Amy Williams

Some people who have lost their jobs are being crippled by unexpected and exorbitant fees charged by their employment advocates.

These advocates use no-win, no-fee contracts, failing to state up… Audio

At one of the busiest hospitals in the country, there are three times more patients with the flu, compared to those with Covid.

Middlemore in Auckland isn't the only hospital under major strain, with… Audio

A well established Auckland barbershop has hung up its razors after struggling to get visas for overseas trained staff, despite the working holiday scheme re-opening.

Immigration says 1120 people… Audio

GPs and pharmacists administering vaccines are expecting a surge in bookings for children to get the free flu vaccine and say it will put pressure on their struggling workforce.

From Friday, children… Audio

An employment advocate who crusades for bullied workers is facing bankruptcy and the liquidation of his company after refusing to pay a long list of penalties for breaching client confidentiality… Audio

Dining out could cost a few extra bucks as the cost of living hits a sector on the rebound from a string of covid-related lockdowns.

In a survey just out, restaurateurs say they are worried customers… Audio

Rogue employment advocates are being called out by the Employment Relations Authority for giving people poor advice, sometimes leaving them with thousands of dollars in costs.

The sector is being… Audio

Auckland GPs say they're fatigued and overworked as an overflow of winter patients diverted from emergency departments knock on their doors.

Twenty-seven clinics opened for free appointments in east… Audio

Plans to charge for parking at Auckland Zoo and MOTAT is causing a flap, some might say an uproar, at a time when the cost of living just keeps rising.

Electronic parking meters will soon be… Audio

Auckland's being told to start a campaign to bring back workers, visitors and students back to the city.

A global expert in revitalising cities after the pandemic says Auckland needs to catch up.

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Born in Tamaki Makaurau in 1940, Joseph Parata Hohepa Hawke of Ngati Whatua ki Orakei, played a leading role in the occupation of Auckland's Bastion Point in the late 1970s. His niece, Precious Clark… Audio

The children's commissioner says a spike in young people behind the wheel in ram raids is driven by families living in a "total state of hopelessness".

Judge Frances Eivers says child welfare and… Audio

Auckland drivers could be paying to travel in the inner city at the peak times with the government expected to announce a congestion charge next week as part of its Emissions Reduction Plan.

RNZ… Audio

Ram raiders have struck again in Auckland, this time targeting shopping malls for high value goods.  Video, Audio

The father of the young man who died at Ports of Auckland yesterday was working there when the tragedy unfolded.

Tributes are pouring out for 26 year old Atiroa Tuaiti, who leaves behind his partner… Audio

A quarter of Auckland's character homes are marked to lose their heritage status when higher density rules come into force later this year. 

Auckland Council has released draft maps of the areas… Video, Audio

A sanctioned Russian oligarch's superyacht is reportedly refuelling in Fiji this week before returning to its home port and authorities here expect that's the closest any will come to New Zealand.

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The marine sector estimates it has lost 600 million dollars worth of superyacht maintenance work and associated spending during the pandemic.

The Marine Industry Association says that other countries… Audio

It's the end of an era for Auckland's Viaduct Harbour precinct, now that the next America's Cup regatta will take place in Barcelona.

Team New Zealand's chief executive Grant Dalton says the decision… Video, Audio