Summer Report

After a bumpy ride out of recession, economists are predicting a rosy year for New Zealand, with one going as far as calling the country the "rockstar" economy of 2014. Audio

The Mayor of Dunedin says he is 'cautiously optimistic' about the economic development the search for a new gas field off the Otago Southland coast could bring. Audio

A significant heatwave which affected central and eastern Australia over the last few weeks is due to hit the west in the coming days. Audio

The chief negotiator for rebels in South Sudan is expressing confidence that "full reconciliation" can be achieved with the government. Audio

A new study may help us understand what causes so-called supervolcanoes to erupt. Audio

A fund manager has slammed the Government's asset sales programme, saying Treasury's handling of it has been a disaster. Audio

With Dan Corbett from the Met Service. Audio

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

It's a case that's gripped the public imagination in Spain - the long-running trial of the King's son-in-law, for corruption. And now it's taken another dramatic twist. Audio

Southern and Eastern parts of the United States and Canada are the latest to suffer from dangerously cold weather. Audio

The Gisborne District Council is warning water will run out in three days if people don't drastically reduce their use after a massive landslip cut the city's main water supply. Audio

Environmentalists are expressing concern at Shell deciding to go ahead with plans to drill for gas off the Otago-Southland coast. Audio