Summer Report

Joining us is the Met Service's forecaster, Paul Mallinson. Audio

The Metservice has issued a severe weather watch, warning of heavy rain for Northern and Central parts of the country. Audio

A study of the genetic make up of the kiwifruit vine killing disease PSA has found it almost certainly came to New Zealand from China. Audio

In Syria, Arab League observers have been met by tens of thousands of anti-government protestors in the city of Homs. Audio

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

Martin Bosley wanted to be a chef from the age of nine and his food philosophy is to eat what's in season and what's local. Audio

The Duke of Edinburgh, Prince Philip, has left hospital following treatment for a blocked coronary artery. Audio

An Auckland academic says the term "Maori child Abuse" should be cast out of the vernacular. Audio

The Russian fishing vessel stranded near the Antarctic ice shelf is expected to be escorted out into the open sea later today. Audio

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

North Korea is preparing a huge ceremonial farewell today for its leader Kim Jong-Il who died of a heart attack eleven days ago. Audio

And joining us is Nelson's mayor, Aldo Miccio. Audio