Recreation
Gardening guerilla aghast as council shuts down flower patch
Heath Ling planted out a barren strip at an intersection in Woolston, but Christchurch City Council banned him from tending it - saying it is a distraction to drivers. Audio
The Panel with Zoe George and Ed McKnight (Part 2)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Zoe George and Ed McKnight discuss the importance of community swimming pools and waterspouts and how they caused a luxury yacht to sink. Audio
Beautiful bugs and tiny plants
Capturing the health of a piece of bush, and figuring out what predator pests are around, often comes down to the state of its smallest inhabitants Audio
Fee for international vistors to Te Papa starting next month
International tourists said charging an entry fee at Te Papa is like keeping history behind a paywall. The muesum has announced a $35 fee will be brought in next month, for overseas visitors aged over… Audio
Weekend Stuff: gardening with Lynda Hallinan
All the tips you need for a weekend spent in the greenhouse. Audio
Mural at Gisborne skatepark wins competition
A spectacular mural at a Gisborne skatepark is the winning entry in a competition to raise awareness of a free counselling service for young people in distress. Hawke's Bay Tairawhiti correspondent… Audio
The card game that helps sick children
Jasmine is the mother of a young child who went through leukaemia and has developed a card-based game to help parents going through health issues. Audio
Future plans for Auckland's Wynyard Quarter announced
A former tank farm on Auckland's waterfront will be transformed into a public headland with coastal walking tracks, sea water pools and a lookout across the Waitemata Harbour.
Hamilton's renowned themed gardens to begin charges for out-of-town visitors
Out-of-town visitors have only weeks left for free visits to the themed area of Hamilton Gardens.
Auckland Council invests $47m into parks and community facilities
The funding will provide for upgrades and the development of new facilities.
A freedom call for an ambassador
The Catlins is in desperate need of a freedom camping ambassador to educate campers on the rules. The funding is currently not there to reinstate the role. Jesse talks to Waihopai Toetoe Community… Audio
The Panel with Stephen Franks & Verity Johnson (Part 2)
Tonight on The Panel, Mark Leishman and panellists Stephen Franks & Verity Johnson discuss the halt of a planned refurbishment of Timaru's Theatre Royal, whether you should be allowed to bring your… Audio
Auckland debates diving in to privatising its pools
Auckland councillors will vote tomorrow on whether to outsource operations or retain the status quo of all the city's swimming pools and leisure centres. Audio
Easy Eats with Sam Parish: Pumped for a new take on pumpkin soup
Pumpkin soup is a comforting classic, perfect for a cosy night in - but do you find the kids end up eating more buttered bread than the soup itself? This version takes soup up a notch with the genius… Audio
Heading Off: Jonty Crane in Timor-Leste
Today on 'Heading Off' we're exploring one of the least visited-countries on the planet - Timor-Leste. It's had a rough history, but after gaining independence this small Southeast Asian island is… Audio
'See, feel, touch': How a riverside farm connects with community
A South Wairarapa riverside farm is turning into a rich classroom, offering lessons in science and the environment, maths, language, and legends of the land. Audio
Te Araroa going from strength to strength
We've all heard about the popularity of New Zealand's great walks, but there's a greater walk that's steadily growing in popularity. Katie Fitzgerald reports. Audio
Waimārama man's winter surf mission
Deejah Morris is on a quest to surf the waves all winter long. He's currently at 47 cold-water surfs, and he hasn't missed a day yet. Audio
Lone Kiwi competing in the Singapore Garden Festival
This August, Riverhead resident Jules Moore will be representing New Zealand at the prestigious Singapore Garden Festival, the only New Zealander invited to participate. Audio
