A Kiwi kayaker who watched as his best mate drowned has spoken of the frantic effort to rescue the 20-year-old.

Efforts are rewarded on a group kayaking trip by gorgeous sights and a hearty lunch. Andy Kenworthy joins in.

Champion kayaker makes comeback and is likely to be eligible for world championships in August.

A weekend in Tauranga has a wet theme for Sarah Lawrence who goes kayaking, to a seafood festival, looks for dolphins and visits hot pools.