Auckland
Govt's business partnership agenda 'helpful' - business leader
The Prime Minister spoke to business leaders in Auckland yesterday in a bid to convince them the coalition government has their back. Jacinda Ardern announced the new council of business leaders… Audio
SkyPath neighbours fear 'a truckload of corpses'
A proposed walking and cycling link across the Auckland Harbour bridge is being opposed by some nearby residents, who say there are serious safety concerns. Yesterday, the government announced it will… Audio
Hato Petera supporters' last effort to save school
Supporters of a Māori Catholic school in Auckland will make a last ditch effort to save it from closure after a meeting with the Minister of Education. Supporters tell Te Manu Korihi reporter Eden… Audio
Chinese tourist missing two months after Auckland disappearance
The police are still trying to find a Chinese tourist who disappeared from an Auckland suburb two months ago. Twenty-nine-year-old Biao Zhang was last seen on June the 21st at a Grey Lynn motel after… Audio
Young voices ignored in plans for Auckland's gentrification
Auckland's young people and ethnic minority groups fear they are being left out of the council's gentrification plans for their communities. The Council's Auckland Plan 2050 sets the direction for the… Audio
The temple in the heart of Auckland's Pacific Community
A Sikh Temple in the heart of Auckland's Pacific community. Feeding whanau and now, an emergency hub. Audio
Young diabetics missing insulin shots in bid to lose weight
A third of young people with Type One diabetes are purposely not taking insulin, or are at risk of avoiding insulin in order to lose weight. The figure comes after a study by diabetes and eating… Audio
First signings confirmed for NZ baseball franchise
New Zealand's Auckland-based professional baseball franchise has named its first two signings ahead of entry into the Australian Baseball League.
Youth unite to change negative perceptions of South Auckland
Hundreds of South Auckland youth are uniting in a movement to change negative perceptions about their community. Audio
Aucklanders fill up ahead of new fuel tax
Auckland motorists have been rushing to fill up ahead of the fuel tax that comes into effect on Sunday, when they'll pay an 11 and a half cent a litre regional fuel tax which will be used to improve… Audio
Fuel taxes 'will hurt Auckland economy' - trucker
An Auckland trucking operator says the government doesn't understand the industry and a fuel tax will hurt the city's economy. The government has confirmed a new tax of 3.5 cents a litre for the whole… Audio
Auckland fuel tax has no exemption for off-road vehicles
Aucklanders will be paying an extra 11.5 cents a litre to fuel up from Sunday. A law giving Auckland Council the power to impose the regional tax passed through its final stages at Parliament last… Audio
Early voting in Northcote reaches new high
Final results from the Northcote by-election are in and one clear voting trend has emerged, more and more people are voting early.
Denise Lee urges law change for council information access
National MP and former Auckland councillor Denise Lee wants a law change to give councillors better access to council information. Auckland councillors Cathy Casey and Efeso Collins have complained to… Audio
Engineer's call to prop up hall goes nowhere fast
Engineers called in by the Auckland Council have recommended the "immediate" strengthening of a dangerous church hall in Mt Eden.
$28b for Auckland's transport future - analysis
The government's $28 billion transport plan for Auckland is being described as transformational, lacking in ambition, and a copy of the previous government's plans. The ten-year Auckland Transport… Audio
Insight: Digging deeper - Will residents pay up to fix Auckland?
After years of being lured by the promise of low rates, Aucklanders are now being asked to fork out to finally fix the city's long-running and escalating problems. Todd Niall asks if residents are… Video, Audio
The night the lights went out in Auckland
Auckland, 1998. After a long, hot summer, the lights suddenly go out in the city. Audio
REVIEW: Anoushka Shankar live at Auckland Arts Festival
Anoushka Shankar took the audience on a powerful three-part journey through her latest album ‘Land Of Gold’ during her show at Auckland Arts Festival last night, and earned a standing ovation for her…
Further delay on Auckland America's Cup plans expected
There could be a further delay to decisions on how to build an America's Cup village in Auckland, increasing fears that a key milestone will be missed. The government's key minister David Parker will… Audio
