Summer Report

The creation of New Zealand's first 'supercity' is continuing to cause deep divisions in parts of rural Auckland. Audio

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

Afghanis living in New Zealand say the involvement of SAS troops will only escalate problems. Audio

Troops from the New Zealand Special Air Service were at the scene of a Taliban attack on the heart of the Afghan capital Kabul on Monday, the most serious such attack in months. Audio

The Opposition and justice reformers are dismissing the 'three strikes and you're out' legislation as a cynical stunt that will do nothing to reduce violent crime. Audio

New Zealand musician Ladyhawke has been nominated for a Brit award in the same category as some of the biggest names in the female pop world. Audio

Tonga's Minister of Finance is expected to face the Royal Commission of Inquiry this week to establish his role in the purchase of the ferry Princess Ashika, which sank last August. Audio

The former British Defence Secretary has told an inquiry into the Iraq war that Tony Blair asked him to delay the purchase of body armour for troops - a decision which may have cost lives. Audio

A quick update of movements in the financial sector. Audio

The Prime Minister says New Zealanders must prepare for the likelihood that more boat people will target this country. Audio

Fast bowler Shane Bond has just become New Zealand cricket's million dollar man. Audio

Wellington technology wizard Mark Sagar is preparing to head to Hollywood to receive an Academy Award for work on a series of big-name movies including Avatar. Audio