Summer Report

The Hospitality Association says the rise in the minimum wage is putting employers off hiring young people - and that's one reason for the increase in youth unemployment. Audio

The three big companies involved in last year's massive oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico have defended themselves against the latest criticism of their handling of the disaster. Audio

News that more than 50 West Coast miners are taking up jobs in Australia has come as another blow to the region, which is still coming to terms with the Pike River disaster. Audio

What's being billed as New Zealand's first big fat Indian wedding is underway in Auckland, with the nuptials set to take place in the most lavish of settings later today. Audio

We are joined by our sci-tech commentator, Peter Griffin, who's currently at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. Audio

Time to check out what one of the regional daily papers is covering this summer. Today we are joined by the editor of the Southland Times, Fred Tulett Audio

Householders can expect to pay more at the supermarket as global food prices hit record highs. Audio

The charity organisation, Oxfam, has released a damning report of disaster relief in Haiti - saying efforts have been paralysed by a lack of leadership from the Haitian government and the… Read more Audio

An update from the RNZ sports team. Audio

Time to talk about the all-important weather, joining us is the Met Service's weather ambassador Bob McDavitt. Audio

The traditional New Zealand camping holiday is as popular as ever with motorcamp sites around the country full up and turning people away. Audio

Three of Pakistan's star cricket players are defending themselves at an anti-corruption hearing in Doha which started overnight. Audio