Auckland
Lime e-scooters back on Auckland & Dunedin streets
Controversial Lime e-scooters are back almost two weeks since they were removed from the streets of Auckland and Dunedin after Auckland Council suspended the company's licence. Audio
Fears apprenticeship changes could leave industry in turmoil
The building and construction industry says it's concerned that changes to how apprenticeships are run could leave the industry in turmoil. Audio
Queens Wharf cruise ship proposal approaches critical stage
The independent hearing into a proposed extension to Auckland's Queens Wharf, to allow huge cruise ships to berth has heard a chorus of objections from multiple community groups. The development arm… Audio, Gallery
Phil Goff to run for a second term as Auckland mayor
Phil Goff throws his hat back in the ring for a second term as mayor.
Seaplane plunges into Auckland harbour
A pilot has managed to escape uninjured - if a little soggy - after his seaplane plunged into Auckland's Waitemata Harbour this morning. Video, Audio
Auckland Council calls for fireworks sale ban
Auckland Council is calling on the government to ban the sale of fireworks - a move it says will save lives. Audio
Lime e-scooters remain off Auckland streets, for now
It'll be at least another day before a decision is made on whether Lime scooters can return to Auckland's streets. The e-scooters have been absent from the city since Auckland Council suspended its… Audio
Auckland Council found out about Lime defects through media
Auckland Mayor Phil Goff says Lime should have told the council as soon as it knew there was a brake fault with its e-scooters. But it didn't - it was media reports that first alerted the council to… Video, Audio
Kevin Campbell: 30th anniversary of Flight 811 disaster
It's been 30 years since United Airlines flight 811's cargo door failed blew off the aircraft mid-air killing New Zealander Lee Campbell. His father Kevin speaks to Jim about Lee and their work to… Audio
Auckland cemeteries are running out of room
Auckland's biggest cemetery, Waikumete, has just four years of burial plot sales left before it's full. Auckland Council's Environment Committee Chair Penny Hulse explains what plans the council has… Audio
How to prepare Auckland for 2 million people
Auckland is at a turning point and faces critical choices about its growth and how to pay for it, according to a new book by Owen Gill. But those choices will require bold thinking about how to raise… Audio
Auckland council submissions dominated by older Pakeha voices
Around three-quarters of the 26,000 submissions on Auckland's long-term 2050 plan were made by Pakeha, despite making up just half of the region's population. Video, Audio
Man pleads guilty over hostage incident at Manukau mall
A 30-year-old man, appeared in Manukau District Court this morning, facing kidnapping charges, and pleaded guilty.
Stolen gnome still not found
Early on Christmas morning a 2-metre tall bronze gnome, titled "Thinker" was targeted by thieves wearing high-vis vests and removed from his plinth outside the Gow Langsford Gallery. Three weeks later… Audio
Sandgren too strong for Norrie in ASB Classic final
American Tennys Sandgren has defeated Auckland-raised Cameron Norrie 6-4 6-2 in the ASB Classic final, ending a disappointing day for hometown heroes.
APO: Celebrate Christmas 2018
The Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra's 2018 Christmas concert features bass-baritone James Ioelu and the Graduate Choir New Zealand. They are conducted by Hamish McKeich. Audio
Why we moved to NZ after Trump was elected
More than 17,000 Americans registered to move to New Zealand when Donald Trump was elected as President, but how many actually followed through and moved here? We meet one family who moved their… Video, Audio
Hamilton to Auckland rail service likely to go ahead
NZTA is expected to approve a rail commuter service between Hamilton and Auckland, proposed by three Waikato councils. As Andrew McRae reports, there's already strong support for the service. Audio
Builder who underquoted work by $250,000 loses licence
Misi Sau Evile misquoted the price and how long work on a home would take. Its owners say he would leave the job for so long that nails rusted and the timber frame started turning black.
Motorists against 30km/h Auckland CBD limit
In the AA's biggest ever Auckland survey, 62 percent of motorists opposed a 30km/h speed limit in the city centre
