Summer Report

Fans of Phar Lap are close to breathing new life into the legacy of the great thoroughbred that died in mysterious circumstances in the United States in 1932. Audio

The BBC has begun talks with New Zealand firm Metra about taking over weather forecasting on Britain's state broadcaster. Audio

The mayor of Whanganui says councillors who've accepted an invitation to the local Hell's Angels motorcycle gang headquarters are providing support for criminals and their wrong doing. Audio

The Corrections Association is attempting to appeal against an Employment Court judgement in favour of extending the use of double bunking in jails. Audio

A quick update of movements in the financial sector. Audio

Somali pirates appear to be fighting amongst themselves, only a day after releasing a Greek-flagged oil tanker when an aircraft dropped a ransom of at least five-and-a-half-million dollars in cash on… Read more Audio

The main Auckland rail line that unexpectedly shut yesterday has reopened this morning after Kiwi Rail commissioned it overnight. Audio

Prince William ends his three day official tour of New Zealand today with a visit to Wellington Children's Hospital. Audio

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

Tax is back on the Government's agenda for the start of 2010 with the Tax Working Group due to release its final report tomorrow. Audio

In Haiti, there have been reports in the last two hours of three aid workers being injured at the main airport in Port-au-Prince. Audio

Last night's coordinated attack on the Afghan capital by Taliban insurgents is the worst in almost a year, and came as Afghan President Hamid Karzai was swearing in cabinet members. Audio