Summer Report

Tamaki Makaurau, Auckland, Mount Eden, Manukau, Waitemata, One Tree Hill, Ponsonby, Mission Bay, Okahu Bay: with Peter Dowling, revising editor of AW Reed's 'Place Names of New Zealand'. Audio

Grab an ice axe we are off to scale a mountain with Simon. He's on the snow halfway up Mt Aspiring near Wanaka. Will he make it to the top? Audio

We talk with Entomologist, Allen Heath. Audio

The McEntee Hire NZ Beach Volleyball Tour kicks off today in Christchurch at Sumner Beach. Audio

They're two of our best loved entertainers and recently celebrated a double half-century as twin sisters. Audio

Over these long summer days it can be harder than usual to get teenagers into bed at a reasonable hour. Audio

A major upgrade to South Island's 78 kilometre long Heaphy Track begins today. Audio

One place of pilgrimage with expansive beaches is the Department of Conservation's Totaranui Camping ground in Abel Tasman National Park - both a popular spot for campers, trampers finishing the Abel… Read more Audio

Continuing our look at New Zealand birdlife, today we look at a species of bird often confused with albatross. Audio

Racegoers are as ever being spoilt for choice these holidays. Audio

Time for a look at what happening in the world of Mike Rendle from Fishing Coast to Coast magazine. Audio

Nine New Zealand cricketers will learn tonight whether they've made next month's auction for the lucrative Indian Premier League. Audio