Summer Report

Now we go back to the 3 peas, an impromptu band led by Ray Bygate. Audio

Rowan Quinn walks around to talk to Akaroa locals. Audio

Akaroa is renowed for its distinct French flavour - and that continues right down to its food and produce. Audio

Akaroa is also a very musical town. Joining us now is an impromptu band led by Ray Bygate. Audio

Another aspect of Akaroa and Banks Peninsula is its thriving arts community. Audio

Francis Helps runs Bank Peninsula Track, a privately owned walking track. Audio

Sitting on the edge of a beautiful harbour, Akaroa is a tourists' playground and is visited by thousands every year. Audio

We meet some Akaroa locals catering to tourists in the area. Audio

Suky Thompson a local historian, conducts Guided Walks around Akaroa. She tells us about the whaling history of the town. Audio

A look at financial markets from around the globe. Audio

Wool Exporters are blaming the lowest wool prices in 14 years on years of under-promoting wool. Audio

Barack Obama started his first full day as U.S. president with a full menu of problems laid out on his desk. Audio