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Rampaging raptors are causing havoc along some popular walkways. There's been several falcon or Karearea attacks, the most recently on a track at Pareora Gorge near Timaru where a man was left… Video, Audio

Music correspondent Kirsten Zemke looks at the phenomenon of the "11 o'clock number" - the theatre term for a big, show-stopping song. Audio

It's long been described as "the race that stops a nation", but is the Melbourne Cup as popular as it once was? Whilst it's been criticised for exploiting horses and their jockeys, it's also the TAB's… Audio

Guy Fawkes is upon us, but not everyone seems to be fizzing.

Fireworks went on sale on Thursday - they can only be sold for four days leading up to and including November 5th.

But a recent survey of… Audio

It's October 31st which means all over the country zombies, witches and ghosts will tonight take to the streets to celebrate Halloween.

As it gains popularity, Soumya Bhamidipati finds out why some… Audio

An increasing number of women with links to New Zealand are forging a path in a distinctly Australian sport.

Clubs across the 18-team women's Australian Football League have players who have… Audio

There's a potential storm gathering over Auckland's venue the cloud. The 12 year old structure has played host to fan viewing events for the Rugby World Cup and America's cup, Fifa Women's World cup… Video, Audio

Drifting from one casual job to another, Phil Oakey had zero ambition to be in a pop group. His one instrument, a saxophone, lay abandoned on the floor. But in 1977, everything changed with a single… Video, Audio

Time now to get the latest from Japan. Our correspondent Chris Gilbert started by telling Nathan Rarere, while we have a new government in New Zealand, the land of the rising sun is unlikely to do the… Audio

A popular coastal walkway in Auckland will remain partly closed to the public amid a battle between the owners of a neighbouring heritage cottage and Auckland Council. Audio

The public has been blocked from a hugely popular coastal walkway, because of a stoush between the council, and a property owner. The Takapuna to Milford coastal walk runs through the Firth family… Video, Audio

A Taranaki food bank is rustling up savings and nutritious grub at a series of popular cooking classes.

The Waitara Pataka Kai's nine-week pilot programme is catering for 16 people - most from family… Audio

BDSM is hitting the stage in Tāmaki Makaurau. No, not that BDSM - the Bomb Defusal School of Manakau of course. Audio

A Waikato regional food magazine's been thriving in spite of the tough times and has been so popular there's now a book of recipes available. Audio

Eftpos, the payment system widely used in New Zealand for more than 30 years, is plummeting in popularity. The thought of them disappearing altogether is concerning for some people who don't like… Audio

The election is just two months away. 10 weeks. 72 days. Caucus returns looking at what's distinct about this campaign - no kingmaker, missed opportunities, weaker majors and stronger minor parties,  

We begin Tuesday in the UK - where a BBC newsreader is back in the news, this time it's long-serving presenter George Alagiah, who has died at the age of 67, with Nathan Rarere from London is… Audio

It's 100 years since Australian chemist Cyril Callister invented Vegemite as an alternative to Marmite, which had become scarce due to German U-boats sinking the ships bringing the English spread… Video, Audio

Matariki's ascendancy to a national holiday builds on a growing awareness of indigenous astronomy around the world. It certainly caught the imagination of Duane Hamacher who's an associate professor… Audio

Protecting live music venues is taking on a new urgency in Christchurch, with the popular 12 Bar announcing it will close at the end of the month. With people flocking back to live in the central city… Audio

We're used to see a dog being taken for a walk...maybe a cat? But a llama?! Well, if you see a llama walking down the main street of Tawa in Wellington, chances are its owned by local, Stephen… Audio

"Smelly, dirty and diseased." Just some of the words associated with rats.

But an Auckland assistant vet is hoping to turn all that around.

Belinda Clarke breeds pet rats and loves them so much, she… Audio

A new sport with an unusual name and several celebrity endorsements is picking up traction. Jeff Parke has been dubbed Auckland's Pied Piper of Pickleball, he talks to Jesse about the sport and the… Audio