Summer Report

The Royal Commission of Inquiry into the Canterbury Earthquakes will today begin to examine the failure of the building that's come to symbolise the damage to the central city. Audio

If you found last week's dummies guide to fly fishing helpful, stay listening as today we're tackling bush walks. Audio

The local authorities in Bay of Plenty are still working to clear up slips and re-open walkways on the popular Mauao, a year since a deluge of rain forced it to close. Audio

A 19th century cottage in Freemans Bay in Auckland will be demolished after the council over-turned a ruling from its own heritage adviser. Audio

The fate of 36 big cats at Whangarei's Zion Wildlife Gardens could be decided in a matter of weeks. Audio

Divers assessing the condition of the wreck of the Rena container ship are still waiting for weather conditions to improve before they can survey the sunken rear section. Audio

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

More details are emerging about New Zealand's biggest white-collar crime. Audio

Pakistan's Supreme Court has issued a contempt order against the nation's Prime Minister, raising fresh tensions between the government, courts and army. Audio

Staff at Wellington's Weta Digital are thrilled with the Golden Globe win for The Adventures of Tintin. Audio

A state of emergency will be declared at the island of Giglio after a stricken cruise ship capsized after hitting rocks near Tuscany. Audio

Now summer madness with Mark Cubey. Audio