Leisure
Heading Off: A nudist guide to New Zealand
If you've been thinking about communing with nature in your natural state before it gets too nippy ... then we've got the guide for you. Audio
The art of online word games
With the huge popularity of web based word games like Wordle, Connections and thousands of versions of crossword, have you ever thought about trying to design one yourself? Where would you even start… Audio
The musical festival that's thriving as others close
Electric Avenue has reached uncharted waters a decade since its inception, and now stands as arguably the "biggest festival in Australasia".
Starting the day with a splash for 29 years
Sue Pilkington has been coaching for nearly 30 years, and despite the early hour, is full of beans. Audio
Instant Kiwi ticket advertising may be misleading if top prizes already won - Consumer NZ
A consumer watchdog is concerned shops selling Instant Kiwi tickets after the top prizes have been won could be misleading.
Lower Hutt's new skatepark proving popular
The new skate spot has already drawn more skaters than the Melling park it replaced, says mayor.
Is bouldering our new favourite pastime?
If you have a fear of heights, Celine Dam might have a way to help you conquer it. Audio
What is Padel? The world's fastest growing sport
The internet buzzes with suggestions celebrities like Shakira, Formula 1 drivers and footballers Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo all dabble in a bit of padel. Now a new "padel house" has opened in… Audio
Charlie XCX headling Laneway Festival
Laneway Festival, a one day event at Western Springs will have party-goers revelling all day and night tomorrow. Charlotte spoke to David Benge from Live Entertainment group TEG, who brought Laneway… Audio
Auckland's downtown Karanga Plaza Pool proves popular
Some good summer news for Aucklanders.... There's a new pool in town! First Up reporter Leonard Powell went for a dip. Audio
Easy Eats with Kelly Gibney: Vietnamese-inspired chicken noodle salad
A simple, zingy and fresh weeknight dinner for warm evenings. If you grab a store-bought rottiserie chicken, this recipe can be made easily in 15 minutes. Using a good quality fish sauce makes a big… Audio
'Reclaim space to think': a wellbeing professor's meditation tips
Christchurch academic Julia Rucklidge assumed her 'mile-a-minute' brain would never be capable of meditation. Audio
Top summer reads revealed
Readers have escaped into novels and NZ non-fiction titles this summer, according to Puke Ariki and community libraries.
Chris Blaze: The Fire Ninja
His show has been described as the planet's greatest ninja-style fire act, with nine international awards up his sleeve, and he's coming to Auckland this weekend. Audio
Floating the key to water safety
Drowning Prevention Auckland is encouraging anyone getting out on the water to practice their key survival steps: float, breathe, signal and survive. Audio
Ultrarunner's team attacked by dogs on Te Araroa trail
A well-known international runner seeking to log the shortest-ever traverse of the Te Araroa trail has reported being attacked by dog.
Virginia Keast: From stressed lawyer to dancing queen
Virginia runs Never Stop Dancing - in-person and online dance-along classes and recently notched up a whopping 100,000 YouTube subscribers. Audio
Community win fight to rebuild pool after 18 years
Plans for a $3 million, three-pool facility have finally been approved, with plans for the pools to be open next summer. Audio
Why starting your day with a rave works
A group called Morning People runs raves at the crack of dawn in New Zealand centres as a fun way to start a day, rather than tacking on to the end of a long night out. Audio
'Miserable weather' - bummer summer as thousands snub Splash Planet
There have been 12,864 fewer visitors to the amusement park this summer, meaning a drop in revenue of $320,000.
