Leisure
Dame Julie Christie
Has reality TV crashed and burned in New Zealand? Reality Queen, Dame Julie Christie, on our troubled TV industry and the pros and cons of offering tax breaks for films made downunder. Video, Audio
Book Critic: Pip Adam
Pip reviews Prairie, Dresses, Art, Other by Danielle Dutton (Coffee House Press), American Precariat: Parable of Exclusion by Zeke Caligiuri (Coffee House Press) and Sound Museum by Poupeh Massaghi… Audio
South Island ski fields set to open
The wintry blast which swept up the country at the weekend has put a big smile on the faces of ski field operators. Coronet Peak ski area manager Nigel Kerr spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
'Accident waiting to happen': Battle over new cycleway
A safety audit has been ordered for a controversial cycleway that has divided opinions.
'Stop being dicks': Cycleway tacks cause havoc among Wellington cyclists
Council has asked for public assistance tracking down the culprits.
Top scrabble players need killer instinct, good strategy, champ says
Hamiltonians are preparing for the 45th National Scrabble Championship hosted in the city this weekend. Audio
Expert Feature: Scrabble
Scrabble expert Chris Tallman joined Jesse to share his wisdom on how to conquer the game of Scrabble. Audio
Television Critic
Our TV critic for this week, Claire Chitham, reviews Dying For Sex, Caréme, and Étoile. Audio
Why doing an 'autumn clean' could keep you and your home healthier this winter
Many household cleaners released "volatile organic compounds" which could cause headaches and eye, nose or throat irritation.
Begonia House saved: 'It's not just a Wellington thing'
The popular 1960s greenhouse for exotic plants will now be upgraded - rather than demolished - following Thursday's council meeting.
The end to Andor, but Star Wars products keep rolling out
The end to spin off stories from 1977's first Star Wars movie looks like being a galaxy far, far away
The galaxy of the Star Wars universe stretches to infinity
The end to spin off stories from 1977's first Star Wars movie looks like being a galaxy far, far away. Audio
The galaxy of the Star Wars universe stretches to infinity
The end to spin off stories from 1977's first Star Wars movie looks like being a galaxy far, far away. Audio
Zach Dodson: How storytelling and design in computer games is changing literature
With his teaching and his own independent game studio Zach Dodson aims to push the boundaries of narrative-driven games. Video, Audio
Fast Favourites with comedian Josh Thomson
Josh Thomson has been in Wellington with his comedy festival show Old Mate which travels to Tamaki Makaurau this coming week. In his new set, he's coming to grips with his mortality, being a… Audio
West Aucklanders fed up with 'siren battles'
According to Waitākere ward councillor Shane Henderson, siren laden car battles are creating a major public nuisance in West Auckland, particularly in Te Atatū. Henderson spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Taupō family walks length of the country
A Taupō family of six has walked the length of the country along the Te Araroa trail, homeschooling all the way, having never done an overnight hike before.
Typical wedding $87,000, wedding planner says
The cost of a wedding has shot up in recent years, with some incorporating weekend-long celebrations.
Surf Life Saving credits lower rescue numbers to prevention focus
Surf lifeguards rescued 577 people this summer, a big decrease on previous years which Surf Lifesaving NZ attributes to a focus on prevention.
