Summer Report for Friday 2 January 2015

8:56 AM.Shazam is the popular music app, whose ingenious algorithm, has been helping hundreds of millions of users to identify songs within seconds. Audio

8:52 AM.Heading to the bach in summer is a New Zealand tradition, and right now they're in 'hot' demand. Audio

8:44 AM.While you're enjoying the summer weather, give a thought to the dozens of volunteers with the activist organisation, Sea Shepherd, spending their summer freezing in Antarctica. Audio

8:37 AM.New Zealand is now a member of one of the most influential and powerful organisations in the world, responsible for helping to maintain international peace and security. Audio

8:34 AM.An army captain who's been decorated in the New Year Honours list has criticised the management of the United Nations mission in South Sudan. Audio

8:23 AM.It's looking increasingly likely that the former Florida Governor Jeb Bush will run for the White House next year. Audio

8:19 AM.To Australia now, and Victorians are being warned to get ready for the two most severe bushfire danger days of summer this weekend. Audio

8:14 AM.New Zealand's two-year term on the United Nations Security Council begins today. Audio

8:09 AM.The Gisborne District Council says it will consider restrictions on alcohol after a riot broke out during New Years Eve festivities at the BW campground. Audio

7:59 AM.In the depths of an Indonesian rainforest, scientists have identified the first known frog that gives birth to tadpoles instead of laying eggs. Audio

7:53 AM.Craig Salmon is a a big fan of electric vehicles and he's just shown it's possible to drive from Cape Reinga to the Bluff without a drop of petrol. Audio

7:50 AM.The law around the governance and management of Maori land is due to be reformed this year, Audio

7:47 AM.The latest road toll figures show the number of motorcyclists dying on the roads is going up. Audio

7:43 AM.Tough questions will be asked of Chinese officials after a New Year's eve stampede in Shanghai crushed 36 people to death. Audio

7:39 AM.It's not a happy New Year for smokers who now face a bill of more than 20 dollars for a packet of cigarettes. Audio

7:29 AM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

7:25 AM.New Zealand's two-year term on the United Nations Security Council begins today. Audio

7:21 AM.Egypt's top court has ordered a fresh trial for the Australian journalist, Peter Greste, and his two colleagues from the Al Jazeera network. Audio

7:19 AM.The search for three climbers missing on Aoraki Mount Cook since Monday, has switched from a rescue effort to body recovery. Audio

7:14 AM.Toby Burrows is the organiser of the Rhythm and Vines Festival and he joins us, Audio

7:09 AM.Police in Gisborne are standing by their efforts to diffuse the New Year's Eve riot. Audio

7:00 AM.The police defend their efforts to suppress the Gisborne riot. An aerial search may be launched for the climbers who went missing on Mount Cook and New Zealand takes its seat at the United Nations… Read more Audio