Gerard Hindmarsh
Gerard Hindmarsh on Rarotonga’s pub "Trader Jack" Cooper
There's a saying in the Cook Islands that anything decided by the government was hashed out at Trader Jacks. The legendary bar and eatery, opened in 1986 by Jack Cooper, is known to virtually every… Audio
From Zero - Why Is Weed So Popular In New Zealand?
Marijuana is by far the most commonly-used illicit drug in New Zealand. Nearly half of all adults say they've tried it and a recent poll found that nearly two thirds of us favour decriminalisation or… Audio, Gallery
Takaka group fights to save historic grandstand
A group of Golden Bay locals is fighting to save its historic roofed grandstand - which the council plans to demolish to make room for a carpark. The barrel vaulted roofed stand is one of just two of… Audio, Gallery
Cooking with Kahawai
Gerard Hindmarsh and Melanie Walker from Golden Bay, talk about their new book Kahawai (the people's fish) and share some recipes. Kahawai is one of the country's most popular recreational fish, and… Audio
Back Country Huts
The Department of Conservation plans to close up to 80 back country huts. Audio