Summer Report

A proposed trans-Tasman fibre optic cable, which would bolster broadband provision, could be completed by the end of next year. Audio

An expert in structural engineering says to make buildings more eathquake proof there needs to be more emphasis on making them stronger, rather than mathematical modelling. Audio

New Zealand on Air is seeking advice over whether it can stop potentially politically charged TV programmes from airing during election campaigns. Audio

Time now for more from the dummies guide to summer, and today we're talking real relaxation. Audio

The first female commander of a Navy ship relinquished control of HMNZS Pukaki late last year, and has her sights now on eventually taking charge of a Frigate. Audio

A researcher is warning that social media is reinforcing the drinking culture, with alcohol companies and bars exploiting the online networks to get close to their customers. Audio

Christchurch residents are sceptical that a crackdown on sex workers in the central city over the weekend will act as a deterrent. Audio

New Zealand's economy looks likely to stutter along this year with business confidence taking a knock according to the latest survey from the New Zealand Institute of Economic Research. Audio

A radical cleric who has been convicted of two major terrorism plots has been allowed to stay in the United Kingdom after a ruling from the European Court of Human Rights. Audio

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

Organisers of Auckland's Big Day Out say low ticket sales and the high cost of securing top international acts are the reasons why this year's festival will be the last. Audio

Our political editor Brent Edwards joins us. Audio