Summer Report

An update from the RNZ sports team. Audio

If you thought you felt worse for wear after New Year revelry, spare a thought for Arkansaw's blackbirds. Audio

The current president of Ivory Coast, Laurent Gbagbo, says he's willing to negotiate what he calls a peaceful end to the country's political crisis. Audio

To the United States, where the Republican party is poised to take control of the house of representatives. Audio

A man who was refused payment after winning a 60-thousand dollar jackpot has now received his prize money - but Skycity Casino maintains that it was within its rights not to pay him. Audio

The Ministry of Fisheries is investigating the death of hundreds of snapper which have washed up on Coromandel Penisula beaches. Audio

Back to Queensland now where Rockhampton is the focus of the state's flood emergency efforts. Audio

Six surf lifeguards are about to begin a 40-day circumnavigation of New Zealand in an inflatable rescue boat, to celebrate 100 years of surf lifesaving in New Zealand. Audio

Our science and technology correspondent. Audio

Thieves in Argentina have made off with more than 100 safety deposit boxes after tunneling in to a bank vault. Audio

Time to talk to a newspaper editor about what's happening in their region. We are joined by the editor of the Marlborough Express, Steve Mason. Audio

New Zealand's financial markets reopen today and the kiwi dollar fell for a second day yesterday after data showed China's manufacturing growth eased last month. Audio