Amy Williams
Around the motu: Amy Williams in Auckland
Amy gives Kathryn the latest updates in Tamaki Makaurau including the mayoralty race and Wayne Brown's social media feed Audio
State houses damage in Akl floods to be made livable
Kainga Ora says four state houses that started to float in Auckland's devastating flooding two years ago will be made livable again because stormwater upgrades in the area will reduce the risk of… Audio
Experts claim Ministry of Justice buried report saying children at risk in judicial system
Family violence experts say the Ministry of Justice buried a report that says children are at risk in the judicial system and recommends sweeping changes. Amy Williams has the story. Audio
Around the motu: Amy Williams in Auckland
Amy updates us on the latest in Tamaki Makaurau including the upcoming announcement of the first candidate in the mayoralty race, controversy over puppy yoga, Auckland Capital Valuations have been… Audio
Has the Cook Islands made the right diplomatic move?
After facing pressure from New Zealand, the Pacific nation has dropped a proposal to create its own passports. The Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown was pushing for local passports as part of the… Audio
New government plan aims for $3 billion in mining exports by 2035
Three billion dollars - that's the amount the government said New Zealand could reap from mining sector exports by 2035 if its strategy pays off. The plan, annouced today by Resources Minister Shane… Audio
Support network for leavers of secretive sect formed
New Zealand leavers of a secretive sect the FBI is investigating for historical child sexual abuse have formed the first support network for former members in this country. Amy Williams filed this… Audio
Houses in Mangere still propped up with poles 2 years after Auckland Anniversary floods
Four state houses that started to float in the Auckland anniversary weekend flooding two years ago are still propped up with poles in Mangere, awaiting their future. Amy Williams has the story. Audio
More people in financial hardship declined govt food grants
More people in financial hardship have been declined government food grants this year and foodbanks warn this is putting even more pressure on their struggling services. Data released to RNZ under the… Audio
Some Auckland foodbanks may close due to funding cuts
Some of Auckland's largest foodbanks are warning they may need to close or significantly reduce food parcels after the government indicated it will not fund them next year. Amy Williams filed this… Audio
Wynyard Crossing Bridge fixed after 9 months
A footbridge linking Auckland's Viaduct to a once-humming restaurant district overlooking the harbour has finally been fixed, after nine months stuck in the upright position. The final tally's not in… Audio
Network outage at Auckland Airport delays 18 flights
Hundreds of frustrated passengers had to wait for hours on end, with queues snaking out the door, and many missing their flights. The tech issue has since been resolved, but it's got airlines… Audio
Around the motu: Amy Williams in Auckland
Amy discusses the latest events in Auckland including the ongoing storm recovery and what it means for homeowners Audio
Whangarei District Council rejects directive to fluoridate water
A fluoridation fracas is developing in Whangarei where councillors are at odds with a public health order that aims to improve the region's dental health. Amy Williams reports. Audio
All Auckland buses to have driver protection screens by 2026
All Auckland buses will have driver protection screens installed by 2026 and those behind the wheel hope this will help to deter aggressive behaviour. The government and Auckland Council are… Audio
Surgeon sets up NZ's first practice to treat lymphoedema
A Samoan man whose leg swelled so large he couldn't lift it to walk is having life-changing surgery this week that will allow him to wear shoes for the first time in more than a decade. Amy Williams… Audio
Auckland storage shed turned into homeless support service
An unassuming storage shed in downtown Auckland has been transformed into a place for the city's homeless to shower, wash clothes, store belongings and have some kai. It's a collaboration between… Audio
Auckland charity making school lunches runs out of money
Something as simple as a peanut butter sandwich and an apple can go a long way in a lunchbox, but an Auckland charity providing staples for families to make school lunches has run out of money. The… Audio
Around the motu: Amy Williams in Auckland
Amy discusses the controversy this week over the decision to move Western Springs Speedway, also an update on the CRL stations taking shape and midtown rejuvenation. Audio
Trial over alleged abuse at home for boys in state care
A trial is underway in Auckland over alleged historical abuse at a home for at risk boys in state care, once housed within a rundown part of the former Kingseat psychiatric hospital. Three former… Audio