Auckland

Psychologist and media commentator Dr Sarb Johal on identity and ambition. Produced by Charlie Bleakley. Audio

The government is looking at making vaccination a requirement to cross regional boundaries for all but some travel.

Two unvaccinated people in Christchurch have test positive for Covid-19 - one was… Audio

Comedian and social media superstar Joe Daymond talks about being overseas, being a professional comedian and being "The One". Produced by Charlie Bleakley. Video, Audio

On Tuesday the House debated a new plan to enable denser housing. Most MPs were chuffed and chummy on the idea, others saw light between their houses. Audio

He Kakano Ahau host and producer Kahu Kutia explores what justice meant for iwi Māori before colonisation and explores the current system with kaikōrero Emmy Rakete and Awatea Mita. Audio

There's been more support announced for Auckland businesses today, some of which are feeling the full effects of the drawn out lockdown.

The resurgence support payment has been doubled and the wage… Video, Audio

Secondary principals in South Auckland say the government's plans for reopening schools will be too late for many of their students. Students in years 11, 12 and 13 will be allowed back to school in… Audio

Auckland is being told it's not vaccinated enough to relax restrictions but there are calls to reward the vaccinated with small freedoms.

Eighty-nine percent of eligible people in the city have now… Audio

Where to from here for Auckland?

The government has held up a 90 percent vaccination rate as the key milestone to ease restrictions.

Now in Auckland 89 percent of eligible people have had at least… Audio

Presenter Kahu Kutia explores the issue of suicide with Auckland based rapper and dad Ranuimarz, PhD student Rikki Solomon her sister Emma Kutia. Audio

Some Auckland schools are battling virtual truancy and more than 50 percent of students dropping off the radar as they head back into online classes on Monday.

For hundreds of thousands of students… Video, Audio

Along with 71 new cases in Auckland today, there are four new locations of interest in the suburb of Manurewa.

As the Covid situation worsens, south Auckland schools are looking to boost vaccination… Video, Audio

"Sobering but not unexpected." That is how health officials are describing today's 71 new Covid-19 community cases.

But there is a warning those numbers will get worse. A big part of the problem is… Audio

An Auckland restaurateur is calling for special provisions to be made to the Sale of Liquor Act like they were for the Rugby World Cup in 2011, to accommodate more outdoor diners and give the CBD a… Video, Audio

Auckland businesses are crying out for help to survive, nine weeks into lockdown.

While they are able to cash in the wage subsidy and the business support payments, they're also having to raid… Video, Audio