Tom Taylor
Kiwi video game developer hits 1 million downloads on Android
A video game developer has just reached the major milestone of 1 million downloads on Android mobile. Battlecruisers is an explosive strategy game, has rave reviews from players and is set to expand… Video, Audio
World cup final: All Blacks fans get ready for history-making game
The All Blacks are carrying a weight of expectation from their fans and are on the brink of making history at the Rugby World Cup. On Sunday morning, they could become the first country to win four… Video, Audio
Exploited pizza shop worker wants former employer put in jail
A pizza shop worker swindled out of tens of thousands of dollars by his former employer says there's nothing left but for the man to go to jail. In October 2022, the Employment Relations Authority… Audio
Auckland's light rail on chopping block under National Govt
Auckland Light Rail is one of many Labour Party projects on the chopping block under the incoming National government. The party has promised to scrap plans for the city-to-airport link within its… Video, Audio
Teed off: Golf course staff owed thousands in pay
Former staff members at the Gulf Harbour Country Club on Auckland's Whangaparaoa Peninsula say they're owed more than $100,000 after getting laid off on the spot. The club abruptly closed in July… Video, Audio
Golfers continue to use abandoned Gulf Harbour Country Club course after sudden closure
Golfers blindsided by the sudden closure of a prestigious club on Auckland's Whangaparaoa Peninsula are taking matters into their own hands and continuing to use the abandoned course. The Gulf Harbour… Video, Audio
Early voting numbers lagging behind last election
The number of people beating the crowds and advanced voting is lagging behind this time last election. But it's still early days, and in the South Auckland electorates of Panmure-Ōtāhuhu and Manurewa… Video, Audio
Former uni friends go head-to-head in south Auckland electorate
The Panmure-Ōtāhuhu electorate, or Manukau East as it was formerly known, has long been a Labour stronghold. Labour MP Jenny Salesa has held the seat for three terms and has her eyes on a fourth. But… Video, Audio
Greens, National mount attack on Labour stronghold of Mt Albert
Auckland's Mount Albert electorate has always been held by Labour. It's produced party leaders and Prime Ministers like Helen Clark and Jacinda Ardern. But this year National is running a strong… Audio
Some flood-displaced people miss out on assistance packages
Yet another roadblock for people displaced by this year's summer storms. Earlier this month, the government established an assistance package for people unable to get back into their homes after the… Audio
Relative of victim of gang violence hits out at politicians in meeting
A relative of the man badly beaten by a dozen gang members over the weekend has hit out at the politicians who repeated the same-old slogans at a community meeting last night. Videos on social media… Audio
Postal companies can't ferret out missing pet remains
An Australian woman who sent her pet ferrets' ashes to New Zealand to have them made into jewellery is now offering a reward for their safe return. Both the memorial ring and the remaining ashes were… Video, Audio
Rest home closes suddenly, leaving families scrambling
The sudden closure of an aged care unit in a Hawke's Bay retirement village has left the families of more than 20 residents scrambling to find alternative care. Havelock North's Mary Doyle Rest Home… Audio
Great snow at Ruapehu not translating into bumper business
Skiers and snowboarders have enjoyed some of the best snow at Ruapehu in years, after a rocky start to the season. Ruapehu Alpine Lifts is in liquidation, and only got the go-ahead for the season at… Audio
Local describes encounter with bank thief believed to be Tom Phillips
'I saw those robbers': A Te Kuiti local who came face to face with fugitive Tom Phillips and an accomplice after they allegedly robbed a bank, has described the chaos in the main street when it… Audio
Two years after removing late fees, librarians happy with change
Two years ago, bookworms across the Auckland region rejoiced as Auckland Libraries stopped issuing fines for late returns. Since then, more than a million items have been returned after their due… Audio
'Not the news I was hoping for': Muriwai residents given initial risk categories
After six months of waiting, dozens of Muriwai residents have been given the news no-one wanted. Your property might be bought out, but it might not. Residents will tonight be able to vent their… Video, Audio
Breaking through theatre's glass ceiling for people with disabilities
It's not every theatre show where the actors rug up their audience in blankets and give them something to munch on throughout the performance. But that's all part of the experience at Spark, a… Video, Audio
Auckland Transport to hike parking price by one dollar an hour
Planning on parking in Auckland city? As it stands, It'll set you back up to five dollars an hour in the CBD, increasing to $10 if you stay longer than two hours. And next week, Auckland Transport is… Audio
Progress being made on SH25A slip, despite budget increase
Progress is being made on a fix for the road between Kopu and Hikuai in the Coromandel. By March, it's hoped a steel bridge will span the 110-metre wide slip on State Highway 25A. For some on the… Video, Audio