Auckland
A weekend of Jazz in Aotea Square
Dave 'DJ Hudge' Hudgins is the organiser of Something Else - a two-day jazz festival happening at Aotea Square this coming weekend as part of Auckland Live. Audio
Off leash - dog trainer Flip Calkoen
Auckland Council has been accused of overreacting after proposing dog rule changes. Dog trainer Flip Calkoen talks about whether the balance is right. Audio
Auckland dog walkers: new rules misguided
The dog walking business in Auckland has boomed, in particular pack walking that can involve groups of as many as 15 dogs being walked at once. Audio
Senior Indian diplomat wants Auckland consulate to be fully functional by May
Temporary venue is currently unable to provide assistance on issues relating to visas and overseas citizens of India.
Man's stabbing on North Shore not a random attack, police say
Police hope to speak to the victim shortly as they also launch a canvas of the area where the incident occurred.
Breathing life into Queen Street, with lessons from London
Main streets across New Zealand are run-down and struggling, but we can look to Oxford Street for inspiration. Audio
This man thinks he's found Auckland AFC's theme song
After a late goal in yesterday's match away to Western Sydney, Auckland FC are sitting atop the A-league table once more. But being a brand-new team, the club's culture is still developing. And unlike… Audio
Maunga authority considering closing volcanoes on holidays
Auckland's maunga authority wants more protections for mountains to prevent what its calling 'unlawful and criminal' fires. Tupuna Maunga Authority Chair Paul Majurey spoke to Alexa Cook. Audio
Auckland dog-walkers split on proposed limit
Auckland dog-walkers are split on a plan to limit the number of dogs they can walk at once. Felix Walton has more. Audio
Australia claim victory in Auckland SailGP
SailGP has wrapped up its inaugural event in Auckland, with windy conditions providing for some chaotic racing. Former Team New Zealand member and Professor of Sport and Recreation at the Auckland… Audio
Research reveals urban heat island effect in central Auckland
New research has revealed a potentially dangerous 'urban heat island ' effect in central Auckland. In Depth reporter Kate Newton has more. Audio
Auckland commuters frustrated over rail closure
Aucklanders returning to work are facing much longer commuting times, thanks to a month-long rail shutdown which started on Boxing Day. Reporter Lucy Xia has more. Audio
Auckland's rail network remains closed
Many Aucklanders will be returning to work on Monday, but they won't be able to use train services until later this month. Auckland Transport's Director of Public Transport Stacey Van Der Putten spoke… Audio
Who's responsible for Christmas decorations?
Nothing says Christmas more like a giant tree in the middle of town - but who puts it there in the first place? Audio
The Unofficial Recap to NYE Celebrations in Aotearoa
In the first of our mini documentaries: New Zealand was one of the first to welcome in the New Year, but how did our major city centres fare in welcoming in 2025? Audio
Be Kind to All Kinds
Gaby Bailey spends her days surrounded by exotic animals. She's battling her own finances to give them better lives. So what makes her do it? Audio
Running Fever
Running is currently trending, especially among young people. But why? Audio
Dancing Like a Stripper
Strippers have been the butt of many jokes. “If this doesn’t work out I’ll just become a stripper”
Is it true that stripping is only ever a backup plan? And how easy is it really?
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Asian dessert stores snowball, offering sweet treats amid downturn
An increasing number of Asian style dessert parlours and bakeries have opened in Auckland in the past year.
NZ Live: Racing
They are a four-piece based in Tamaki Makaurau, and they're currently building up to the release of their third studio album. They've just wrapped up an eight-stop tour around the country, which came… Audio
