Auckland Region
One dead after crash involving truck and cyclist in Auckland
A person has died after a crash involving a truck and a cyclist in the Auckland suburb of Parnell.
Police make eighth arrest following firearms incident at the Auckland Sofitel
Police have arrested another person - a 22-year-old Head Hunters gang member - in relation to a firearms incident at the Sofitel Hotel in central Auckland last month.
Tree Council says agreement reached to re-protect century-old pohutukawa
A century-old pohutukawa in Mt Eden appears to have been saved from any potential to be cut down, according to the Tree Council.
Recycling firm caught illegally dumping under scrutiny over stormwater
A metal recycling business under investigation for breaching its resource consent was last week caught illegally dumping. Now an Auckland councillor is calling for more compliance officers to be hired…
Te Huia train service: On track?
NZ Herald journalist and podcaster Frances Cook joins Jesse to review the Te Huia train service. Audio
Ports of Auckland troubles posing threat to contracts, businesses say
Business owners say commercial contracts are being put at risk by delayed goods, the result of an inability to get shipments into Ports of Auckland.
Throat cancer patient waited nearly a year for diagnosis
A man had a huge delay in being diagnosed with throat cancer in Auckland, having to wait months before being seen properly.
Partial shutdown considered at clinic desperate for vaccinators
An Auckland vaccination centre may have to cut the number of days it operates unless it gets more vaccinators.
Two arrests after police recover loaded assault rifle
A prohibited firearm has been recovered and two people arrested after an incident at an Auckland sports centre this morning.
Struggling retailer calls on government to adopt Australian initiative
A souvenir shop owner wants the government to learn from Australia and offer rental support to businesses struggling because of the pandemic.
A Breath of Fresh Air
Auckland firm Lanaco was formed nearly a decade ago to help lift the value of New Zealand wool. It makes filters which can be used in anything from face masks and air conditioning units to medical… Audio
A Breath of Fresh Air
Auckland firm Lanaco was formed nearly a decade ago to help lift the value of New Zealand wool. It makes filters which can be used in anything from face masks and air conditioning units to medical…
AudioCampaigners call for action against bottle shops that flout council regulations
An alcohol pressure group is calling for Auckland Council to take action against bottle stores in South Auckland that flout its bylaw with signs advertising liquor in the community.
Police issue warning about young Aucklanders sharing child exploitation video
Police say young Aucklanders are sharing a graphic child exploitation video and are warning that sharing it is an offence which carries up to 14 years' imprisonment
Auckland motorway lanes closed by downed power lines
A major Auckland motorway that was shut down after power lines fell on it has now fully reopened.
Synthetic cannabis use likely caused Auckland man's death - coroner
A coroner has found the death of a Tamaki Makaurau man was likely caused by using synthetic cannabis.
Battle continues over Manukau nightclub linked to shooting
A nightclub which was expected to close for good last year after being linked to a shooting is back in business after a change of name and ownership.
Seventh person arrested in relation to Sofitel gang shootout
A seventh person has been charged in relation to a shooting at the Sofitel Hotel in Auckland last month.
Auckland mayor accused of running 'boys' club' council
A decision on who should represent Auckland Council on the government's light rail project board has sparked debate about whether Mayor Phil Goff is doing enough to ensure gender equality in the…
Silent Disco Citywalk
I'm joined by Yana Kirakovskaya, the brains behind the Silent Disco Citywalk, an award-winning interactive community walk - with a themed playlist. Audio