Auckland Region
Ōtara violence: 'What are you doing to keep our families safe?'
The Ōtara community is calling for a crackdown on crime after more than a dozen fatal shootings in the wider area in the past year.
One dead after fire above Pukekohe truck rental shop
A man has died after he was severely burned in a fire that broke out above a truck rental shop in south Auckland this morning.
Prose & poetry on a plate
In this episode of Voices; we meet a group of writers sharing food culture and personal stories in their local neighbourhood. Audio
Prose & poetry on a plate
In this episode of Voices; we meet a group of writers sharing food culture and personal stories in their local neighbourhood.
AudioProtesters to march across harbour bridge in support of SkyPath
The SkyPath Trust has confirmed its plans for a march across the Auckland Harbour Bridge next Sunday.
Police investigate racist online forum post
Police are investigating a racist post in an online forum used by University of Auckland students, which contains allusions to violence against Asians.
Two arrests after trailer theft ring busted in Auckland
Two men have been arrested after an investigation into the theft of about 40 trailers in Auckland.
Woman charged with murder over Mt Eden death
An 18-year-old woman has been charged with the murder of a man found dead in Mt Eden today.
Unprecedented number of kākāpō becoming fatally ill
Endangered kākāpō are becoming ill with a rampant fungal pneumonia called aspergillosis, which is extremely difficult to identify in the birds.
$60m public transport project for South Auckland
The Puhinui Rail Station will be given a facelift and the mayor says it will help "create a 21st century public transport system", with the aim of congestion-free travel to the airport.
Auckland film industry: 'probably the busiest we've ever been'
Filming permit applications are set to reach an all-time high and studio space is booked out for movies and shows for streaming services like Netflix and Hulu - as well as local programmes. Video
Carmel Sepuloni raises Compass tenants' concerns with Housing Minister
Social Development Minister Carmel Sepuloni says she's already spoken to Housing Minister Phil Twyford about complaints about Compass, and recent concerns raised on Checkpoint are not the first she's… Video, Audio
Social housing complex tenants feel bullied by operator
Residents who raised serious safety concerns about a South Auckland complex believe the social housing operators are now trying to silence them. They met with Social Development Minister Carmel… Video, Audio
Two patients die in Auckland mental health unit within one week
Two patients are suspected to have committed suicide in the space of five days at a Waitemata District Health Board mental health unit in Auckland. Dr Kevin Cleary says the DHB has already introduced… Video, Audio
Railway workers suspended over pay dispute
The union representing about 30 railway workers suspended during a pay dispute with their employer says they're disappointed that no agreement has been reached yet.
South Auckland Happenings
We're joined once again by photogropher Raymond Sagapolutele with the latest from South Auckland. Amongst other things, Raymond will be talking Allergies, Andy Leleisi'oao and a new gallery in… Audio
Family left homeless by fire days after their nana's funeral
The Milovale family from South Auckland lost their house and belongings, but community charity has shown them the good in people's hearts.
Family of 10 left with nothing after fire guts their home
An Auckland family left homeless by a fire just a few days after their grandmother's funeral have been overwhelmed by people's generosity. Ray and Reta Milovale moved into the Papatoetoe house on… Video, Audio
Bring back Banksie
The former mayor of Auckland John Banks says the super city has been a great disappointment. He's not ruling out having another tilt at the job in the next local body elections. Audio
Man who died after falling from van on Auckland motorway named
The man who died after falling from a moving vehicle on the southern motorway in Auckland a week ago has been named by police.
