Auckland

Auckland's downtown promotion agency Heart of the City may take legal action against its sacked chief executive Alex Swney, who is facing tax evasion charges. Audio

The Auckland downtown promotion agency, Heart of the City, says it can't foot the 180 thousand dollar cost of putting the Santa up on the Whitcoulls building. Audio

Auckland has inched past Wellington to become the city with the most train trips taken each year. Wellington's Manager of Rail Operations, Angus Gabara and the Chief Operating Officer of Auckland… Audio

Auckland's fast-rising use of trains has now hit 12 million trips a year, inching past Wellington's 11.9 million trips for the year to September. Audio

The father of a dead toddler who he relentlessly searched for, over seven years, claims the police were told about the dissapperance many years before they say they knew. Audio

There are fears thousands of Auckland families will be left in the cold and at risk of poor health if they're not given financial help to update their heating. Audio

A teenager has pleaded guilty to attacking a woman during an attempted bag snatch on Auckland's North Shore last month. Audio

Peter reviews last night's Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra performance, featuring violin virtuoso Ning Feng. Audio

The country's first large-scale Urban Development Agency could be set up in Auckland to lead a multi-billion dollar revamp of suburban centres. Audio

Police investigating a cold case murder have charged a man with raping a woman in hospital after she gave birth. Audio

An insurance broker has been jailed for four and a half years for using millions of dollars of clients' money to prop up his company, as well as bribing a DIY store manager. Audio

Auckland's electricity outage sparks strange responses; journalists and authors striving to keep their sources secret; new Australian anti-terror law worries the media; no such thing as a free lunch?

Any professional has to have not only the right tools for the job, but also the right space from which to work and be productive. Audio

How many Kiwis can say they've appeared on Oprah and Iron Chef America or redesigned meals for American school kids with basketball legend Shaquille O'Neal or made meals for the President of the… Audio

Some shop owners near a west Auckland dairy where Arun Kumar was stabbed to death this morning say it's a dangerous place and the police don't do enough. Audio

Hawaii joined 11 other Pacific Island nations for the first time at this year’s festival.
Grammy nominee Keola Beamer and his wife Moanalani are known for their contemporary take on traditional… Audio

One of the oldest displays at Auckland museum is having a makeover so bring it in line with current scientific thinking. Audio

Steve Wilde wraps up his preview of the local body elections. This evening he looks at Auckland - the issues and what the voters are thinking. Audio

An Auckland councillor outraged by a proposal to outlaw begging says it impinges on basic human rights and treats beggars like dogs. Audio