
On The Up

'It’s really moving': How music therapy helped teen through the grief of losing dad
Nicola Harrison said hearing her son's original song was heartbreaking and healing.

How a $335k fast-build home aims to tackle NZ's housing crisis
The Living House was completed in Rotorua in just six weeks.

On The Up - ‘Fresh produce is now a luxury’: Northlanders tackle food crisis
Northlanders help families become self-reliant by growing their own vegetables.

On The Up: Top 100 Kiwi sporting moments of the past 25 years
We're counting down through the greatest Kiwi sporting moments of the past 25 years.

On The Up - Volunteering from home: The trend adding even more value to NZ's $4b industry
Helping others remotely has surged since the Covid pandemic.

Gisborne speedway’s Clyde McGrory on 53 years of commitment
'I am absolutely passionate about motorsport'.

Empowering young people living with disabilities
Recreate NZ helps young people with intellectual disabilities to gain independence and confidence to thrive. Video / Ayla Yeoman

On The Up - The 100 Greatest Kiwi sporting moments this century: 80-61
We're counting down through the greatest Kiwi sporting moments of the past 25 years.

Deer farmer Cam Nelson wins Southland farm environment award
Superior livestock performance and a commitment to biodiversity helped Cam Nelson win.

'Thankful I’m still here’: Student who lost leg to cancer leads fundraiser walk
Students and staff walked over 2500km around a 500-metre track for the cause.

On the Up: Waikato music and sports stars share how they stay positive
Music legend Neil Finn and other celebrities share their thoughts.

How this teacher aide is helping a small rural school thrive
Ashley Steedman has 'fallen in love with the job'.

'Cool experiences': How one organisation transforms young lives
The charity, formed in 2002, supports more than 500 people annually.

Ready to rip on local trails: Mountain biking champs come to Tauranga
Over 650 mountain biking riders from across the North Island will compete at Summerhill.

On The Up - 'Knight in high-vis': Truckie stops busy traffic to help woman in mobility scooter
Leon Thompson thought he might 'cop a bit of abuse'. Now he's a social media hero.

On The Up: What Sport New Zealand is doing to ensure success at elite and grassroots level
Sport New Zealand chief executive Raelene Castle breaks down the sector's latest initiatives. Video / Alyse Wright

On The Up: The act of kindness that stunned a solo traveller visiting NZ
The UK-based mother travelled across Aotearoa for two months on her own.

On The Up: Top 100 Kiwi sporting moments of the past 25 years
We're counting down through the greatest Kiwi sporting moments of the past 25 years.

'Have a tough hide': Raelene Castle on leadership in sports
Raelene Castle has faced personal and professional challenges in male-dominated roles.

'How far I've come': Valedictorian's journey of renewal and success
Elijah Rogers is graduating with a BA in Māori as an EIT valedictorian.

‘Proud and stoked’: Prisoners transform old mattresses into dog beds for SPCA
'They are really proud and stoked.'

Mānuka honey producer buzzing after bee-autiful season
A local honey producer says they have seen a strong 2024/2025 season.

The Pulsing Brain: Advanced MRI tech by NZ researchers reveals brain micro-movements
Mātai Medical Research contributes to special issue of UK Royal Society's journal

From dental nurse to beauty queen and budding swimsuit model
She has been asked to attend Miami Swim Week in May for casting.

‘Super exciting’: Accor eyes growth with NZ convention centre boost
He manages Accor’s core hotels in 48 countries, including 1300 hotels.

'Never seen her happier': Teen's police dog handling dream comes to life on the page
Teen who lives with cerebral palsy wrote, illustrated and published the book.

On The Up: Kiwis backing a new generation of start-ups
The NZ tech stars who are paying it forward.