Stories by Leonard Powell

Sue Pilkington has been coaching for nearly 30 years, and despite the early hour, is full of beans. Audio

Mangawhai residents are still cleaning up the damage caused by the tornado that ripped through the coastal community north of Auckland in the early hours of 26 January. Audio

Northland growers are taking on many varieties, more than the Cavendish kind we see in stores. Audio

First person - Leonard Powell takes a dip in Auckland's newest saltwater pool, and declares it a winner. Audio

Fair Food is rescuing tonnes of food from supermarkets that is nearing its use-by date or slightly damaged but still good to eat and redistributing it to those in need. Audio

The Te Awamutu Courier is among regional papers which will learn their fate this week as NZME considers closures. Audio

Elijah Ellis has become the youngest ever winner of the Hole in One Challenge at Lake Taupō, and is putting his $10,000 prize towards a family holiday. Audio

First Person - Just before the hīkoi reached Tāmaki Makaurau, First Up's Leonard Powell popped over to the Te Kamaka Marae for a look behind the scenes. Audio

About 150,000 people are set to see Coldplay at Auckland's Eden Park this week across three shows.

Gary Phillips had "no problem" with his mail for years. Now that he's moved house from one side of the motorway to the other, there's nothing. Audio

Bouldering is a new fitness craze sweeping the world - creating calloused hands and muscly shoulders - as climbers scale indoor walls with no clips and no ropes. Audio

As the cost of living crisis hits people in the pocket, are they cutting back?

While most photos are taken digitally these days, film photography is in the midst of a resurgence, with the younger generations leading the return to analog. For many people, its... Audio

Interest in white water sports is booming after Finn Butcher won gold in the kayak slalom at the Paris Olympics. Audio

When Ululau Ama was a baby, he contracted meningitis. By five, he had developed epilepsy - but also a talent for art. Audio

Businesses in Auckland's CBD are questioning whether they can survive, with some saying patronage is down as much as 70 percent due to roadworks and construction. Audio

Locals say its a blink-and-you-miss-it town so they told people they lived between Helensville and Wellsford. Audio

And why there's $9 billion in coins and notes still floating around. Audio

Residents of a new development have lost contact with family members, while others have court dates for overdue fines. Audio

When Liz Wright retired from nursing 15 years ago, she and her husband decided to put all their love into raising guide dog puppies. Audio

The US-based Kiwi athlete is missing her Weet-bix but burgers are freely available for post-race refuelling. Audio

The course has become home to squatters, the greens overgrown - so the neighbours have stepped in. Audio

Residents say it's 'ridiculous' they have not received mail for a year, while they can see posties delivering letters down the road. Audio

新西兰消费者协会表示，任何超过2.5%的手续费都是过高的。

Contactless payments have taken off in recent years, but with convenience, there is always a cost. Audio