Amy Williams
Art exhibition highlights art by homeless
An art exhibition by people who have experienced homelessness is on display at Auckland's City Mission and the artists say attending a class together has fostered friendships. Amy Williams reports. Audio
Former members of Two by Twos sect critical of group's transparency
Former members of a secretive sect known as the Two by Twos are criticising the religious group's lack of accountability and transparency with money, claiming the leaders receive gifts of cash and… Audio
Around the motu: Amy Williams in Auckland
Ali Williams and Anna Mowbray's controversial plans for a helipad go before a council panel this week as the council tries to tighten rules for helipads on Waiheke and Great Barrier islands. Audio
Ponsonby state house NZ's most valuable
The woman living in the country's most valuable state house says it should be sold, as Kāinga Ora plans to put hundreds of homes on the market. Amy Williams has the story. Audio
Opponents fear AI will disrupt benefit payments
Opponents of law change fear it will create a legal loophole allowing the use of artificial intelligence to cut benefits and impose sanctions on beneficiaries. But the Ministry of Social Development… Audio
Long-awaited family violence report never released
Current politicians have little knowledge of a long-awaited report that family violence experts say the Ministry of Justice buried and which shows children are at risk in the judicial system. Amy… Audio
Around the motu: Amy Williams in Auckland
Amy gives Kathryn the latest updates in Tamaki Makaurau including the mayoralty race and Wayne Brown's social media feed Audio
State houses damage in Akl floods to be made livable
Kainga Ora says four state houses that started to float in Auckland's devastating flooding two years ago will be made livable again because stormwater upgrades in the area will reduce the risk of… Audio
Experts claim Ministry of Justice buried report saying children at risk in judicial system
Family violence experts say the Ministry of Justice buried a report that says children are at risk in the judicial system and recommends sweeping changes. Amy Williams has the story. Audio
Around the motu: Amy Williams in Auckland
Amy updates us on the latest in Tamaki Makaurau including the upcoming announcement of the first candidate in the mayoralty race, controversy over puppy yoga, Auckland Capital Valuations have been… Audio
Has the Cook Islands made the right diplomatic move?
After facing pressure from New Zealand, the Pacific nation has dropped a proposal to create its own passports. The Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown was pushing for local passports as part of the… Audio
New government plan aims for $3 billion in mining exports by 2035
Three billion dollars - that's the amount the government said New Zealand could reap from mining sector exports by 2035 if its strategy pays off. The plan, annouced today by Resources Minister Shane… Audio
Support network for leavers of secretive sect formed
New Zealand leavers of a secretive sect the FBI is investigating for historical child sexual abuse have formed the first support network for former members in this country. Amy Williams filed this… Audio
Houses in Mangere still propped up with poles 2 years after Auckland Anniversary floods
Four state houses that started to float in the Auckland anniversary weekend flooding two years ago are still propped up with poles in Mangere, awaiting their future. Amy Williams has the story. Audio
More people in financial hardship declined govt food grants
More people in financial hardship have been declined government food grants this year and foodbanks warn this is putting even more pressure on their struggling services. Data released to RNZ under the… Audio
Some Auckland foodbanks may close due to funding cuts
Some of Auckland's largest foodbanks are warning they may need to close or significantly reduce food parcels after the government indicated it will not fund them next year. Amy Williams filed this… Audio
Wynyard Crossing Bridge fixed after 9 months
A footbridge linking Auckland's Viaduct to a once-humming restaurant district overlooking the harbour has finally been fixed, after nine months stuck in the upright position. The final tally's not in… Audio
Network outage at Auckland Airport delays 18 flights
Hundreds of frustrated passengers had to wait for hours on end, with queues snaking out the door, and many missing their flights. The tech issue has since been resolved, but it's got airlines… Audio
Around the motu: Amy Williams in Auckland
Amy discusses the latest events in Auckland including the ongoing storm recovery and what it means for homeowners Audio
Whangarei District Council rejects directive to fluoridate water
A fluoridation fracas is developing in Whangarei where councillors are at odds with a public health order that aims to improve the region's dental health. Amy Williams reports. Audio