Auckland Region
The rocky road of light rail in Auckland
Bill McKay looks at the announcement of a new Light Rail Establishment Unit to investigate options for a new transit system and what it could mean for the city as a whole. Bill McKay is a Senior… Audio
Māori Philosophy - A Love Story
Māori Philosopher Dr Krushil Watene grew up in South Auckland, achieved her PhD in Scotland and is now part of global leadership network working towards a better planet and sustainable futures. Audio
Kidnap charge laid after man found in critical condition
A 27-year-old has been arrested after a serious assault in south Auckland that left a man fighting for his life.
Upgrades of main routes to Auckland Airport completed
Improvements to one of the main routes to and from Auckland Airport should mean quicker trips for travellers.
Live: Polyfest 2021 day four
Follow RNZ's blog as the fourth and final day of Polyfest gets underway in Manukau, with thousands of Auckland students showcasing the music, dance and language of many diverse cultures.
Auckland's Queen St facelift to begin
Work will start on the revamp of Auckland's Queen Street at the beginning of next month.
Dame Valerie Adams rolls up her sleeve for Covid-19 vaccine
Four-time world champion shot putter Dame Valerie Adams has received her first Covid-19 vaccine in Auckland this morning.
School and kindy put in lockdown during Whenuapai Air Base incident
A person has been arrested and the Defence Force bomb squad is arriving after a person was seen acting suspiciously around the Whenuapai Air Base in north-west Auckland.
Western Springs forest felling protesters arrested
Three people have been arrested for trespass during a protest in an urban Auckland forest.
Drive-through and mobile-clinic vaccinations pushed by doctors
Aucklanders may be able to get their Covid-19 vaccinations at a drive through - if the tricky logistics can be sorted.
Auckland smart water meter rollout aims for 80,000 in four years
Nearly 80,000 smart water meters will be rolled out across Auckland in the next four years as part of the city's efforts to cure its water woes.
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.
