Summer Report

This summer we have been talking to Professor Robert Patman of Otago University about some of the international hot-spots, trying to get a handle on what the story is behind the daily headlines. Today… Read more Audio

A volunteer group that protects very rare and endangered river breeding birds along the Ashley River in Canterbury, is celebrating being recognised for its work. Audio

Just as the railways once opened up the Catlins area on the South-East coast, a part of the old railway itself has been opened to the public again. Audio

An Auckland student whose son was so badly effected by his cold home - that he became ill with asthma and was hospitalised - is developing a tent for children's beds to keep them warm and mould free. Audio

Let's get an update on business news - here is our business editor, Gyles Beckford. Audio

The severe category four Cyclone Ula is heading south near Vanuatu's southern islands Audio

The world-wide Anglican Church's most senior leaders begin meeting in England later today and top of the agenda will be same sex relationships and female bishops. Audio

To Germany where the Justice Minister says the attacks on women in Cologne on New Year's Eve were organised. Audio

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

Let's talk Summer movies with Sarah Watt from the Sunday Star Times. Audio

The summer holidays are usually a quiet time at schools, but for some it will be a period of transformation Audio

Last week the American Sloane Stephens came through a stacked draw to win the Auckland women's tennis classic. This week, it's the men's turn, and it's the toughest draw ever for this ASB Classic. Audio