In an old shed in Kihikihi, artists Kemi Whitwell and Niko Leyden have combined their passions for tramping and sculpture, creating tiny recreations of historic New Zealand huts.

The Waikato artists turning tiny huts into big passion

In an old shed in Kihikihi, Kemi Whitwell and Niko Leyden blend art with nature.

October 4, 2024

5:31

Rich Kitto, known for spreading joy to others in his spare time, was rewarded by Seven Sharp with a surprise meeting as a thank you for his good deeds.

Kind-hearted Kiwi teen meets his musical heroes, The Wiggles

Seven Sharp treated autistic teen Rich Kitto to a special day.

October 3, 2024

4:58

With asparagus season in full swing, Seven Sharp reporter Lucas de Jong heads to Taupo's first-ever food festival to celebrate the divisive spring vegetable.

Asparagus 101: Elevating the spring spear to culinary stardom

Seven Sharp puts the seasonal vegetable under the microscope and to the taste test.

October 2, 2024

5:27

Kate Hall has committed to following a diet for 12 months that consists of only food made in New Zealand.

Kiwi woman tries to buy NZ-only food for a year

Why Kate 'Ethically Kate' Hall has tried to buy only New Zealand-made food for a year.

September 18, 2024

4:50

A peek inside the Auckland penthouse with a $10 milion price tag.

Holy penthouse! The $10m 'Batman' apartment with a Chev inside

For the first time in 10 years, the 38th floor apartment is for sale — for a cool $10 million.

August 21, 2024

5:24

Meet the foresters of the future who are looking at our natives as a sustainable source of wood.

Native forests: Seeing the trees for more than the wood

Meet the forest-makers who are looking at our native trees as a sustainable source of wood in ever-replenishing bush.

August 19, 2024

5:26

Seven Sharp reporter Lucas de Jong meets the sixth generation celery farmers of Waimauku.

Look who's stalking: Secrets from sixth generation of celery growers

For almost 120 years, the Franklin family have grown celery in Auckland.

August 13, 2024

5:28

Shoes have been going missing in the Auckland suburb of Glenfield — and a feline is the culprit.

Cat burglar: The purr-petrator stealing shoes in an Auckland suburb

Shoes have been going missing in Glenfield - and a feline is the culprit.

August 8, 2024

4:16

July 2024
From farmland to history and heritage: Matawhero Lloyd has painstakingly recreated his ancestor's pā site to connect with his past.

Rebuilding the past for the future: The pā site Matawhero Lloyd built

Restoring his ancestral pā site has been a labour of love for Lloyd, connecting him with his past.

July 26, 2024

5:12

Business owner Tamehana Moses is the factory manager, director of sales and head of inventory of Bait Cannons NZ.

What a blast: Bay of Plenty man and his bait cannon business

"Put a blast in your cast," says Tamehana Moses — meet the man behind the fishing tool business.

July 24, 2024

4:50

Inside Norsewear's rural factory: Meet the people pumping out world-class socks in the tiny Tararua town of Norsewood.

Close-knit community keeps Norsewear socks on a good footing

Weave been and had a peek inside classic Kiwi brand Norsewood's woollen sock factory.

July 23, 2024

5:18

Cities and pubs are pretty synonymous, but what about a drinking hole a bit closer to home? A Christchurch company is building miniature pubs you can install in your own back yard.

The Kiwi business that'll build a pint-sized pub in your backyard

The business idea was hatched during the Covid-19 pandemic.

July 1, 2024

5:01

June 2024
The social enterprise helps Kiwi children in need of clothing, while also reducing textile waste.

Ripple effect: Discarded clothes making a material difference

Ripple Movement recycles 100% of donated items and helps Kiwi kids in need of clothing.

June 26, 2024

5:26

The humble cabbage — a bland staple that's currently in plentiful supply.

That's using your head: Delicious dishes with the humble cabbage

The unsung hero of the veggie world is delighting those who give it a chance.

June 20, 2024

4:36

The citizen science project uses quadrants to sample one small space in detail.

Shore thing: The citizen science project that's in kids' hands

Te Atatū Intermediate students have been mapping their coastline for the Marine Metre² project.

June 12, 2024

5:16

Take a masterclass in the art of bokashi, the Japanese way of dealing with your household food waste.

Love composting? Turn over a new leaf and try bokashi

Pickle your food waste and turn it into compost — instead of letting it rot.

June 7, 2024

5:25

May 2024
Many of us have a mixed relationship with persimmons.

Pursuing persimmon: The renaissance of the misunderstood fruit

The humble persimmon has come a long way, and it's enjoying a bit of a revival.

May 17, 2024

4:27

Seven Sharp reporter Lucas de Jong investigates the 80s fashion trend.

Suits you: Yes, 'getting your colours done' is making a comeback

The 80s fashion trend is on the up, thanks to social media.

May 9, 2024

5:19

Kate Evans has been on decade-long quest to know everything there is to know about the feijoa.

Why do New Zealanders go guava-ga for feijoas?

Kate Evans has been on a decade-long quest to know everything there is to know about the prolific producer.

May 2, 2024

4:49

South Auckland couple Sean and Zowie Polwart have built a Hobbit Hole in their backyard.

Rugby player becomes landscaper and creates backyard fit for a Hobbit

South Auckland couple Sean and Zowie Polwart decided the best use of their backyard was to build a Hobbit-hole.

May 1, 2024

4:49

Christina Piercy was recent appointed Whitikahu Volunteer Fire Brigade’s chief fire officer.

'Can't isn't in my vocabulary' — NZ's youngest female fire chief

Christina Piercy is Whitikahu Volunteer Fire Brigade’s chief fire officer.

May 1, 2024

5:27

April 2024
Owners Lloyd and Trish Lusty's mission has been to create accommodation that's a holiday destination in itself.

'Go big or go home' — the Taupō resort with family at its heart

The family-run Lake Taupo Holiday Resort is big on being an all-year-round holiday destination.

April 11, 2024

5:09

March 2024
The Rotorua-based hatchery welcomed their 2,500th kiwi chick into the world in February.

'We should all be saving kiwi' - Hatchery boss shares her story

The National Kiwi Hatchery's Emma Bean has devoted her life to our national bird.

March 28, 2024

5:12

He was crowned King of Crankworx last year and wants to repeat the feat.

Crankworx 2024: Rotorua-raised champ aims to regain crown

Tuhoto-Ariki Pene is hoping to take out the winning title again.

March 21, 2024

5:22

The brother-sister pair who have made it their mission to spread kindness — one fifty-dollar note at a time.

Hidden Blessings: Siblings hiding $50 notes across the country

The pair behind Hidden Blessings want the goodwill to continue anonymously.

March 19, 2024

4:42