Recreation
Replacement plan for unsafe playground raises ire
More than 1000 people have signed a petition calling for a most suitable replacement than the one proposed.
Southland teens 'stayed put and followed instructions' - police
The five boys were rescued overnight after getting lost on the Makarewa Falls track in the Hokonui Hills.
A love for Clydesdales - 'They just become your mates'
Steve Muggeridge's beloved Clydesdales have returned to Taranaki. Not far from the original family stud, at the base of the maunga, he chats about the changing use of the heavy horse and hitches a… Video, Audio
Mt Taranaki ranger Tāne Houston - 'we let the forest talk for itself'
Country Life takes a walk with mountain ranger Tāne Houston through the forest on the slopes of Mt Taranaki. We head up the volcano along a trap line, resetting bait, foraging and chatting about the… Video, Audio
Tairua turns out for new skate park: 'Better late than never'
Locals in a Coromandel resort town are celebrating a new facility that has been decades in the making. Audio
Rural Riders spins farmers' wheels - 'I smile a lot here'
Rural Riders is a chance for farmers to get off the farm on a bike, spin some yarns and focus on the dips and the jumps rather than the weather and the milk price. Audio
Call for stronger trail grading standards after mountain biker's death
A coroner's inquest into a mountain biker's death in 2022 has found there was no warning of the danger and difficulty of the trail where the man suffered fatal injuries.
30 miniature ponies will cover 100km in race over 90 mile beach
Planning a lazy weekend ahead? That's a neigh, from a group of unusual endurace athletes. This long weekend, 30 miniature ponies and their human support people will cover 100km in a four day race over… Audio
Cardrona ski field welcomes first snow of the year
The first snow of the year has fallen at Otago's Cardrona ski field. More snow is forecast, with temperatures expected to drop further from Friday.
Cardrona and Treble Cone Experiences General… Audio
Shayne Carter: 'Music gave me an outlet, validation and a voice'
The musician says art is a life-saving necessity, rather than a frivolous sideline, in a new speech delivered as part of a nationwide series.
Celebrating 25 years of Makara Peak Mountain Bike Park
Makara Peak Mountain Bike Park is celebrating 25 years. Makara Peak Ranger Mark Kent and Kerei Thompson from Makara Peak Supporters both speak to Mark. Audio
What we're watching: Samurai Gourmet
Unsure what to do with his newfound freedom, a 60-year-old retired salary-man finds new purpose in exploring the food of his neighbourhood. Jogai Bhatt explains why it's worth a watch.
'No turning back' - horse-trekking from Bluff to Picton
Karolin van Onna had been talking about horse trekking the length of the South Island for years and last summer she finally did it. Audio
'No turning back' - From Bluff to Picton on horseback
Karolin van Onna and her friend had dreamt about horse trekking the length of the South Island for years - and last summer they finally did it. Video, Audio
Five inspiring women in New Zealand film, TV and theatre
Aotearoa's arts community is rich in multicultural storytelling. RNZ reflects on the contributions of five Kiwi women working across stage and screen.
Five favourite woman characters from the small screen
One-note characters used to be the norm for women on TV. But things are changing for the better, says Jogai Bhatt.
Government 'silent' on attempts to add water-safety lessons to schools, group says
Water Safety New Zealand believes the government is turning a blind eye to drownings and is calling for more lessons in schools.
Sport, music, art top extracurricular activities for Kiwi 12 year olds - report
A new report has found sport is the most popular extracurricular activity for New Zealand children.
'Majestic' goat and gut feeling lead son to missing dad
Luke Harrison had a "strong feeling" he was going in the right way before finding his father, who was lost three days in the bush. Audio
Sheafs, cabers and tartan on show at Turakina Highland Games
Tartan, bagpipes, sheafs and cabers were out in force at the Turakina Highland Games, billed as New Zealand's longest-running such event. They're into their 160th year. Video, Audio
