Mountains
Our Changing World - Warming mountains
What will happen to our iconic alpine plants in a warmer and wetter world? Claire Concannon visits Mt Ruapehu with a research team investigating the future for mountain flora. Audio
NZ's natural beauty: geologically speaking
Geologist Bruce Hayward's latest book Mountains, Volcanoes, Coasts and Caves: Origins of Aotearoa New Zealand's Natural Wonders takes the reader around the motu. It tells of the history and geology of… Audio
Calling Home: Rachel Kirby in Santa Ana, Costa Rica
Rachel Kirby has lived in Santa Ana, Costa Rica for the past six years, having arrived in the small Central American country after stints in London, Vancouver, Wellington, Surbaya and Hiroshima. She's… Audio
A love letter to the mighty Mataura River
Dougal Rillstone's new book, Upstream in the Mataura details his 70-year fascination for the Mataura River - a river that almost claimed his life in the 1970s - from his childhood in Gore through… Audio, Gallery
Griff Rhys-Jones' Great Kiwi Road Trip
Griff Rhys-Jones has been in New Zealand filming his new series, Griff's Great Kiwi Road Trip, which premieres next Sunday. Along with seeing the sights, he's on a quest to find out what it means to… Audio
Calling Home: Tom Hopkins in Victoria, Australia
We're heading across the ditch to rural Victoria this week, where we're joined by Auckland-born and bred firefighter Tom 'Hop' Hopkins. Audio
Dawa Steven Sherpa: Everest and environment
Kim Hill talks to Dawa Steven Sherpa is an environmental activist and tourism entrepreneur who has led more than 150 climbers from 18 different nations to summit Mt Everest, and in the process… Audio
John Cocks and Dave Bamford - Mountain Men
The New Zealand Alpine Club is worried that a dramatic growth in the number of tourists is putting pressure on our mountain environment. From dealing with human waste to limiting helicopter flights… Audio
Mountain Safety Council warns of avalanche threat
Avalanche warnings from the Mountain Safety Council - climbers and trampers warned to be extra cautious. We talk to Mt Cook mountain guide and avalanche forecaster, Trevor Streat. Audio
Damian Bailey: brains, mountaineering, diving, concussion
Kim Hill talks to Professor Damian Bailey, a world leading expert on concussion and the ageing brain, and Director of the Research Institute of Science and Health for the University of South Wales. He… Audio
Robert Macfarlane: nature, landscape and language
Kim Hill talks to Dr Robert Macfarlane, a Fellow of Emmanuel College, Cambridge, and Director of Studies in English. His first book, Mountains of the Mind (2003), and his second, The Wild Places… Audio
Most daring mountain rescues - Phillip Melchior
Every year thousands of people head into New Zealand mountain ranges, pitting themselves against the elements and the environment. Sometimes they are under prepared and ill equipped and don't make it… Audio
Jennifer Peedom: sherpas and Everest
Australian filmmaker known for her intimate portraits of people in extreme circumstances. Her latest documentary, Sherpa, is screening at the New Zealand International Film Festivals. Audio
Chris Jensen Burke: climb every mountain
High-altitude mountaineer who has climbed to the summit of the world's tallest peaks on each of the seven continents, and supports health education and welfare initiatives for girls and women in… Audio