Auckland
E-scooters - blot on the landscape, or the future of transport?
E-scooters have hit New Zealand's cities with a bang - often literally. Are they good news or bad news? And are they here to stay? Audio
Airlines turning a blind eye to carry-on luggage rule breakers
Aviation commentator Irene King joins the show to discuss carry-on baggage protocols and how the process of getting on and off planes can be sped up. Audio
Supercars stars avoid bans for comments
Supercar driver Jamie Whincup has escaped a ban for comments aimed at race officials following Sunday's controversial race in Auckland.
Developer charging extra for basics faces possible jail time
The directors of an Auckland development company could face jail time after charging affordable home buyers extras for driveways and fences - making their homes no longer affordable.
The Auckland… Video, Audio
Chinese bridges to Kiwi life
In this episode of Voices; we look at how tough it can be to navigate two cultural spaces together in Aotearoa through the eyes of a Chinese mother and son. Produced by Sara Vui-Talitu. Audio
Piha local: 'We feel disenfranchised'
Like other outlying parts of the Auckland region, Piha locals are feeling increasingly disconnected from the people calling the shots for their community in Auckland Town Hall.
Inmates, prison staff member confirmed with measles
Corrections says there have been three people struck with measles in Auckland prisons. Meanwhile in Christchurch, an infant has been confirmed to have the disease.
Girl 'too scared' to run from her alleged murderers, court hears
A court has heard an Auckland teenager was "too scared" to run from a house the Crown says she was beaten, tortured and murdered in.
Measles: Two different vaccine brands causing issues for GPs
An Auckland clinical director says several issues are confronting GPs, including the fact there are two different brands of the measles, or MMR, vaccine.
The Poly-cycling octopus
In this episode of Voices; we meet two eco-warriors from the Pacific region intent on spreading the zero waste message to communities and the next generation. Produced by Sara Vui-Talitu. Audio
Measles outbreak: Doctors call for national vaccine programme
Top doctors in Waikato and Northland are calling for a national immunisation programme against measles urgently.
South Auckland hospital building assessed as quake prone
Counties Manukau District Health Board is looking into how to strengthen the Esme Green building at Middlemore Hospital to above the quake-prone threshold.
The fight to end exploitation
In this episode of Voices; we hear from two people who really hope the outcome of the government's temporary migrant worker exploitation review will see loopholes tightened and better protection for… Audio
Phillip Duncan: 'Polar blast threat not unusual'
Weatherwatch analyst Phillip Duncan says people shouldn't read too much into reports of a rare stratospheric warming over Antarctica causing havoc with New Zealand weather over the coming days. Audio
Rail crossing death: Teen wearing headphones didn't hear train
An Auckland teenager struck by a train and killed was listening to music on his headphones as he went for a run, a coroner has found.
Health experts concerned as measles spreads from Auckland
Public health experts say they're concerned Auckland's measles outbreak will soon become a nationwide problem.
The Ministry of Health is trying to contain an escalating number of cases in the city… Audio
Measles spreads in Auckland, travellers and students warned
Anyone travelling to Auckland is being told they must be immunised against measles, as the country deals with its worst epidemic of the highly contagious disease in 22 years.
There are at least 849… Video, Audio
Tai Tokerau rocked by death of Pita Paraone
Te Ao Māori is in mourning for one of its unsung heroes. The Ngāti Hine elder, Pita Paraone, died early on Monday morning in Auckland Hospital.
The 73-year-old served for many years as a public… Video, Audio
Should NZ's retirement age go up to 67?
Grey Power is branding the National Party's promise to raise the pension age to 67 if elected into Government as ridiculous.
It's something that former Prime Minister and National Leader John Key… Video, Audio
Auckland needs to live within its means - Tamihere
Auckland mayoral rival John Tamihere is pitching himself as a low-cost candidate but the incumbent Phil Goff says Mr Tamihere lacks a basic understanding of finances. Audio
