.
Its current operator, Ruapehu Alpine Lifts… Audio
Sir Anthony Seldon: The Path of Peace
There are various sacred walking journeys throughout the world and its religions. The most famous is probably the Way of St James, the Camino de Santiago in Spain. Writer and educator Sir Anthony… Audio
Milford Track bookings system back online after crashing under demand
Bookings for the Milford Track were effectively sold out by noon on Thursday despite the system crashing for several hours after being bombarded with requests.
Tony Murrell: Autumn gardening questions answered
After being overwhelmed with queries earlier in the week, Tony Murrell joins us again to take your autumn gardening questions. Audio
DOC hikes prices for accommodation in parks, on tracks
Going bush might cost you a little more in the coming months. Thanks to inflation, foul weather and the long tail of Covid, DOC says its had to review the price if its huts, lodges and campsites.
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Company liquidation may further delay Christchurch sports facility project
Ōtākaro Limited says there may be further disruption to a Christchurch anchor project because a subcontractor has gone into liquidation.
With west Auckland beaches closed, surfers migrate north
With some of Auckland's most famous beaches on the west coast still closed due to the impacts of Cyclone Gabrielle, surfers are travelling further to get their fix.
Security cordons remain in place… Audio
Many challenges behind 2023 roar season for deer hunters
Cyclone damage and fickle ferry crossings are just some of the challenges facing deer hunters as they count down to this year roar, that peaks at Easter weekend.
The breeding season runs from late… Video, Audio
