Tom Taylor
'That's crap': Aucklanders react to Fullers no longer running ferries
Several ferry services in Auckland will be canned from October, leaving AT scrambling to find a new operator. Fullers will no longer run services to Birkenhead, Te Onewa Northcote Point and Bayswater… Video, Audio
Free lunches seen as essential, despite uncertain future
While government-funded school lunches have only been around for a few years, for some schools, they've already become absolutely essential. But after this year's Budget, the free meals programme… Video, Audio
Demolition crews move in on iconic North Auckland pools
It's the end of an era for an iconic Auckland destination, with demolition crews moving in to the Waiwera Thermal Resort in North Auckland today. Just about every Aucklander seems to have a memory of… Video, Audio
Eftpos plummets in popularity as newer forms of payment emerge
Eftpos, the payment system widely used in New Zealand for more than 30 years, is plummeting in popularity. The thought of them disappearing altogether is concerning for some people who don't like… Audio
Farmers asked to check for missing stock as search for runaway father ramps up
Police in south-west Waikato are urging farmers to check for missing stock as they ramp up their search for runaway dad Tom Phillips. Mr Phillips and his three children, Jayda, Maverick, and Ember… Video, Audio
Some in Auckland feeling on edge after second CBD shooting in two weeks
Two people are in hospital after being shot in downtown Auckland late last night. One in the abdomen, the other in the head. The shooter took off on a Lime scooter and is still at large. After another… Video, Audio
Hundreds still living in temp accommodation months on from summer storms
Hundreds of people with storm-damaged homes are still living in hotels and motels more than five months on from the Auckland floods and Cyclone Gabrielle. The contracts for these lodgings have… Audio
Pie professionals arrive in Penrose to judge NZ's best pastries
Pies from all over the nation have arrived in Penrose to be judged by pastry professionals. The Bakels Supreme Pie Awards are now in their 25th year, and the competition has grown to 4500 pies entered… Video, Audio
Fire at controversial Kainga Ora development treated as suspicious
A fire at a 48-home Kāinga Ora development in Auckland's East Tāmaki is being treated as suspicious and is under investigation by police. The fire broke out in one block of the development early… Video, Audio
Eden Park expecting near sell out for opening world cup match
The Women's Football World Cup kicks off in just under an hour's time, and Eden Park is expecting a sell out, or close to it. The opening ceremony starts from 6:30 tonight, before the Football Ferns… Video, Audio
Homecoming for displaced Muriwai residents
Relief for a handful of property owners in the cyclone-stricken west Auckland community of Muriwai. Today, five months on from Cyclone Gabrielle, council officers changed the stickers on 11 houses… Audio
A trip aboard Hamilton's red light running Te Huia train
The red light running train service from Hamilton to Auckland can't enter Auckland City until it sorts out its safety protocols. Instead of finishing up in Parnell, its final destination is now… Audio
Whangaparāoa locals oppose getting rid of often cancelled ferry
An Auckland Transport proposal could see the Gulf Harbour to Downtown ferry discontinued within the next five years, with passengers forced onto buses instead… Video, Audio
School holidays: What can a family of three do for $50?
It's school holidays and with the wet weather many regions are getting, it's hard to keep the kids busy without burning a hole in your pocket. Many indoor activities come with a hefty price tag. We… Video, Audio
Auckland mayor in 'complex negotiations' over flood repairs
Auckland mayor Wayne Brown says he's still in "complex" negotiations with the government over how they'll split the bill over flood repairs. Wayne Brown was high above Eden Park today promoting the… Video, Audio
Explainer: How do Paywave charges work?
Contactless payment methods like PayWave are fast becoming the norm at the counter. But for many, the convenience of waving a card is outweighed by the extra charges -- sometimes 4 percent on top of a… Video, Audio
Some in Muriwai still living in campgrounds months after cyclone
Some Muriwai locals are still living in the local campground four and a half months after Cyclone Gabrielle tore through their homes. The popular west Auckland surf beach reopened to the public 12… Video, Audio
Immigration drive hasn't recruited a single GP in nearly 8 months
An Immigration Service set up by Health New Zealand in October still hasn't recruited any overseas-based GPs almost eight months later. Te Whatu Ora's International Recruitment Centre aims to make it… Audio
Cyclone recovery: Muriwai residents air concerns to Minister
Muriwai residents are airing their concerns to the Minister for Auckland, Michael Wood, tonight. The minister has travelled to the area hit hard by Cyclone Gabrielle, where many people still aren't… Video, Audio
Delay in Auckland Council deciding fate of flood-damaged homes
About 400 Aucklanders with flood or cyclone-damaged properties are waiting to hear whether they'll be able to return to their homes, or receive a buy-out. They're waiting on emails telling them what… Video, Audio