Lynn Freeman

Many people are terrified at the thought of speaking in public, but Toastmasters clubs give their members the opportunity to gain confidence and practice their public speaking skills. Lynn goes along… Audio

The Sugar Loaf Islands and Paritutu are the remnants of an enormous volcano - the oldest in Taranaki. Audio

Daily competition winners with their concise descriptions of how their summer has been, in exactly 10 words. Audio

We asked for suggestions of the best songs for hearbreak, and listeners sent stories of love, loss and the music that helped. Audio

Lake Papaitonga's peaceful bush-clad setting belies its bloody past. Audio

Listeners sent in their memories and descriptions of their favourite walking tracks. Audio

Lynn explores the world of walking clubs. Audio

A remote spot on the Napier-Taupo road, Tarawera was first a Maori village, then a military stockade and an important coach stop. Audio

The tiny settlement of Te Haroto, on the Napier-Taupo road, was once a major village of the Ngati Hineuru tribe, followers of the Pai Marire faith, which supported Maori self-determination. Audio

Listeners were asked to set challenging quiz questions (and give the answers). Audio

Lynn joins a pub quiz team and tries to answer Andrew Taylor's Round of Doom questions. Audio

The central North Island peaks of Ngauruhoe, Ruapehu and Tongariro - dramatically visible from the Desert Road - are active volcanoes, part of the Pacific 'ring of fire'. Audio

Many adults who never learned to swim are catching up at classes like the ones held at Karori Pool, Wellington. Audio

We drop in on a long established Wellington book club where New Zealand author Eleanor Catton's novel 'The Rehearsal' made quite an impression. Audio

Cook Strait's dangerous waters Audio

The winners of the creative writing competition, and details of the new competition involving building your own radio. Audio

Entries and winners from our 'Suggest a Kiwi Icon' competition: silver ferns, golden syrup, plum jam, bare feet, ice cream, and dead possums. Audio

Lynn tries out affordable activities. Today she's out on the water with waka ama. Audio

Piwakawaka and waxeye photos from yesterday's competition. Audio

We're back in the virtual car and heading north from to the Moeraki boulders. Audio