Todd Niall

A new chapter in America's cup history opens in Auckland tonight, when Italy's challenger Luna Rossa launches its 72-foot catamaran. Audio

The Auckland Council is shutting its Maori representatives out of its rates debates. Audio

The Auckland Council has voted to exclude the Independent Maori Statutory board from having any say over next year's council budget. Audio

The annual budget debate begins at Auckland Council this morning with the mayor expected to propose a rise of about three and a half per cent. Audio

The incoming chair of Auckland's transport agency wants it to become more open, and with a better focus on customers. Audio

Maori water rights issue almost certain to go to court; Maori Party will back legal action against asset sales; Computer experts - govt systems could be completely compromised; Green Party says MSD… Audio

Auckland's round of the Australian V8 Supercar series has been confirmed for next April, and a major upgrade of the Pukekohe circuits is about to start. Audio

Auckland's one hundred million dollar public transport ticketing system has come through the first week of a major trial with few glitches. Audio

Ministry of Social Development investigating privacy breach, Privacy lawyer says MSD should have learned from ACC, Labour fails to produce smoking gun, Transport agency goes 24/7 to get Milford Road… Audio

A shakeup of public transport in Auckland is going to result in more frequent services but far fewer routes. Audio

There is uncertainty over the future of the special deal which provides over-65s living in Auckland with free public transport throughout the day. Audio

Auckland Council hopes the Government will change the law so it can fast-track a new set of rules for property development and planning in the region. Audio

Todd Niall explores whether Auckland is now on the right track to boost its economy. Audio

An ambitious plan is being launched today aiming to nearly double economic growth in Auckland. Audio

For the first time in a decade, Auckland is launching a big campaign to attract visitors from other parts of the country. Audio

It's just confirmed the troubled Snapper ticket system is being cut out of Auckland's new 100 million dollar ticketing system. Audio

A multi-million dollar question mark hangs over Auckland's new public transport ticketing system this morning. Audio

Snapper is about to be dumped from Auckland's one hundred million dollar public transport ticket project. Audio

Auckland's one hundred million dollar public transport ticket project could be about to take an expensive U-turn. Audio

The second phase of Auckland's rates reforms is rolling out this week, with the mailing out of the first monthly bills for water services. Audio