Summer Report

Let's have a look at the markets - here's our producer Amanda Strong. Audio

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

China has hit out at the decision by the United States' President, Barack Obama, to focus his country's defence resources in the Asia Pacific. Audio

A condolence book for the 11 victims of the tragedy will be set up at Carterton's Event Centre for people to sign today. Audio

Hot air balloonists are desperately seeking answers as to how one of the safest forms of aviation has resulted in New Zealand's worst air disaster since Erebus. Audio

A Maritime New Zealand briefing has been underway this morning, and their spokesperson, Bruce Fraser, is with us. Audio

Oil and debris from the container ship Rena has started to come ashore, at Waihi Beach. Audio

Our science commentator Peter Griffin is with us. Audio

At summer there are plenty of school holiday programmes around - many involve arts and crafts, a trip to the movies, a swim at the local pool, games and maybe a bush walk. Audio

A swarm of Jellyfish has forced the closure of Southland's Oreti Beach. Audio

The Australian government says it is doing everything it can to try to ensure the release of three anti-whaling activists who are being held onboard a Japanese boat and risk being sent to prison in… Read more Audio

Foreign ministers from the Arab League are meeting in Cairo to assess the progress of their mission in Syria and to discuss whether to ask for UN help. Audio