Stories by Mahvash Ikram

Nearly two years after the Auckland floods and Cyclone Gabrielle, repairs are still being made to Scenic Drive in the Waitākere Ranges. Audio

Ponsonby is one of Auckland's oldest neighbourhoods, and while its boutiques, cafes and restaurants have been struggling recently, there is still plenty of optimism

Taking break from full time work wasn't an option for a woman undergoing chemotherapy, while a young chef will take a sick day only for her children. Audio

Potential testing staff believe the NZ Transport Agency has not been upfront with them, an advocate says. Audio

对于个人来说，做好个人财务规划是摆脱债务、实现财务正循环的关键步骤，一些网红也在网上分享各自的经验。

Disorganised recruitment of driver testing officers by NZTA has left one driving instructor thousands of dollars out of pocket and another at a loose end, the instructors say. Audio

It takes a bit of courage, but is great for your bank account in the long run, those backing it say. Audio

New rules mean drivers are no longer eligible for free re-sits - but they're yet to make any difference to wait times, an instructor says. Audio

Other airlines are filling the void left by Air Vanuatu's liquidation, with 2025 looking "pretty positive" for the Pacific nation.

If using a keep cup for your daily coffee fix is your way of keeping the planet healthy, make sure to clean it regularly. Audio

The Auckland road is the quietest it has been in decades, with a lack of foot traffic and high rents putting off businesses. Audio

A West Auckland couple fear they will never be homeowners again after pouring their life savings into a house that has been deemed unliveable after the Auckland Anniversary floods. Audio

There was a time when Kiwi kids could not wait to fly the coop, but figures show times have changed. Audio

An elderly man waiting for a decision on his flood-affected home has been hospitalised three times since. Audio

More than half of those who registered their flood-damaged homes for Auckland Council's storm categorisation programme are yet to learn the fate of their properties.

主管部门表示，对于屡次违规丢垃圾的居民将予以三次警告，完全不听劝解的将没收可回收垃圾桶。

Dirty nappies, old shoes and electronics keep turning up in the recycling - and it's not on, Auckland's council says. Audio

丰田Aqua连续两年成为新西兰被盗率最高车型，虽然车主表示车的优点很多，但保费也比其他车型高出许多。

Some Kiwis are paying nearly $3000 a year to insure what three insurance companies say is the most stolen car in the country. Audio

Half of New Zealand adults do not have a will, research shows, and they're more than just what happens to you and your things when you die. Audio

Gayle Heath recycles discarded fabric in a studio at her Rotorua home and says her hands are always busy: "I can't just sit and do nothing." Audio

It's been nearly six months since every Auckland home got a green food waste bin, but some are putting it in the too hard basket. Audio

Left over school lunches are used by food banks and help feed families - and one woman who receives them says they might even curb crime. Audio

Aml has been living in New Zealand since January - it's the longest her family has stayed in one place in six months after she became one of nearly 2 million people who have been displaced across the… Audio

For many, the memory is hard to erase, but some say it has driven them to live a more meaningful life. Audio