Summer Report

We are joined by the editor of Northland's Northern Advocate, Craig Cooper. Audio

Appointed Maori representatives are to have votes on most of the new Auckland Council's committees - taking on a role which is expected to surprise some councillors. Audio

Christchurch has been shaken once more by a series of aftershocks, disrupting Boxing Day shoppers and businesses expecting bumper sales. Audio

An update from the RNZ sports team. Audio

Time to talk about the all-important weather, joining me now is Met Service deputy forecaster John Crouch. Audio

After just one day of rest, retailers reopened their doors yesterday to the hundreds of thousands of shoppers keen to take advantage of the Boxing Day sales. Audio

The former Christchurch Civic Creche worker was found guilty of sexual offences against seven children in 1993, but continues to maintain his innocence. Audio

The Christchurch Central Area Commander, Inspector Derek Erasmus, has been in charge of the police's response to the latest aftershock. Audio

Business owners in central Christchurch face a nervous wait to find out whether they'll be able to reopen following a series of 18 aftershocks which rattled the city yesterday. Audio

After shocks continue to rattle Christchurch - we'll speak to the deputy mayor and the police chief and Peter Ellis tries again for an official pardon. Audio

In the heart of Canterbury, a twenty-five minute drive from Ashburton, a retired farmer has crafted a bird oasis. Audio

We talk with Entomologist, Allen Heath. Audio