Leisure
Wellington video game developer debuts new release
Last year the New Zealand gaming industry generated more income than its Australian counterpart, with Wellington-based PikPok making a name for itself amongst local video game developers. The studio… Audio
Wine from foraged ingredients
When Wellington lads Jesse Philips and Cosmo Hawke decided to make their own wine from locally sourced ingredients they soon realised there was a distinct lack of grapes available in the capital. Audio
Keen fans enjoy start of cricket season at Eden Park
The weather's getting warmer, the days are getting longer, and another domestic cricket season is upon us. While the one day and twenty-twenty competitions generally gather healthy crowds, the four… Audio
Collectors' Corner: Vintage Arms with Des Barnes
Collectors Corner is where we meet passionate people who've taken their fondness for a certain thing to new heights. And today we're talking to Des Barnes about vintage arms. He's got a fascinating… Audio
The art of lotus and water lily farming!
Growing up Gretchin Mornin never predicted she'd become a lotus farmer or all things - but that's exactly what she's ended up doing. Gretchen speaks to Jesse about their operation and unique approach… Audio
Recycled materials used for chef-grade chopping boards
The kingi chopping board is a chef-grade chopping board created using fishing nets and recycled post-consumer packaging. It was devised by Rui Peng, co-founder and CEO of CRITICAL and Tom Hishon… Audio
'It's not summer yet' - Hikers urged to be prepared before hitting the trails
People planning to go hiking over the long weekend are being urged to be careful and start their walks early in the day.
Dunedin-Port Chalmers cycleway in $57m blowout
The tricky project to build the last half of the Dunedin to Port Chalmers cycleway has more than doubled its forecast costs to $57 million.
$3.3m water slides to open with features not seen in NZ before
Two new $3.2 million hydro slides are about to open at Canterbury's Hanmer Springs pools, with some flashy features.
New slides open at Hanmer Springs
Two new state-of-the-art slides will be available at Hanmer Springs pools from Wednesday.
The Violet Vortex and Waiau Winder, named by a public vote, feature lighting and visual technology never seen… Audio
Bike trail bridge connects National Park and new ecosanctuary
The longest suspension bridge in Aotearoa will be built as part of the infamous "missing link" of the Mountains to Sea trail in the central North Island.
New burger crowned best in the capital!
Wellington on a plate last night celebrated a new burger winner - this year's Burger Wellington 2023 award went to One80 Restaurant's Goan Chicken Ros Pao burger. Audio
Waka Kotahi initiative: Yes, children, you can play in the street
For everyone who has despaired of children ever again being allowed to climb trees, race a go-kart down the street and roam the neighbourhood playing games, there's good news.
Landslide threat forces popular school camp to halt overnight stays
Geotechnical findings have shown a significant risk that more heavy rain could trigger landslides, sending debris towards Fiordland's Deep Cove camp and hostel.
Using Coronet Peak in the summer - for mountain bikes
There are plans to make Coronet Peak an all year round attraction by turning it into a super charged mountain biking park during the summer months. Audio
Skifields get a welcome snow dusting
The ski fields have had a welcome dusting of snow, with 25 centimetres accumulating on Coronet Peak yesterday.
Cardona had to be closed with snow falling all day and strong winds blowing on the… Audio
How to cook the perfect steak with YouTube star Guga Tosta
Brazilian-American chef Guga Tosta chats to Kathryn Ryan about searing, smoking and sous vide. Video, Audio
The week that was
Comedians Te Radar and Michele A'Court bring a few laughs - ponder this! Would you wear a 'gratitude poncho'? In the UK a business school professor has been ridiculed for suggesting colleagues wear… Audio
Below Deck star Aesha Scott: 'I'll keep doing it as long as my sanity will let me'
Superyacht stewardess Aesha Scott is a fan favourite on the American reality show Below Deck for her work ethic and relentless positivity. The Tauranga-born TV personality tells Kim Hill that… Video, Audio
Northland's first dedicated craft beer festival kicks off today
Northland's first dedicated craft beer festival is about to put the fizz back into a region feeling flat from a long, wet winter.
