Summer Report for Tuesday 13 January 2009

9:46 AM.Tuatara is located north of Wellington and has scooped haul of national beer awards. Audio

9:38 AM.Stand up comedy by Rose Matafao recorded at the Classic Comedy and Bar on Auckland's Queen Street. Audio

9:32 AM.The sounds of"dubstep"hail from bedroom studios and pirate radio waves in the UK. Audio

9:25 AM.Today, while out and about at Cape Evans, Naomi comes across three lonely figures walking in the frozen wasteland. Audio

9:14 AM.The hot weather is leading to tension on the water between surfers and swimmers at one popular Christchurch beach. Audio

9:08 AM.The eight day event runs until Saturday and plays host to the cream of New Zealand's surfing talent. Audio

8:45 AM.AUT student Madeline McCaffrey says all sorts of insults are leveled at misunderstood red heads. Audio

8:36 AM.The Interislander ferries almost a million passengers across the great divide every year. Audio

8:26 AM.The government has been criticised by Labour for failing to do enough to ward off economic woes. Audio

8:18 AM.GE-Free protesters are calling for the immediate closure of all genetically engineered field trials. Audio

8:08 AM.Another downpour is expected later today with concerns it will exacerbate problems. Audio

7:46 AM.Steve Wilde speaking to Coronation Street star, Helen Worth who plays Gail Platt. Audio

7:43 AM.Sunburn is just one of the numerous health worries that summer throws at us. Audio

7:40 AM.For our daily look at the weather, we are joined by Metservice Weather Ambassador, Bob McDavitt. Audio

7:32 AM.Seventeen year old Jordan Bowler, 17, was lying in the drain with head injuries when his family found him. Audio

7:28 AM.A sports update with Clint Owens. Audio

7:25 AM.Israel's prime minister vowed to take as long as necessary to stop Hamas rocket attacks. Audio

7:20 AM.Anna Paquin will need to clear a new space on the mantelpiece, after adding a Golden Globe to her collection. Audio

7:17 AM.The prime minister will meet with cabinet this Thursday to address the country's worsening economic situation. Audio

7:08 AM.Fiji is experiencing some of the worst flooding the Pacific Islands have seen in decades. Audio