Summer Report for Thursday 8 January 2009

9:46 AM.Our Nelson reporter Geoff Moffett went along to look over the small but luxurious Orion. Audio

9:40 AM.DOC staff in Taranaki are stepping up their fight against a breed of giant rhubarb that's threatening rare native plants. Audio

9:25 AM.All over the country, young people are breathing new life into activities like knitting, embroidery and baking. Audio

9:16 AM.Something for the kids - Funfest gets underway at Alexandria Park in Auckland. Audio

9:14 AM.Three events will be happening over the next month in Blenhiem, Hastings and later today in Mount Manganui. Audio

9:09 AM.Holiday-makers at Mount Maunganui's main beach are feeling the sting of a massive influx of jellyfish. Audio

8:45 AM.AUT journalism student, James Sneddon reflects on the success of the NZ All Whites making the 1982 Football World Cup final. Audio

8:38 AM.If you usually drive past the Southward Car Museum on your journey north out of Wellington - now's the time to stop. Audio

8:35 AM.The Salvation Army says its addiction services are in high demand as the economic downturn bites - Major Lynette Hutson. Audio

8:31 AM.The latest from the summer team at RNZ Sport. Audio

8:25 AM.In about five years, school teachers will be inundated with little Jacks, Ellas, and Sophies. Audio

8:10 AM.Interview with Mouin Rabbani, a Jordan-based analyst who specialises in Palestinian issues. Audio

7:45 AM.Graeme Acton looks at the pride and frustration that surrounds the redevelopment at the site of the Twin Towers. Audio

7:40 AM.Head personal trainer from Auckland's Les Mills gym, Norm Phillips tells us how. Audio

7:35 AM.With Met Service ambassador Bob McDavitt. Audio

7:31 AM.An update from the summer team at RNZ Sport. Audio

7:28 AM.A huge paper plant fire in South Auckland appears to have been put out by the Fire Service overnight. Audio

7:23 AM.A protest about the presence of an Israeli player is likely to see increased security at the ASB Classic Tournament today. Audio

7:18 AM.The Police and Corrections Minister Judith Collins, and Kim Workman, of the organisation Rethinking Crime and Punishment. Audio

7:14 AM.Intervirew with the Foreign Affairs Minister Murray McCully. Audio

7:14 AM.Queenstown Lakes District harbourmaster Marty Black says officials are doing all they can to promote safety. Audio

7:10 AM.There is growing discontent about our government's failure to take a hard line against Israel's behaviour in Gaza. Audio