Summer Report

Auckland's Hauraki Gulf is always busy with boats of various sizes chugging about. But for some of the people on the many islands dotting the gulf, the vessel Hauturu is essential in bringing them… Read more Audio

If you're an urban dweller you may have seen people doing some unorthodox navigating of public spaces, opting to walk down hand rails and jumping from walls instead of using stairs. Audio

Chris Cairns' London-based lawyer says the former cricket star may sue the Indian Premier League Commissioner and a cricket website to protect his standing within the game. Audio

An update from the RNZ sports team. Audio

Singaporean Air Force fighter pilots may be trained in New Zealand under a deal being negotiated with the global defence contractor Lockheed Martin. Audio

A disaster asessment team in Solomon Islands has visited the island of Rendova near to where two large earthquakes and several smaller ones struck this week. Audio

New Zealand anti-whaling protestors and a Japanese vessel are both blaming each other for a collision near Antarctica that's left the New Zealand boat crippled. The New Zealand skipper Pete Bethune… Read more Audio

Anti-whalers claim they were rammed by Japanese, Solomon Islands Police commissioner updates recovery efforts, Government says fighter pilot training would bring economic benefits, Payroll giving to… Read more Audio

Luxury delicacy rock lobster or crayfish gets our fishy focus for today. Audio

Simon is near the top of Tititea or Mt Aspiring - the highest peak in Mount Aspiring National Park behind Wanaka. Audio

Usually we have a daily report on something happening outdoorsy - but what about the city folk? Intrepid correspondent, Kate Gudsell went to Te Papa museum in Wellington to tell us more about the arts… Read more Audio

Continuing our look at New Zealanders living in exotic locales, today we visit the African continent. Audio