Ian Telfer

Firefighters battle a blaze on Mount Maunganui. Iran releases American sailors caught in its waters and FIFA sacks its secretary general over accusations he tried to profit from the sale of World Cup… Audio

Could fishers be forced out of business by marine protection plans - we'll ask the Environment Minister and a bomb kills 10 people in Turkey. Audio

This morning we'll hear from the friends and fans of David Bowie who has died at the age of 69. There are calls for an inquiry into the conditions of farm workers and an increase in cruelty to… Audio

The latest on the devastating bushfires in Western Australia, why were Sri Lankan fans ejected from the cricket at Eden Park and commemorations for the 170th anniversary of the battle of Ruapekapeka… Audio

The small Catlins settlement of Tahakopa has revived a curious landmark, one of the country's smallest community halls. Audio

Share markets around the world fall after more bad news from China and a man appears in court today charged with the murder of a Remuera woman. Audio

After 150 years the Catlins town of Owaka is finally getting its waka. Audio

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.

President Obama takes on the gun lobby and Republicans and consumers miss out - as Dick Smith goes into receivership. Audio

Divisions within the Fire Service over safety and some Middle east countries side with Saudi Arabia against Iran as tensions in the region escalate. Audio

Outrage in the Middle east as a prominent Shi'ia cleric is executed. Allegations that gas leaks in Taranaki are being covered up and should e-cigarettes be legal. Audio

Bill Cosby is charged with drugging and sexually assaulting a woman and the New Years Honours are out - we will talk to Dame Jane Campion. Audio

Today's top story is the big dry as the reservoir at Hanmer Springs hits empty and also on Summer Report today - the US says air strikes have killed 10 Islamic state leaders, including some of those… Audio

Marlborough is close to officially declaring a drought in the region and a deal for Korean women used as sex slaves by the Japanese during the Second World War - but is it too little, too late? Audio

Five people have drowned already this summer - we'll ask why the water safety message isn't getting through and the Victorian bushfires wipe out 116 homes. Audio

Otago Museum is promising to blow people's minds with the region's first digital planetarium when it opens tonight. Audio

The Government says there are just two illegal fishing boats left hunting toothfish in Antarctic waters thanks to international anti-poaching operations. Audio

The leaders of Dunedin's Gigatown project say the project is about to hit its stride after criticism of its slow start. Audio

South Dunedin residents say they have more pressing problems than sea level rises one day swamping their houses. Audio

The 98 exam papers stolen from Otago University have been found but the university says they're in an "unusable state". Audio