Summer

Jesse checks in with Matt Millward, the Head life guard at the Whanagamata Surf Life Saving Club. Audio

After nearly 34 years of running the orchard, the owners of Alexandra's Orchard Garden are putting it up for sale. Co-owner Dale Butcher joins Jesse to explain the decision. Audio

We check in with Sheree Webster form Hot Water Beach Top 10 Holiday Park to hear just how busy they've been and the conditions of the famous warm water. Audio

Christmas Day is a time of tradition for a lot of people, but that sense of tradition doesn't always extend to the dinner table. Indeed, more and more people are shunning the season's traditional fare… Audio

Joining us on the panel this morning are Lynda Hallinan and Chris Wikaira. Among other topics, they'll be discussing Omicron threatening to cast a shadow over Summer, and whether the tide is turning… Audio

Kiwis are going to be having their summer holidays - many of them in other areas - regardless of Covid-19. That's one of the key findings from the latest survey conducted by Research New Zealand… Audio

Summer is upon us - well officially from tomorrow - and it's not long until New Zealanders will be free to travel to their favourite holiday destinations under the traffic light system.

Max Towle… Audio

There's been a lot of discussion around where double-vaccinated Aucklanders are welcome this summer once the borders open. Karyn is joined by mayors from around the country to hear their thoughts on… Audio

Turn out the lights, the party's over before it even started, in Oamaru at least. The council has cancelled its family friendly New Year's eve "Party at the Gardens" because Covid has apparently made… Video, Audio

Te Tairawhiti is racing to speed up its lagging vaccination rates as Covid cases spread across the motu.

The rohe has climbed up a spot to the second lowest first dose vaccination rate in the… Audio

Boaties whose bubbles are roaming the coastline are being told to stay put as the lockdown lingers.

The Department of Conservation says people shouldn't be cruising while the rest of the country… Audio

Bike Auckland's Liberate the Lane took place at Point Erin Park in Ponsonby this morning, before the cyclists made their way across the harbour bridge. The Chair and Spokesperson for Bike Auckland… Audio

On the Weekend Panel this morning are the media commentator Josie Pagani and the former leader of United Future, Peter Dunne. They discuss the worth of daylight saving, homelessness in New Zealand… Audio

This morning we put the clocks back again to signify the end of daylight saving. Not all countries do this, and there has been some recent discussion about whether New Zealand should revise our… Audio

Raglan-based musician Reiki Ruawai has been playing alongside father Brian in the iconic roots-reggae band Cornerstone Roots for many years, but his new single 'Miller' marks his solo debut.  Audio

Phil Vine reviews Summer by Ali Smith, published by Penguin Random House. Audio

The Christmas / New Year news drought leaves media desperate for stories and talking points, often scraping social media for content and conflict. Mediawatch looks at some of the stuff that rose from… Audio

Our next story takes us on a trip around the beaches of New Zealand - and some abroad, as portrayed in art. Te Papa Museum curator Lizzie Bisley met The Weekend producer Laura Dooney at Island Bay… Audio, Gallery

Ahead of the Summer Olympics in Japan in 2020, Lynn Freeman chats to the Olympic team's all important Chef de Mission, Rob Waddell. Audio

We continue our series on lifesavers, lifeguards Malcolm McClurg and Toni Cranko join us to talk about the beaches they patrol.  Audio