Auckland Region
Sofitel Auckland hotel shooting a gang conflict - police minister
Shots fired in an Auckland hotel this morning was a gang conflict between the Mongols and the Headhunters, Police Minister Poto Williams says.
Shooting at central Akl hotel - reports
Workers and guests at a central Auckland hotel have described a gunman opening fire in the lobby this morning. Witnesses say two shots were fired in the foyer of the Sofitel around 9 o'clock. Joe… Audio
Shooting at Auckland's Sofitel Hotel
RNZ Reporter Katie Todd is at the scene of an police operation in Downtown Auckland, following reports of gunshots at the Viaduct Harbour Sofitel Hotel this morning. Audio
Shooting at Auckland hotel
Details are emerging of a reported shooting at an Auckland hotel. The police say they were called to an address on Viaduct Harbour Avenue shortly after 9 o'clock this morning. They say there were no… Audio
Gannets shot dead at Muriwai bird colony, DOC and police investigating
An investigation has been launched after eight tākapu were shot dead at the colony at Muriwai Beach, on Auckland's west coast.
Battle to protect Waiheke's little blue penguins heats up
A long standing battle over a marina development on Waiheke island has taken another turn, with work stopped over concerns about the welfare of little blue penguins. Opponents of the 186 berth marina… Audio
New youth justice facility opens in South Auckland
Officials who opened a new Māori-based service youth justice facility in Auckland this morning did so with a promise: that it will have made a significant difference in a year.
Moving Auckland's Port: The potential environmental impacts
What sort of impact could moving Auckland's Port have on the environment? Law professor David Grinlinton speaks to Jesse about his concerns. Audio
MIQ worker in Auckland tests positive for Covid-19
A third worker at the Grand Millennium managed isolation facility has tested positive for Covid-19. They are a close contact of the case who was reported with the virus last week.
Dr Jani Wilson on Mātauranga Māori in Film and Media Studies
Dr Jani Wilson teaches her students how to pitch their film idea in one minute, just in case they meet a famous film producer in an elevator, she shares her story. Audio
One dead following Auckland car crash
One person has died following a serious car crash in Auckland last night.
Covid-19 vaccine rollout 'shambolic' - rest home boss
Based on his experience, a rest home owner doubts that the Ministry of Health has the expertise to handle the influenza and Covid-19 vaccine rollouts.
New Covid-19 vaccination clinic operating at 20 percent capacity
A new Covid-19 vaccination clinic in Ōtara could be vaccinating five times the number of people that are booked in. Audio
Pasifika Festival returns: 'We've been waiting for two years to get on this stage'
Pasifika performers are ready to get back on stage at the Pasifika Festival this weekend after it was cancelled for two years in a row.
Covid vaccine roll-out relief for South Seas Healthcare Trust
The Covid-19 vaccine roll-out is the light at the end of the tunnel for South Seas Healthcare Trust after a turbulent year impacted by the pandemic.
Rest home care at fault as missing resident never found - Coroner
The failure of rest home staff to check on an elderly woman the night she disappeared meant it took 12 hours to realise she was missing, the coroner says.
Call for scrutiny of Chinese workers' agents, 'lightning speed' visas
An investigation into 10 unlawful Chinese workers should also probe whether agents and corrupt officials helped them secure visas, an immigration lawyer says.
Pressure mounts on Ports of Auckland chief executive Tony Gibson to resign
Campaigners, unionists and a councillor have ramped up calls for Ports of Auckland boss Tony Gibson to resign, having delivered a letter saying so this morning.
Māori King hears evidence in High Court on overlapping treaty claims case
Māori King Kiingi Tuheitia, along with an entourage from his iwi Waikato Tainui, were in the High Court at Auckland today to listen to evidence being presented on an overlapping treaty claims case.
Worker injured at Auckland port two days after damning report on safety concerns
The stevedore landed on her tailbone and was taken to hospital with several injuries. Now, Maritime New Zealand is investigating. Audio
