Summer Report

Ahead of a tour to New Zealand by England's cricket team, a senior English cricket writer is describing the Black Caps as being at "sixes and sevens" while playing South Africa. Audio

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

Strong wings in the Coromandel caused chaos at at least one camping ground overnight. Audio

The Justice Minister is hoping to report to Cabinet on increasing powers for the Privacy Commissioner in April or May, six months later than originally planned. Audio

In Washington, President Obama has just nominated the former Republican Senator Chuck Hagel as his new Defence Secretary. Audio

State Highway Six near Hari Hari on the West Coast is open again after last week's bridge wash-out, Marcus Irvine reports. Audio

The ABC's Brad Markham talks to us from Hobart where bush fires continue to blaze. Audio

The Mayor of Wollongong ahead of what could be catastrophic bush fires in New South Wales. Audio

Peter Dowling on the links between place names and children: Children's Bay, Nga Tamariki o Hikura, Young Nick's Head, Kupe's daughters. Audio

Nick Butcher spends a night on Matiu-Somes Island. Audio

Psychology lecturer talks to Tim about the post-holiday blues. Audio

Hoteliers in Indonesia call for action after a New Zealand tourist dies, Briony Sowden reports. Audio