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Here If You Need | Episode 3: Team Bonding Exercise
An open-mic night at the centre presents an opportunity for Kate to put her detective skills to use. Impromptu performances from both teammates and rivals promise to entertain and... enlighten? Video
Here If You Need | Episode 2: Figure Out Rules?
Will faces punishment for the incident last week. Meanwhile, Maia reluctantly deals with a forgetful Marc, and a Dragonite player takes Ella under her chainmail-cladded wing. Video
Here If You Need | Episode 1: Meet and Greet
It's the highly anticipated first day of the netball season, aka Jim's send-off. Will Kate be able to assemble her team of misfits in time? Video
Here If You Need | Trailer
On a quest to unravel the meaning behind her brother's death, Kate forms a social netball team made up of his former acquaintances. Video
Third day of cancellations and delays hits Auckland trains
Track problems at Britomart Station have caused more woe for commuters. Audio
Restricted fire season for Auckland and Northland begins
High winds in Northland are driving fire danger to extreme levels, says Fire and Emergency NZ.
Fire-damaged transformer could take weeks to fix
A large blaze has been put out, but residents have been told an electrical transformer could take weeks to fix.
Auckland trains to be disrupted for a month, mayor demands answers
88 trains in Auckland were cancelled on Monday, and the disruption is likely to continue. Wayne Brown wants to know why.
Increase in dog owners obeying bylaws at Auckland's West Coast beaches
An animal control officer in Auckland says compliance from dog owners has gone up on West Coast beaches over the summer.
Man accused of 'vicious' Mt Albert stabbing was schizophrenic
The accused cannot be held criminally responsible because of his schizophrenia, a judge has ruled.
Immigration has some Auckland high schools bursting at the seams
As students head back to class, some secondary schools are already chocka with immigration constantly contributing to roll growth. The unpredictablility of even more students arriving is a major… Audio
Pollen, asthma and allergies
Allergenic pollen is a big trigger for New Zealand’s high rates of hay fever and asthma. But for 35 years, we’ve had no current data on pollen levels. Until now. Justin Gregory talks to a team who… Audio
Our Changing World – Trapping pollen
Pollen is a big trigger for New Zealand’s high rates of hay fever and asthma. But for 35 years, we’ve had no current data on pollen levels – until now. Justin Gregory talks to a team who want to… Audio
Person dies after e-scooter crash
A resident living near the scene of a fatal e-scooter crash in Auckland says the street is not safe for pedestrians.
Multi-vehicle crash causes delays on Auckand's Southern Motorway
The crash blocked a northbound lane near Princes Street, police say.
The Pre-Panel with Wendyl Nissen and David Cormack
Today on the show, Susana and panellists Wendyl Nissen and David Cormack discuss whether Auckland Anniversary is on the right day. Plus, our panellists tell us what has been on their minds this week.
…West Aucklanders gather at former flood evacuation centre
Tomorrow will mark a year since many West Aucklanders were fleeing their homes as a month's worth of rain fell across the city in less than an hour.
Some were able to stay with family or friends… Audio
Auckland Anniversary floods: families still in soggy homes
A year on from the Auckland Anniversary floods, some families are still living in soggy, mouldy state houses, with holes in the floor of bedrooms. In Mangere, the stream overflowed, swamped houses… Video, Audio
Join the audience at Here Now live recording at PodFest at Q
RNZ producer and host of Here Now Kadambari Raghukumar is taking her podcast live at Auckland’s Q Theatre’s PodFest at Q on 8 February 2024.
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My Hometown: Auckland
Auckland may have its problems, but you just can't beat Tāmaki Makaurau on a good day says TAHI presenter So'omalo Iteni Schwalger.