Katie Todd
Police confirm homicide in Mt Roskill
Police have launched a homicide investigation after confirming a man was shot and killed at an address in Mt Roskill.
At around 9.30pm on Thursday, Police were notified of an incident at an address… Audio
Late night serious incident in Mount Roskill, Auckland
There has been a serious incident in the Auckland suburb of Mount Roskill.
Reporter Katie Todd was at the scene on Glass Road. Audio
Covid-19: Overwhelming demand for rapid antigen tests
Pharmacies have been swamped with demand for rapid antigen Covid-19 tests, by Aucklanders wanting to leave the city without a vaccine pass.
Despite the Ministry of Health dispatching 250,000 testing… Audio
Covid-19: Traffic light changes in time for New Year's
People planning New Years celebrations in Auckland are hailing the city's next step towards freedom, just in time to bid goodbye - or maybe good riddance - to 2021.
The city will be joining the rest… Audio
Matthew Hunt killer sentenced to life in prison
The man who murdered police officer Matthew Hunt and tried to kill his colleague has been jailed for life - with a minimum non parole period of 27 years.
Eli Epiha shot at the two officers in a West… Audio
Man who fatally shot police officer to be sentenced today
The man who murdered police constable Matthew Hunt is due to be sentenced in the High Court in Auckland this morning.
Eli Epiha opened fire with a semi-automatic on two officers on duty in a West… Audio
Northland border control plan prompts criticism
Tai Tokerau Border Control says it will work hard to keep traffic moving at two Northland checkpoints this summer but one local mayor and the police union say they won't work and are a waste of… Audio
New Zealanders take holidays overseas against advice
A small number of New Zealanders are still taking overseas holidays, returning via managed isolation
That's despite the demise of the Australian and the Cook Islands travel bubbles and continued… Audio
Covid-19: Aucklanders across the city wake up out of lockdown
As you heard there, Aucklanders are out of lockdown, more than 100 days since Delta was detected in the region.
Cafes are open, the lines at fast food joints are long, and perhaps, there are some… Audio
Covid-19: Aucklanders across the city wake up out of lockdown
As you heard there, Aucklanders are out of lockdown, more than 100 days since Delta was detected in the region.
Cafes are open, the lines at fast food joints are long, and perhaps, there are some… Audio
Covid-19: Auckland CBD out of lockdown
With the introduction of the traffic light system, after what must have seemed forever Aucklanders are now free to go to the gym or eat in at cafes.
The city is now waking up to its red light status.
…New MIQ room numbers trimmed as Omicron Covid looms
Some wannabe returnees have been left out in the cold, after Omicron prompted a last minute change to the number of MIQ rooms released today.
Officials say they are taking precautions so there's… Audio
Covid-19: Huge increase in violent MIQ incidents
This year has seen a huge increase in violence and disorder in MIQ hotels.
Since January the police have had 259 calls for help from guests and staff but laid just four charges.
In 2020, over a… Audio
Retirement requires $800k savings, new report suggests
If you're planning on retiring with a little cash to spare to enjoy the finer things in life, a new report suggests you'll need a fat savings account.
Massey University researchers say the average… Audio
Scarce details for returnees on MIQ hotel exodus
A mass departure from MIQ hotels starts on Sunday, as new rules for international arrivals shorten the stay to seven days followed by a three day isolation at home.
MIQ officials say each person will… Audio
Covid-19: Health staff told not to walk alone through MIQs
Health staff at MIQ hotels have been told they should not walk alone through the hotels because of an increased risk of violence.
The situation is so bad that the workers are now getting security… Audio
Health system struggling with Covid home isolation cases
An Aucklander with Covid-19 has confined herself to a caravan in her backyard, and says she feels abandoned by health authorities.
About 2,000 people with the virus are isolating at home and those… Audio
Tourism operators fear collapse if Aucklanders cannot travel
As debate surrounds how the Auckland border operates this summer - tourism operators that rely on them fear a death knell will sound if restrictions aren't lifted in time.
At the moment free travel… Audio
Fears some may be sharing apartment buildings with Covid cases
It's feared people might unwittingly be sharing apartment buildings with isolating Covid-19 cases.
Building managers are asking for better communication from health authorities, so they can keep… Audio
Covid-19: Senior students back at school in Auckland
Senior school is back.
RNZ reporter Katie Todd spoke to Susie Ferguson from outside Mount Roskill Grammar School. Audio