Leisure
The summer I... joined the cricket legends
The gift of a coveted cricket bat turned Simon Wraight into a tall, elegant cricketer, at least in his mind.
Surf Life Saving Club - Paekakariki
Joining the beach-goers this summer will be four and a half thousand volunteer surf lifeguards - who'll be doing all they can to keep swimmers and others at the beach safe. We have 74 surf lifesaving… Audio
Meet the mayor of the Far North: 'It's a time for people to re-energise'
Summer for the country's northernmost mayor means the haven of whānau at the end of the road in one of New Zealand's most remote communities.
The summer I... didn't live, laugh or love
Sweatpants and Hallmark-esque movies over a booked-out summer calendar? Yes please, a tired Jessica Keane writes.
Pedal to the metal for Dunedin electrician
Mastodon, Slayer and Whitechapel are not among the usual clientele for the average New Zealand tradie.
What does your garden really need?
Although vegetables need water more frequently, the rest of your plants will be happiest for their soil to get a really deep soaking once a week, gardening tutor Kath Irvine says. Audio
The dos and don'ts of summer gardening
It's that time of year when there can be a little more time to get out and tend the garden, edible back-yard gardener Hannah Zwartz gives her tips. Audio
Podcast Critic: Gone South
Elliott Childs reviews crime podcast Gone South, which focuses on crimes in the southern states of the US. He also reviews some terrible podcast ads! Audio
Free Period Products at Rhythm and Vines
Attendees at this year's Rhythm and Vines will receive the bonus of free period products. A new initiative called Ads on Pads will be stocking up portaloos. Audio
More getting into festive spirit by ditching alcohol
It's that time of year - where Christmas parties and events are filling the calendar.
Heading Off: Auckland Regional Parks
Turns out getting away from it all in New Zealand's biggest city, is much easier than you think. Audio
One in four using prescription drugs for fun
A new survey shows one in four of the respondents have used prescription drugs for fun or without a prescription in the past six months - most getting it from friends. Public Health Researcher at… Audio
Fireworks banned in parts of Canterbury
Fireworks have been banned in Canterbury's McKenzie Basin and Ashburton Lakes until March. FENZ Assistant Commander Brian Keown spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
'Incredibly tragic weekend' - Plea for safety after four deaths in 24 hours
A spate of water-related deaths in the past 24 hours is a tragedy, Water Safety New Zealand says.
Rhys Darby standing up again
Kiwi comedian Rhys Darby brings his unique brand of comedy home for his new tour on AI and robot tech. Audio
Podcast Critic: Powder Keg and Extrasensory
Ximena Smith reviews two podcasts for your playlist. Firstly, the new investigative show from Newsroom called Powder Keg, then the new Apple Original show hosted by actor Will Sharpe: Extrasensory. Audio
Information Center Cold Call: iSite Masterton
A rouge information center cold call! Jesse rolls the dice and calls a random iSite in this fair land. They don't know he's calling and he doesn't know who will be on the other end of the line. Audio
Easy Eats with Kelly Gibney: Brined barbecued chicken breasts
Brining is the secret to succulent chicken breasts, whether you cook them on the barbecue or in the oven. Audio
Heading Off: Jonathan Kennett on Bikepacking
Jesse talks to one of Aotearoa's cycling legends. He's also written about the bikepacking trend and how you can experience it in New Zealand. Audio
