Summer Report

A young Maori woman is claiming the Mad Butcher, Sir Peter Leitch made racist comments towards her. Audio

Independent victim advocate, Graeme Moyle, heads the mental health watchdog group Psychle and joins us now. Audio

The country's only convicted plane hijacker has almost completed her prison sentence and is threatening to hijack another aircraft if she gets the chance. Audio

A trade union boss is calling on the government to consider following France's lead and ban major employers from sending work-related emails outside work hours. Audio

Whether it's a pop song, a haka or a lament someone has to come up with the tunes and lyrics of a song. Audio

New Zealand prides itself on its sporting prowess. - it's seen as being part of our national identity. But that notion is being challenged by members of the sporting sector with one describing it as a… Read more Audio

Since Christmas Eve a group of beak whales have been spotted in water only 10 metres deep, while another beak whale and a sperm whale have both stranded and died. Audio

Authorities in Melbourne say there's high levels of faecal pollution at some of Melbourne's most popular beaches after recent flash flooding, sparking concerns about gastroenteritis. Audio

Moves by the Nelson City Council to accommodate freedom campers have angered some locals, but delighted those who prefer a free-wheeling holiday. Audio

Two Iranian refugees who say they were bashed by policemen and immigration officers on Manus Island were allegedly refused medical treament. Audio

After 17 days, the whereabouts of missing sailor Alan Langdon and his six-year-old daughter Que remain a mystery. Audio

Southland's aluminium smelter is expected to stay in business, despite the existence of a shut-down clause that became available to the company from Sunday. Audio