Leisure
Govt stumps up 5 million for Ruapehu ski season to go ahead
The government's stumping up $5 million to make sure the Ruapheu ski season goes ahead. Last week operator Ruapehu Alpine Lifts was forced into liquidation after its creditors rejected a government… Video, Audio
Acting PM says govt stumped up for Ruapehu ski season because no-one else would
The ski season on Mount Ruapehu has been saved, with the government providing up to $5 million to the liquidators of Ruapehu Alpine Lifts. The company was put into liquidation last week, after a vote… Video, Audio
Sofar gigs re-launched in Aotearoa
Back in 2009, two friends in London hosted a gig in their flat - and their mates loved it so much, that it sparked a network of secret concerts around the world. Audio
Sarah the Gardener
Sarah the Gardener, AKA writer and blogger Sarah O'Neil, has three books to her name and she lives on a small 3 acre lifestyle block in the Waikato. She joins Nights to share what can be done in the… Audio
104 year old celebrates birthday with Sugar Loaf Hill walk
Earlier this month, Trevor Page celebrated his 104th birthday by doing what he does almost everyday - walking up Sugar Loaf Hill in Napier. Jesse speaks to Trevor about his past, present and secrets… Audio
The Pre-Panel with David Slack and Leonie Freeman
Wallace and panellists David Slack and Leonie Freeman talk to Surf Lifesaving New Zealand about the possibility of some beaches going unpatrolled this summer due to a lack of funds. Plus, our… Audio
Fee hikes for Tauranga's community facilities come under fire
"Utterly devastated" and "horrified" is how people have reacted to fee hikes for Tauranga community facilities.
Wiping library fines encourages teen reading
Good news for the libraries in our capital city. Wellington has seen a 48 percent increase in teenagers using library cards since the scrapping of late fees. Last year Wellington City Councillors… Audio
NZ Sporting History: Lydia Bradey
For today's NZ Sporting History, our guest has conquered the summit of Mount Everest, not once, but six times! In 1988 Lydia Bradey became the first woman to summit Mount Everest without supplemental… Audio
6 Million pieces of Lego bring Jurrasic Park to Tākina
Built from more than 6,000,000 pieces of Lego, Jurassic Park has arrived in a larger than life exhibition at Wellington's new convention centre, Tākina.
Australia's Ryan 'The BrickMan' McNaught, who… Audio
Another false start for Great Walks' booking system
Hopes were high that dates for booking spots on the Great Walks would be released yesterday.
But trampers and tourism businesses were disappointed, again.
The Department of Conservation has had… Audio
Heaphy Track reopening will breathe new life back in
A small West Coast community says fully reopening the Heaphy Track will breathe new life back into the town.
Last February, storms damaged the track and destroyed a vital bridge - making it… Audio
Outward Bound on the hunt for land
Outward Bound is looking to open a second centre and is currently on the hunt for land on the Coromandel Peninsula. Outward Bound's Strategy and Innovation Director Simon Graney. Audio
The Pre-Panel with Ali Jones and Martin Bosley
Wallace and panellists Ali Jones and Martin Bosley talk to an organiser of the upcoming New Zealand Scrabble Championship. Plus, our panellists tell us what has been on their mind this week. Audio
TAIC warns boaties will die without stronger regulations
The transport safety body says until recreational boats and their skippers are regulated the government, policy makers, and regulators are accepting that 15 to 20 boaters are going to die each year… Audio
Deal almost done for Ruapehu ski field
A deal is getting closer on who will take over the two largest Ruapehu skifields.
Ruapehu Alpine Lifts, which ran the Whakapapa and Turoa skifields, went into voluntary administration in October… Audio
The Pre-Panel with Penny Ashton and Allan Blackman
Today on the Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Penny Ashton and Allan Blackman discuss Palmertson North's thriving drag scene. Plus, our panellists tell us what has been on their mind this week. Audio
DOC apologises for delay in opening Great Walks' bookings
The Department of Conservation has apologised for delays to Great Walk bookings, saying they will reopen in mid-June.
Other 'great' walks that aren't hard to book!
The recent sale of tickets for popular 'great tracks in Aotearoa such as the Milford Track were in such demand that the system crashed as 10 thousand people all tried to book at the same time. We have… Audio
Dust off the needles and buy some wool, knitting is coming back
As the temperatures drop and the cost of living rises, knitting is making a come back as way for people to save money and add to their winter woollies in the wardrobe. Jo Morris of Sewing Direct in… Audio