Summer Report

The Department of Conservation is warning people not to swim in an area of the Waitemata Harbour, after a great white shark was spotted on Monday. Audio

At least 44 more people died on the country's roads in 2014 compared to 2013. Audio

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

River levels have dropped on the West Coast exposing the car that crashed through the guard rail of a bridge near Hari Hari. Audio

Investors are lamenting the collapse of a finance company which dealt specifically with green projects such as solar power, electric cars and environmentally friendly homes. Audio

Tens of thousands of people were in Queenstown to celebrate the New Year. Audio

A three hour riot in Gisborne with tents set on fire, cars overturned, and cans thrown at police, has left 83 people injured and resulted in 63 arrests. Audio

Rioting in Gisborne on New Years Eve - 63 people are arrested. A finance company specialising in ethical investing goes into receivership and petrol prices continue to fall. Audio

Nelson is fast carving itself out a reputation as the craft brewing capital of New Zealand, vying for the title with its neighbour across Cook Strait, Wellington. Audio

The Mauao Wildlife Trust says the Little Blue Penguins affected by the Rena oil spill have almost fully recovered, but still face the threat of another environmental disaster affecting their habitat.

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Industry players and conservationists say the regional Tuna Commission can no longer be relied on to protect declining stocks in the huge Pacific tuna fishery. Audio