Leisure
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
Arts charity opens NZ's smallest gallery
An arts charity in Hamilton has opened what they reckon is New Zealand's smallest art gallery. Arts For Health Community Trust general manager Cass Hendry spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
TradeMe's latest listings with Emma Bacon
This week on TradeMe - a Mk1 Escort Rally car and a house that comes with a million dollar Rolls Royce. Audio
Toe wrestling champ Lisa 'Twinkletoes' Shenton explains sport
Toe wrestling is a thing, yes it is! Seven times women's Toe Wrestling world champ, Lisa "Twinkle-toes" Shenton joined First Up. Audio
Watch: Bureaucrats, teachers by day - pro wrestlers by night
Inside the ring, office workers and salesmen transform into characters like Kitten Mask and Moshpit Bunny.
New Zealand’s first Optimist yacht celebrates 50th birthday
The class is designed for young beginners and has produced many Kiwi sailing greats over the years.
Midday Report Essentials for Friday 26th September 2025
In today's episode, the man who lit the fatal Loafers Lodge blaze has been found guilty of five counts of murder, and guilty of one count of arson. A former minister says bold action is needed to… Audio
Making the outdoors accessible for everyone
Getting into the outdoors is one of the best things we can do for our bodies and minds. But for many people, there are hurdles such as the fear of being alone, not knowing where to start, or simply… Audio
Wairarapa aims to rekindle the magic of times gone by
For many of us, watching a movie will usually mean logging on to an on-line platform. However, an initiative in Wairarapa is aiming to rekindle the magic and nostalgia of enjoying classic movies as… Audio
Diecast toy auction nets collector's family six-figure windfall
An auction of hundreds of diecast toy vehicles saw bids from across the world. Auctioneer Ronnie Proctor spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Bay of Islands gets new mountain bike jump park
Thrill seekers have a new place to play in the Bay of Islands. It's hoped the mountain bike jump park, which opened at Waitangi on Sunday, will also attract more visitors to Northland when they're… Audio
Film Review: The Long Walk and Prime Minister
Film reviewer Dom Corry joins Jesse to review The Long Walk and Prime Minister. Audio
Don't act your age - how to thrive in your later years
If you've ever scowled at being told to, quote, "act your age", then Leigh Elder's new book is for you. Audio
'Comically absurd': RMA reform minister Bishop slams Eden Park concert limits
But he insists his review of the rules will be balanced, with local community consultation. Audio
Shower Thoughts: How do you solve a cryptic crossword?
After building a career in computers in the seventies, and a global rock climbing empire, Christchurch's Wendy Wethey is enjoying her third career bedeviling readers with her cryptic crossword clues.
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Food: Roast butternut & beet salad with orange whipped feta
Gretchen Lowe talks Emile through this delicious sounding recipe from her new book My Weekend Table. Gretchen says this salad goes well with her quick roast chicken recipe; that's also in the book. Audio
Film Review: Is the new Downton Abbey film any good?
Kate Rodger joins Emile to discuss two new films, Downton Abbey and Bad Guys 2. Audio
Freaky Friday
Reach for your comfort blanket now because its Freaky Friday time! The time of the week where we speak to you, the Afternoons listeners, about your strangest and spookiest experiences. Get in touch if… Audio
Calling all wannabe stand-up comedians!
A group of women will be trying their hand at stand-up this weekend, as part of a new initiative aimed at getting more Pasifika women into comedy. Audio
