Summer
A number of popular swimming spots are closed
A number of popular swimming spots are closed for the summer due to water quality issues. Audio
Calling Home: Rebekah Holt in Melbourne
Rebekah Holt has gone from a communications manager for the New Zealand Police to Head of Staff at TV3 to serious car crash survivor. She now lives in Melbourne, where she is the only journalist to go… Audio, Gallery
3MM: Tommy Kapai Wilson on why Spring is the time for change
Te Tuinga Whanau Trust's Tommy Kapai Wilson is celebrating Spring, which starts officially tomorrow. Audio
Emanuel Kalafatelis: No desire to change the summer holidays
A recent poll's found there's little backing for the suggestion that the summer holiday break is moved from December to February. Emanuel Kalafatelis is Managing Partner of Research New Zealand and… Audio
Nelson grandma shares tips on how to keep cool
Nelson grandma Lena has been tweeting up a storm, giving advice about coping with soaring temperatures. She shared some of her tips with producer Bridget Burke. Audio
NZers try to keep cool as hot weather lingers
Hot temperatures across the country are raising concerns among some farmers and fire crews who are hoping it won't go on too much longer. We headed out on to the road to find out how different… Video, Audio
Take the heat seriously, medical experts warn
Temperatures around the country have soared again with Taumaranui taking out the top spot at 32.3 degrees as the heat washes over the country. Audio
Children can lose 6 months reading ability during summer beak
Catching up on books is over summer is one of the things many adults look forward to each year. But the long summer break can have adverse consequences for children who don't pick up any books while… Audio
Hot, Hot Summer
Dr Sam Dean NIWA's Chief Scientist for Climate, Atmosphere and Hazards joins us to talk about the science of our long hot summer. Audio
Summer Times' Summer Road Trips
Throughout the summer, we spoke to interesting people about the music they play - and the yarns they tell - as they drive around the country.
Summer Jams: Louis Baker chooses his favourite summer song
Our favourite local musicians share the song that's their soundtrack to summer. Louis Baker chooses ‘Satan’ by D.D Dumbo. Video, Audio
Summer Jams: Aaradhna chooses her favourite summer song
Our favourite local musicians share the song that's their soundtrack to summer. Aaradhna chooses ‘Can't Let Go’ by Calvin Richardson. Video, Audio
Summer Jams: Anna Coddington chooses her favourite summer song
Our favourite local musicians share the song that's their soundtrack to summer. Anna Coddington chooses ‘Lemon’ by N.E.R.D. ft. Rihanna. Video, Audio
Summer Jams: Julia Deans chooses her favourite summer song
Our favourite local musicians share the song that's their soundtrack to summer. Julia Deans chooses ‘Quarrel’ by Moses Sumney. Video, Audio
Summer Jams: Randa chooses their favourite summer song
Our favourite local musicians share the song that's their soundtrack to summer. Randa chooses ‘Fear’ by Alexa Casino. Audio
Power companies keep anxious eye on dry weather
Electricity companies are becoming anxious about the weather. Weeks of blue skies are leaving water levels in their hydro dams sinking at a time of the year when they should be rising. Eric Frykberg… Audio
Weather: How long will the heat remain?
As temperatures soar around the country, some regions' water levels are being hit harder than others. It's been almost a month since Palmerston North, Masterton and Levin had more than 1mm of rain and… Audio
Blight or boon - Lumsden debates expanding free camping
Freedom campers in the Southland town of Lumsden are making the place look like a refugee camp, Lumsden Motel owner Brian Ross told RNZ's Ian Telfer. Audio
Wellington's summer windiest in 14 years
It's official - Wellington has had a rubbish summer. It's been cloudier and colder and yes, windier. Audio
Summer finally arrives in Wellington
Settled, sunny weather has finally arrived in the capital, which has had one of its worst summers in years.