Summer Report

Rowan's taking a trip down the Ripiro – or Kauri – Coast on the west coast of Northland. Audio

Crimea Range, Mt Sebastopol, Alma, Raglan, St Arnaud, Blenheim, Havelock, Cromwell, Bannockburn, Naseby, Twizel, Meeanee, Napier, Kirwee: with Peter Dowling, revising editor of AW Reed's dictionary of… Read more Audio

It's the longest running and most successful festival and arts event in Taranaki, attracting about 150,000 visitors each summer. Audio

Well both Auckland and Wellington have an excellent array of summer music in parks - and the best thing its free. Audio

The New Zealand Rifle Association's National Championships are underway in Upper Hutt and will culminate with the individual shooting challenge for the prestigious Ballinger Belt later this week. Audio

Federated Farmers is calling for a ban on trout farming to be lifted to allow participation in what it calls a lucrative export industry. Audio

Two kayakers, rescued from the flooded banks of the Shotover River are contesting a bill for the service, claiming they didn't need help. Audio

Work on the government's National Cycleway has begun over the summer with some projects being given the green light. Audio

The Cherry season is underway and while the Marlborough region was hit by poor weather conditions last year, Central Otago growers are hoping for a reasonable season. Audio

The summer holidays are a busy time for New Zealand's Met Service as an eager public await to hear the predicted fate of their vacations. Audio

Time now for a look at what happening in the world of Mike Rendle from Fishing Coast to Coast magazine. Audio

An organisation of carers is urging the Government not to appeal against a decision in favour of parents being paid for the support they give to severely disabled adult children. Audio