Summer Report for Tuesday 29 December 2015

8:55 AM.If your Christmas tree is browning up at the edges and it's time for it to go - the Department of Conservation wants you to think carefully about how you get rid of it. Audio

8:48 AM.An Auckland support group for at-risk youth says a gap in state care is one of the reasons why they want to set up their own residence for teenagers. Audio

8:44 AM.Whether it's a long trip to the bach or a quick drive to the mall - people spend more on fuel during the holidays than at any other time. Audio

8:38 AM.Sri Lanka was no match for an in-form Black Caps side at Hagley Oval yesterday. Audio

8:33 AM.The festive season brings with it the chance for parties, catch ups and drinking. And unfortunately sometimes that leads to drunk texting people we really shouldn't be texting late at night. Audio

8:28 AM.A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio

8:24 AM.New standards for cleaning properties where drugs have been cooked are being welcomed. Audio

8:19 AM.Wellington's Lyall Bay has been surfed for more than a century, but locals are worried the airport's runway extension plans could kill some of the city's best waves. Audio

8:15 AM.There was celebration in Tasmania last night as Comanche took line honours in the 71st Sydney to Hobart yacht race. Audio

8:12 AM.The Marlborough region is facing a record-breaking drought. Audio

8:07 AM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

7:53 AM.If you didn't do so well on the book front this Christmas, we've got a few ideas for you on Summer Report today. Audio

7:47 AM.The New Zealand driver Scott Dixon had another stellar year winning his fourth Indy Car Series title on a dramatic last day of racing in California. Audio

7:43 AM.In Maori, the house of representatives is often translated as the Lion's Den. Audio

7:40 AM.The Rhythm and Vines concert gets underway in Gisborne today and more than 4000 campers were expected to arrive last night. Audio

7:36 AM.The country's road toll is now sitting at one more than at this time last year. Audio

7:23 AM.The Iraqi Army has declared victory over ISIS in the city of Ramadi. Audio

7:15 AM.A long standing rift between Japan and South Korea over the plight of so-called "comfort women" used during the Second World war has been resolved. Audio

7:11 AM.And joining us now is the Marlborough winemaker, Peter Yealands. Audio

7:09 AM.The Marlborough region is facing its worst drought in nearly 15 years, if much needed rain doesn't fall soon. Audio

7:00 AM.Marlborough is close to officially declaring a drought in the region and a deal for Korean women used as sex slaves by the Japanese during the Second World War - but is it too little, too late? Audio