Leisure
Sewage overflows impacting Auckland beaches
It's only the first day of summer - but already a code brown is casting an unwanted shadow over Auckland's beaches. Sewage overflows from the weekend's thunderstorms have impacted water quality at… Audio
Television Critic: Beast in Me and All Her Fault
Cailtin Cherry joins Jesse to review two shows: All Her Fault - TVNZ on Demand The Beast in Me - Netflix Audio
Tis the season of Auckland's Santa Parade, crowd of 150,000 expected
The annual parade starts on the corner of Mayoral Drive and Cook street, with all inner-city roads closed until 4.30pm.
Tips for hosting a fabulous summer Christmas do
It doesn't have to be extravagant, expensive or loaded with tinsel and tat - bring your smile to host the perfect seasonal party
Tips for a fabulous 2025 Kiwi Christmas do
It doesn't have to be extravagant, expensive or loaded with tinsel and tat - bring your smile to host the perfect seasonal party. Audio
How airfares are affecting tourism spend in regions
Tourism operators are preparing for what they hope will be a strong summer season, with early signs looking good. Tourism Holdings CEO Grant Webster spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
New Auckland speedway track unveiled at Waikaraka Park
Millions of dollars have been spent on a new speedway track at Auckland's Waikaraka Park and drivers say it's a win for the racing community. It comes after Auckland Council's controversial decision… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 20 November 2025
The coalition government has announced a ban on new patients accessing gonadotropin-releasing hormone analogues - also known as puberty blockers - from next month; Anti-stalking campaigners are… Audio
Northland holiday park removes all TVs from its rooms
A holiday park in Russell has taken a bold step, removing TVs from all of its rooms. Park Manager Shane Maddren spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Iconic Tongariro Alpine Crossing reopens following fire
The iconic Tongariro Alpine Crossing reopens today after a fire tore through the national park, burning about three thousand hectares of scrub. DOC's Director of Heritage and Visitors, Catherine… Audio
Film Review: Does The Running Man stack up to the original?
The Running Man Now You See Me: Now You Don't Keeper All in cinemas now. Audio
A&P show returns full strength after last year's cut backs
A wet and windy day in the Garden City didn't put off crowds of punters turning out to the first day of Canterbury's agricultural and pastoral show. An annual fixture in Christchurch - and back with a… Audio
Trippin out on Push Push: The 90s band is back!
In some exciting news for their fans, or anyone who wants to relive the 90s, Push Push is reuniting to celebrate 35 years of that hit single. I'm joined by the band's frontman, the one and only Mikey… Audio
Monitoring programme helps people decide where to swim
Taranaki beaches, lakes and rivers will be back under the microscope this summer, with the Can I Swim Here? programme about to kick off.
New crime cemetery tour part of Wellington Heritage Festival
Nineteenth century crime and punishment is the focus of a cemetery tour now on as part of the Wellington Heritage Festival. Kate Green reports. Audio
Easy Eats: Chicken, coriander and cashew salad with chilli crisp dressing
Our regular Easy Eats contributor Kelly Gibney is back from her holiday and joins Susana to share this recipe. Audio
In pictures: Melbourne Cup: What they wore
As punters don their finest frocks and fascinators and descend on Flemington for the Melbourne Cup, the heavens are forecast to dampen the festivities.
Record summer ahead for international flights into Christchurch
Christchurch Airport says it's preparing for a record international summer season. Its Aeronautical Development general manager, Gordon Bevan spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
'We all play a part': Water safety reminder after 54 drownings this year
Water Safety is reminding people to take care around the water as summer approaches, following 54 drownings this year.
Great Walk season delayed by bad weather
A number of tracks in the South Island are damaged or at risk from avalanches.
