Auckland
Muslim Kiwi says hate crime legislation must change
In this episode of Voices, a Muslim Kiwi woman shares personal experiences of Islamaphobia and racist attacks and explains why she's advocating for hate crime laws to change. Audio
Sir Michael Morpurgo: War Horse on stage in New Zealand for the first time
Sir Michael Morpurgo's best known book, War Horse, comes to life on the stage for the first time in New Zealand this month. Audio
Phil Goff: ‘We have an obligation to act’
Auckland Mayor Phil Goff says the council has an obligation to act on climate change, and it would have been reckless and irresponsible to not declare a climate emergency. He told Lisa Owen the… Video, Audio
Costco plans on coming to NZ
The major American bulk retailer is aiming to open a store in North West Auckland, creating 350 jobs.
Two Bit Circus: Putting Big Top fun into science
Brent Bushnell runs a circus - but not the kind you might remember from your childhood. It's a Micro-Amusement Park, combining Virtual Reality, escape rooms and carnival games - with liberal amounts… Audio
What place should glass have in high-rise developments?
New York Mayor Bill de Blasio declared skyscrapers made of glass and steel "have no place in our city or our Earth anymore", arguing their energy inefficient design contributes to global warning. Audio
Driver dies after fleeing police and crashing car into tree
A driver who fled police in Auckland died when the car crashed into a tree.
Hannah Burgoyne - Heritage Tour of the Former 1YA Building
On Saturday 1 June, Auckland University's Gus Fisher Gallery will be hosting a special anniversary heritage tour of the Former 1YA Building on the anniversary of the first television broadcast in… Audio
Two dead after crashes in North Canty, Auckland
Two people have died after crashes in the Hurunui District in North Canterbury and in Pukekohe last night.
Lessons from the City of Angeles to the City of Sails
Los Angeles has long been associated with entertainment, but it has booming industries in the manufacturing, aerospace and tech sectors. If it were a country, LA county would be the 20th largest… Audio
Avocados selling for as much as $11 each
Aucklanders have drawn a line in the sand when it comes to the price of avocadoes - saying $12.50 is too much. But more than one green grocer is still charging $11. Audio
Making public transport more attractive
Auckland Transport is considering a number of ideas to boost public transport patronage, including free travel on weekends, cheaper ferry rides, and bigger students discounts. Audio
Calling Home: Tom Hopkins in Victoria, Australia
We're heading across the ditch to rural Victoria this week, where we're joined by Auckland-born and bred firefighter Tom 'Hop' Hopkins. Audio
Auckland Council quadruples e-scooter provider fees
As the number of e-scooters on Auckland's streets increases, the council is bringing in stricter reporting conditions for companies, as well as quadrupling fees. Video, Audio
Phil Goff doesn't want ratepayers to carry CRL cost burden
Auckland's mayor Phil Goff says officials are already working on ways to avoid raising rates to cover a $1 billion cost blowout on the City Rail Link Project. Audio
Marlon Williams in Auckland
Singer/songwriter Marlon Williams talks to Yadana Saw ahead of tonight's You Are Us (Aroha Nui) concert in Auckland. Audio
Variety of Pacific products on show in Auckland
Forty companies from 10 Pacific island countries will display and sell their wares at a one-day trade show at The Cloud on Auckland's waterfront on Saturday. Audio
Nine people have died today in three separate car crashes
Nine people have died today in three separate car crashes. Audio
Christoph El’ Truento goes back to his roots with new record
Christoph El' Truento is perhaps best known as the beat-making brains behind hip hop outfit @Peace, as well as lending his skills to the likes of Homebrew and Avantdale Bowling Club - to name a few. Audio
Aucklanders stand together with the Muslim community
In Auckland, hundreds of people huddled into a prayer room at Eden Park to pray and reflect on the last two weeks. In a sermon, Sheikh Muhamad Shaakir Ismail called on New Zealanders from all cultures… Audio