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Blind Bitter Happiness | Episode 2: Precious Things
Scarlett refuses to accept Denis' passing, placing her charmed objects on his bed in the hope he’ll live forever. Dr. P discovers his premonition was true when he sees Scarlett with Grandad Denis. Video
Blind Bitter Happiness | Episode 3: The Golden Child
Family and friends mourn Denis' passing. Dr. P realizes he doesn't feel anything. Patrick pitches his new business venture. Scarlett performs a protection ritual on Grandad, but Grandma undoes it. Video
Blind Bitter Happiness | Episode 4: The Wake
Jasper is rejected by Dithyaa, whom he catches kissing Cousin Paul. Scarlett shows Dr. P the company shares she found in Grandad's drawer, and Dr. P retrieves the Vietnam medals from her. Video
Auckland bus driver shortage is over says AT
Auckland Transport says their bus driver shortage is over.
At the peak of the shortage, Auckland was down 578 drivers on where it needed to be.
Now they've got three more drivers than the 2,306… Audio
'I'm just glad to have her home': Mum of missing toddler
The mother of a West Auckland toddler who went missing, prompting hundreds to go out searching for her, says reuniting with her daughter was an emotional time.
BEETHOVEN: Piano Concerto No 3 in C Minor Op 37
Performed by Paul Lewis (piano), New Zealand SO/Gemma New at the Auckland Town Hall, 13 August, 2022 Darryl Stack producer/engineer Audio
Red light on moves over land designation for Auckland light rail - for now
Auckland Light Rail is holding off asking for land to be set aside for the mass-transit service despite being ready to do so - and a transport advocate says the delay confirms the project's uncertain…
Innovation, sustainability, affordability: How Auckland stacks up internationally
Auckland has been found to be a more sustainable city than Copenhagen or Amsterdam but it is lagging well behind when it comes to innovation. Audio
UK company commissioned to deliver Auckland 'state of the city' report card
Sometimes it takes an outsider looking in, to give a full and fair critique - and a recently commissioned report by a UK firm on the state of Auckland, has given the city plenty to work on. The… Audio
Auckland harbour tunnels plan: Nothing but a 'pipe dream', mayor says
Auckland mayor Wayne Brown has come out swinging against the government's plans for a second harbour crossing, claiming it to be a "pipe dream". Audio
Second Auckland harbour crossing: 'Work with us', mayor tells govt
There's cynicism a planned second harbour crossing in Auckland will actually come to fruition on time. The Government has agreed to the most ambitious of the proposed Waitemata Harbour plans, and will… Audio
'It's a dreadful tragedy and it's not the first one' - Auckland councillor
Councillor Mike Lee says police need to increase their presence in the central city to prevent further crime, with the visibility of officers in the CBD currently "very, very low".
The Art of War | Episode 2: Aaron Tau
Aaron Tau. “Tauzemup.” XFCAustralia. The Combat Academy. Auckland. Bantamweight. 7-0-0. Ranked as the #5 pro men's bantamweight in Australia & New Zealand. Aaron fights to heal generational trauma. Video
The Art of War | Episode 3: Navajo Stirling
Navajo Stirling. City Kickboxing. Auckland. Light heavyweight. Two-time King of the Ring champion. 1-0-0 in pro MMA. Navajo has learnt to stand in the face of fear and tackle it head-on. Video
The Art of War | Episode 4: Kieran Joblin
Kieran Joblin. “Stonecutter.” City Kickboxing. Auckland. 23-13-0. Holds the Shuriken and World Kickboxing Federation Oceania Lightweight MMA belts. Kieran stands a little taller in his journey. Video
The Art of War | The Fighters (Episode Teasers)
Meet the Māori fighters of MMA: Janay Harding, Aaron Tau, Navajo Stirling, Kieran Joblin, Hakaraia Wilson, and Jay-Jay Wilson. Video
Auckland Philharmonia Opera in Concert: Die tote Stadt
The APO's Opera in Concert for 2023 is 'Die tote Stadt' by Erich Korngold - the story of a man paralysed by grief after the death of his wife and his transformational encounter with a theatre dancer… Audio
Mould takes hold amid wet weather
Mould removal companies are being kept busy in Auckland, handling double the number of calls this year, to treat mouldy houses.
Experts say the wet weather has provided ideal conditions for mould… Audio
St James Theatre: Cash from govt, threat from mayor
Auckland's dilapidated St James Theatre has been given a cash injection from the government - but the city's mayor says a matching Council payment won't be made unless construction is underway by next… Audio
Sinkhole opens up in central Auckland
A busy central Auckland road has been closed because of a large sinkhole.
College Hill is cordoned off between Scotland and Wood Streets and Auckland Transport says a detour is in place.
Three bus… Audio
