Summer Report

Should we believe North Korea's claims it's tested a hydrogen nuclear bomb? Are japanese whalers expanding their operations in Antarctic waters? And how drones are being used to protect rare dolphins.

New Zealand is on the verge of becoming the land of poo and honey. Manuka honey is becoming big business and sending human waste to land fill seems, well, a waste. Audio

Hundreds of Nelson children took part in a week-long science festival organised by Nelson's Cawthron Institute aimed at celebrating science. Audio

The Black Caps are celebrating their one-day series win over Sri Lanka. Audio

A New Zealand man faces life in prison after allegedly punching an Australian teen over the weekend. Audio

New Zealand's airbnb hosts are confident their homes are in good hands, despite international holiday homes being trashed. Audio

Are Star Wars toys sexist? Fans have noted that the female character, Rey, has been left out of products released to coincide with the latest movie. Audio

A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio

Campaigners in Australia say the decision to allow a New Zealand rugby league player to remain in the country after being jailed for assault, makes a mockery of the Government's detention and… Read more Audio

The Government says the row in the Middle East between Saudi Arabia and Iran won't affect a trade deal with saudi Arabia. Audio

The founder of the electronics chain, Dick Smith has pointed the blame for receivership squarely at the hands of former owners Anchorage Capital. Audio

Australia has withdrawn its under 19 cricket side from the world cup in Bangladesh amid safety concerns. Audio