Summer Report for Thursday 15 January 2009

9:45 AM.Time now for some stand up comedy recorded at the Classic Comedy and Bar on Auckland's Queen Street. Audio

9:36 AM.Little Pictures are Mark Turner and Johanna Freeman, a couple of kids playing synth pop tunes together. Audio

9:23 AM.We venture back to the frozen continent, with Canterbury University post-graduate journalism student, Naomi Arnold. Audio

9:15 AM.Its been the mainstay of summer attractions for New Plymouth residents since the 1950s. Audio

9:10 AM.A visiting climate change expert says coral and marine life will be threatened by acidic seas. Audio

8:45 AM.AUT Journalism student Jane Kingan's documentary, A Night in the Cells. Audio

8:35 AM.Described as one of those must-do trips, a visit to Farewell Spit in Golden Bay at the top of the South Island. Audio

8:30 AM.New Zealand Car Rental Specialists was yesterday condemned in the media on both sides of the Tasman. Audio

8:24 AM.It's unclear whether spending on roading will include Transmission Gully, a billion dollar highway out of Wellington. Audio

8:18 AM.There's speculation the Auckland region will be governed by a single super city council from as early as next year. Audio

8:14 AM.Prime Minister John Key will meet with key ministers to discuss what the Government can do to revive the economy. Audio

8:10 AM.Six days on, flooding in Fiji is not letting up as tropical storms continues to hammer the island nation. Audio

7:54 AM.We catch up with one of the newest members of the cast Katherine Kelly, who we'd all know better as Becky Grainger. Audio

7:46 AM.Flip-flops, jandals, crocs or Roman sandals. When it comes to summer footwear, there's certainly plenty of choice. Audio

7:41 AM.Authorities in France have confirmed that four of the New Zealanders killed are among those bodies recovered. Audio

7:36 AM.A sports update with Simon Bird. Audio

7:26 AM.The prospect of a Māori flag on Auckland's Harbour bridge on Waitangi Day has ignited debate about which one to use. Audio

7:21 AM.The conflict in Gaza is showing no signs of slowing, with Israeli troops edging closer to the heart of Gaza City. Audio

7:13 AM.Relief efforts are moving slowly in Fiji where heavy rain continues to hamper aid workers. Audio

7:10 AM.On the table for discussion, the branding of the forthcoming Budget, liquidity issues affecting the economy. Audio