Rowan Quinn
Car Importers worried about extra cost to ship to Northland if Port goes ahead
Car importers say cars could cost hundreds of dollars more if they're brought into the country via Northland instead of Auckland. The government is considering a report that's recommended moving Ports… Audio
Best of First Up for 12 November 2019
On the podcast today we see what is trending on TradeMe for Christmas, we get an update from the Grace Millaine trial, and we check in with the all night party of astronomers who waited up for the… Audio
Witness gives emotional and explicit evidence in Grace Millaine trial
A witness in the Grace Millane trial has cried as she realised she would need to give more evidence today. A 27-year-old man is accused of murdering Ms Millane during a tinder date almost a year ago… Audio
Auckland cyclists travelling as fast as cars near walking bus
Some cyclists are travelling as fast as cars on the Auckland cycleway where a walking school bus had to be suspended. Auckland Transport has spent two months measuring speeds on the Northwestern… Audio
Auckland's Phil Goff "energised" after rough campaign
Auckland's returning mayor Phil Goff says he is energised after a campaign that was "pretty rough" at times and wants to finish what he started in his first term. He was asked by reporters if he had a… Audio
Some hospitals only treating 'urgent' gynaecological conditions
A clearer picture of shortfalls in women's health care is emerging, with more hospitals admitting they won't treat gynaecological conditions unless they are considered urgent. Women in Counties… Audio
Pike River families get closer to loved men but feel empty
It's been almost 10 years since families lost their loved ones at the tragic Pike River mine disaster and yesterday, as they stood closer than they've ever been before to where the victims died, they… Audio
Historic day for Pike families
Today was the beginning of another very long journey for the families of the 29 men killed in the pike river mining disaster nine years ago. At 9am this morning the families began to enter right to… Audio
Families return to Pike River Mine
The Families of the men killed in the Pike River mining disaster will go back into the mine this morning. It was nine years ago when 29 men were killed when the mine exploded. Today the families will… Audio
Two unborn babies die after mothers catch measles
Two Auckland women have lost their unborn babies after contracting measles.
Auckland health authorities been giving details of the complications suffered in the outbreak.
More than 1300 people have… Video, Audio
Closure of Fonterra's Kapiti site an economic boost for Eltham
South Taranaki's mayor is welcoming the economic boost 35 new jobs at Fonterra's Eltham site will provide - but feels for those affected by the closure of their Kapiti site. Yesterday, the dairy giant… Audio
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
Why women's health issues are way down the list
Tens of thousands of girls and women have to put up with chronic pain for years - because their issues are played down or deemed non-urgent. Audio
Why women's health issues are way down the list
Tens of thousands of girls and women have to put up with chronic pain for years - because their issues are played down or deemed non-urgent.
AudioEarly childcare centres want inclusion in free lunch prog ramme
There are calls for the government to consider including early childcare centres in its roll out of free school lunches. The Prime Minister's announced students from 30 primary and intermediate… Audio
John Palino has withdrawn from the Auckland mayoral race
Wildcard Auckland mayoral candidate John Palino pulls out of the race, throwing his weight behind John Tamihere instead. Auckland correspondent Rowan Quinn explains why. Audio
Auckland Council's $2m court cases against itself
The legal bills are $1.9 million and counting as Auckland Council effectively fights itself in two court cases.
The council's development company Panuku has been taking the council to the Environment… Audio
All welcome at Ian Jones’ Friday night dinners
People from all walks of life come together on a Friday night for dinner and desert served up by former All Black Ian Jones and his wife, Janine Graham-Jones. Video, Audio
Former Black Caps Rod Latham on son Tom making to final of CWC
He made it to the World Cup semis himself back in 1992 but former New Zealand cricketer Rod Latham will be hoping his son, Black Cap Tom Latham goes all the way in Sunday's final at Lords. Rod has… Audio
Kiri Allen only woman in Inter-Parliamentary Cricket World Cup
Staying with cricket where the World Cup isn't the only game in town A team of New Zealand MPs have travelled to London on a self-funded trip for the Inter-Parliamentary Cricket World Cup. MP Kiri… Audio
