Auckland
How to prepare Auckland for 2 million people
Auckland is at a turning point and faces critical choices about its growth and how to pay for it, according to a new book by Owen Gill. But those choices will require bold thinking about how to raise… Audio
Auckland council submissions dominated by older Pakeha voices
Around three-quarters of the 26,000 submissions on Auckland's long-term 2050 plan were made by Pakeha, despite making up just half of the region's population. Video, Audio
Man pleads guilty over hostage incident at Manukau mall
A 30-year-old man, appeared in Manukau District Court this morning, facing kidnapping charges, and pleaded guilty.
Stolen gnome still not found
Early on Christmas morning a 2-metre tall bronze gnome, titled "Thinker" was targeted by thieves wearing high-vis vests and removed from his plinth outside the Gow Langsford Gallery. Three weeks later… Audio
Sandgren too strong for Norrie in ASB Classic final
American Tennys Sandgren has defeated Auckland-raised Cameron Norrie 6-4 6-2 in the ASB Classic final, ending a disappointing day for hometown heroes.
APO: Celebrate Christmas 2018
The Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra's 2018 Christmas concert features bass-baritone James Ioelu and the Graduate Choir New Zealand. They are conducted by Hamish McKeich. Audio
Why we moved to NZ after Trump was elected
More than 17,000 Americans registered to move to New Zealand when Donald Trump was elected as President, but how many actually followed through and moved here? We meet one family who moved their… Video, Audio
Hamilton to Auckland rail service likely to go ahead
NZTA is expected to approve a rail commuter service between Hamilton and Auckland, proposed by three Waikato councils. As Andrew McRae reports, there's already strong support for the service. Audio
Builder who underquoted work by $250,000 loses licence
Misi Sau Evile misquoted the price and how long work on a home would take. Its owners say he would leave the job for so long that nails rusted and the timber frame started turning black.
Motorists against 30km/h Auckland CBD limit
In the AA's biggest ever Auckland survey, 62 percent of motorists opposed a 30km/h speed limit in the city centre
Fire that destroyed Remuera home being treated as suspicious
Seven people escaped the blaze at the Remuera property after it was noticed about 3.30am on Wednesday.
Body found at Auckland property, police investigating
Forensic experts are investigating an unexplained death after police were called to a block of flats this morning.
Louisa Wall explains 'terf' comment
Labour MP Louisa Wall has suggested police could've worn another uniform - a ceremonial uniform - to the Auckland Pride Parade. Audio
CRL contractor 'intend to carry on trading' despite owner going into administration
The New Zealand arm of the firm which is contracted to help build City Rail Link is not in administration - but its Australian owner is. Audio
Weekend weather: More rain expected in parts of the country
MetService is predicting heavy rainfall in parts of the South Island, but just about everyone heading outside should have their umbrellas at the ready this weekend.
Making steamed pudding with Meghan Markle
Meghan Markle had a quick lesson in the art of making steamed pudding when she visited Te Papaioru Marae in Rotorua. Audio
Prince Harry and Meghan set for eventful day in Auckland
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex head to Auckland today after a jam-packed couple of days in the capital and a whirlwind trip to Abel Tasman National Park. Video
Auckland edge Canterbury in extra-time thriller
Auckland have edged Canterbury 40-33 in an extra-time thriller at Eden Park to win the national premiership rugby title for the first time since 2007.
Bold privately funded Auckland waterfront stadium proposal
A bold design for a National waterfront stadium in downtown Auckland has been unveiled by a private business consortium which says it will fund the complex project entirely. The proposed… Audio
Consortium reveals plans for Eden Park replacement
Plans for a 50,000-seat waterfront stadium in downtown Auckland that would replace Eden Park have been revealed. Video, Audio
