How to stay safe in the water

Whether you’re swimming, boating or playing, we share top tips for water safety.

Survival story: lost in the bush

Jacquie Walters talks about her experience of accidentally spending the night in the wilderness of St Arnaud.

Survival story: caught in a volcanic eruption

William Pike tells his story of being injured and trapped when Mount Ruapehu erupted.

Survival story: a near-death kite surfing experience

Nigel Marsden shares his experience of getting caught in a freak gust of wind while kite surfing.

Q&A: Royal New Zealand Ballet Composer and Choreographer 

We talk with Claire Cowan, Composer and Loughlan Prior, Choreographer about the new season of the Royal New Zealand Ballet’s Hansel & Gretel.

Matthew O’Hagan and Courtney Naismith – Utilize Studios

25-year-olds Matthew O’Hagan and Courtney Naismith founded a company turning plastic waste into homewares.

Amber Clyde – Girls Skate NZ

26-year-old Amber Clyde established Girls Skate NZ, a skateboarding school for young girls.

Elizabeth Werner – environmentalist

22-year-old Elizabeth Werner is an ardent advocate for conservation.

Ella Ward – artist

20-year-old Ella Ward is a successful artist in Ōtautahi Christchurch.

Breanna Morris – professional race car driver

19-year-old Breanna Morris is a New Zealand champion race car driver.

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