The 81-year-old Ocean Swimmer with a New Lease on Life | Newsroom newsroom.co.nz Pat Owens started out as a competitive swimmer at 58. And now at 81, she's a star of the New Zealand ocean swimming scene....

Business is booming in Whakatu0101ne: 'Our numbers are as good as ever' rnz.co.nz While businesses impacted by the Whakaari eruption have taken a financial hit, others say with New Zealanders holidaying at home they're busier than ever....

New Zealand geologists plan to harness volcano heat to reduce climate emissions theguardian.com Holes drilled into extinct volcano could use magma’s heat to pipe hot water through buildings...

Tiwai Point smelter closure: Power firms explore green hydrogen options rnz.co.nz Two big power companies are going to investigate the feasibility of producing green hydrogen in the South Island after the Tiwai Point aluminium smelter closes....

Northern royal albatross colony celebrates second-highest egg count rnz.co.nz The Department of Conservation says more than 120 albatross have returned to the colony for the season, with 41 eggs laid so far....