Recreation
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
Fresh looks for Wellington playgrounds
The Frank Kitts Park playground has been closed since 2021 when a child reportedly broke their leg on the slide.
Call for trampers to pay: Track closes due to full toilets
A call tonight for day trampers at Aotearoa's most popular national parks to pay their way; in the wake of poo pile up that's seen DOC close the track to some people. The toilets on the Mueller Hut… Video, Audio
DOC should use helicopter to empty toilet on Mueller Hut route - trampers
Trampers are frustrated that a popular South Island trail has been closed because the toilets are too full.
'An enduring legacy' - Pike 29 memorial walk and cycle trail opens
A walking track and cycle trail dedicated to the 29 miners who perished in the 2010 Pike River mine disaster opens today.
Mt Ruapehu ski season uncertain as preferred bidder withdraws
The future of this year's ski season at Whakapapa skifield on Mt Ruapehu is more uncertain than ever with the Crown's preferred bidder for the field withdrawing from negotiations.
Whakapapa is… Audio
Boot Scootin' Boogie
Acclaimed actor, comedian, director and writer and "Snapchat Dude" Tom Sainsbury has another lesser known talent. Along with Lara Fischel-Chisholm he's one half of comedy dance troupe, Dynamotion… Audio
Never too early to turn back, Search and Rescue says after Mt Ruapehu rescue
It's never too early to turn back. That's the message from police after two trampers lost on Ruapehu had a slow painful walk off the mountain, helped down by a volunteer rescue team on Monday. Bad… Video, Audio
100-year-old Northland runner's secret
The Northland centenarian says he likes to keep moving, have a goal - and no fast food for breakfast. Audio
Taranaki Maunga 90-year-old's playground: 'My reflexes aren't as quick'
A Ngatea pensioner who has climbed the mountain to mark his 90th birthday says it was a "humbling" experience.
Top NZ mountain guide killed in Canada helicopter accident
Lewis Ainsworth, 35, was ski-guiding in British Columbia when the helicopter crashed last Monday.
Northland MP 'condemns' boat ramp protest ahead of fishing competition
Grant McCallum has called a local iwi's blockade of the boat ramp "illegal actions".
Deadly blast hits market in Russia-held Ukraine city
A Moscow-installed official blames Ukraine for the attack which he says killed 25 people and injured 20.
How a Northland drug park became a family-friendly destination
People power has triumphed in a once-neglected corner of Northland's top tourist town, where locals have succeeded in driving out drug dealers and "unsavoury" activity.
Fewer 'code browns' during summer camping season this year
After reports in past summers of inappropriate toileting and camping in banned areas, councils in tourist hotspots say the season has been a success so far.