Summer Report

It's a New Zealand tradition to spend part of the summer fixing up the house. Audio

New Zealand scientists are involved in an international project that will have them spending their summer drilling into the ice in a remote part of Antarctica. Audio

Time for our surfing report - our reporter Nick Butcher is at Lyall Bay. Audio

We are joined by the Te Awamatu Courier's editor, Dean Taylor. Audio

Let's have a look at the markets - here's our producer Jo Leavesley. Audio

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

The Met Service's weather ambassador Bob McDavitt is with us. Audio

A major suicide prevention programme is underway in south Auckland to deal with an increase in suicides among Pacific young people. Audio

The remaining protesters occupying Civic Square in Wellington have been told to leave today. Audio

The national telephone counselling service Lifeline is bracing itself for a wave of calls from anxious Cantabrians. Audio

The official holiday period has ended with at least 18 people dying in road accidents. Audio

Barbeques are a staple in summer. It's so easy to feed a crowd by slapping on some pieces of steak and some sausage. Audio