What was once a neglected park is being transformed thanks to an army of volunteers.

Volunteers muck in to rejuvenate park on Auckland's North Shore

The flora and fauna of Rosedale Park are being restored the natural way, without spray.

May 22, 2024

4:39

A reading to dogs initiative at Warkworth Library is proving to be popular.

Paws for a good cause: The dog helping children with their reading

Children can practise their reading skills at Warkworth Library with Mango the dog.

April 18, 2024

5:12

Brad Smeele was a professional wake-boarder until a freak accident left him unable to move from the neck down.

Meet quadriplegic ex-wakeboarder Brad Smeele's companion pup

A catastrophic accident changed his life and left him a quadriplegic in 2014 — three weeks ago a red merle miniature shepherd wagged his way into his life.

March 8, 2024

5:18

The Pop-up Globe Shakespeare Company is staging two productions this February — Twelfth Night and Romeo and Juliet.

To be again: Pop-up Globe returns with Shakespearen fare

It looks a little different but still promises plenty of Shakespearean scandal.

February 21, 2024

4:33

With sun comes sunburn, and it's not only humans who need SPF.

Why your dog needs sunscreen: Yes, Max can get sunburned, too

The sun's effects can also be felt by our furry four-legged friends.

February 12, 2024

4:02

Auckland firefighters feature in a calendar for the men's health movement, Movember.

Kiwi firefighters pose in calendar for a good cause

Auckland firefighters have posed in a calendar for men's health movement Movember.

November 24, 2023

4:15

Seventeen-year-old Reece Cobb, from Tauranga, is aiming for a spot at the 2024 Olympics in Paris.

'Warriors': Proud mum on NZ gymnast's Olympic dream

Seventeen-year-old Reece Cobb, from Tauranga, has her eye on next year's Paris Olympics.

November 17, 2023

3:54

Chair yoga, also called accessible yoga, is growing in popularity worldwide.

Chair yoga: It's yoga, but with a twist

Chair yoga, also called accessible yoga, is growing in popularity and can be done without even leaving your seat.

November 10, 2023

3:44

Auckland couple Ella Dawson and Reggie Prasad hope their store will continue to bridge the gap between Western and Indian culture in New Zealand.

Boutique clothing store a real labour of love

An Auckland couple is bridging the gap between their two cultures with a boutique clothing store.

November 3, 2023

3:33