Auckland
Auckland Uni strengthens its Pacific links in Manukau
The University of Auckland has leased new facilities for a stand alone presence in South Auckland. which is home to much of New Zealand's Polynesian population. Audio
Year of Auckland e-scooter injuries brings $1m health bill
E-scooter injuries in Auckland - involving riders ranging in age from 7 to 78 years old - have cost the health system more than $1 million in less than a year, new research shows.
Cyclists reaching speeds as fast as cars on Northwestern cycleway
Some cyclists are travelling as fast as cars on Auckland's Northwestern cycleway where a walking school bus had to be suspended.
Nepalese women reach for the sky
In Voices this week; we meet Nepalese women making a big difference in their community here and back in Nepal. Episode by Lynn Freeman. Audio
Botany candidacy race heats up: 'It's a free world'
National Party leader Simon Bridges says his MP Agnes Loheni let him know she'd be contesting the candidacy for Botany, adding it's a "free world".
AirNZ's new boss, Auckland's smart city ranking
Business commentator Rod Oram takes a close look at Greg Foran, the former Walmart exec who's about to take the reins at Air New Zealand. He'll also look at Auckland's 6th ranking on a list of 102… Audio
Randy Newman to tour NZ for the first time
Randy Newman has won almost everything there is to win over the course of his storied musical career, but has never toured New Zealand before. He'll add that to his list of accomplishments when he… Audio
Bitter in defeat: Auckland mayoral rival John Tamihere
After being defeated in the Auckland election race yesterday, John Tamihere failed to congratulate Phil Goff for being again voted in as the city's mayor. Mr Tamihere received about 71,000 votes to Mr… Audio
Auckland's Phil Goff sets himself some big priorities
After a campaign that involved dozens of debates, hundreds of speaking engagements often marked by bitterness and personal attack, Auckland's mayor Phil Goff has been returned with nearly double the… Audio
Calling Home: Ereti Mitchell in Scone, Scotland
Former East Coaster Ereti Mitchell is the 2019 UK New Zealander of the Year. She is Calling Home from Scone, Perthshire. Audio
Pitch Black discuss their new album and accompanying wine release
Pitch Black discuss their new album and accompanying wine release with Charlotte Ryan.
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Hundreds cast last minute votes in Auckland
Hundreds of young people have swamped pop-up ballot boxes in Auckland to cast last minute votes in local government elections, before voting closes at midday tomorrow.
Suspected measles case in Samoa connected to Auckland outbreak
Samoa's health officials are awaiting international confirmation after an adult tested positive in Samoa for measles, which is thought to have been transmitted from the Auckland outbreak. Audio
Albert street construction 'like a war zone' - local businesses
Businesses struggling with disruption caused by the building of Auckland's City Rail Link say they've have heard nothing from the Transport Minister, months after a hardship fund was first mooted.
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First-time food finalists
In this episode of Voices; we hear how a shared passion for culture and food has paid off for migrants Trang and Pritesh Kajaria, and Betsy Rivas - who have been selected among the finalists in this… Audio
Vegan mocked for asking about food options
Another story about vegans copping flack for their lifestyle. A woman asked an Auckland bar, HeadQuarters, if they had vegan food, only to receive a sarcastic rant back. Audio
Measles outbreak in Auckland NZ may have peaked
Auckland's Public Health Service says there are 1307 cases of measles in the region with South Auckland the worst affected area but the outbreak may have peaked. Audio
A travel writer's guide to the roads less travelled
Travel writer Mary Jane Walker says people should always travel to the places they tell you not to. She is the author of the 'Maverick Traveller' series of books. Audio
Tim Ross: Finding humour in architecture and design
He's best known for his work on TV and radio but Australian comedian Tim Ross has always had a passion for architecture and design. The self-proclaimed "designer nerd" is in the country for the… Audio
Ports of Auckland halts pay-out to council as profit falls
The pay-out halt comes as Ports of Auckland posted a net profit after tax of $53.9 million, down from $76.8m the year before.
