Auckland
Maunga authority considering closing volcanoes on holidays
Auckland's maunga authority wants more protections for mountains to prevent what its calling 'unlawful and criminal' fires. Tupuna Maunga Authority Chair Paul Majurey spoke to Alexa Cook. Audio
Auckland dog-walkers split on proposed limit
Auckland dog-walkers are split on a plan to limit the number of dogs they can walk at once. Felix Walton has more. Audio
Australia claim victory in Auckland SailGP
SailGP has wrapped up its inaugural event in Auckland, with windy conditions providing for some chaotic racing. Former Team New Zealand member and Professor of Sport and Recreation at the Auckland… Audio
Research reveals urban heat island effect in central Auckland
New research has revealed a potentially dangerous 'urban heat island ' effect in central Auckland. In Depth reporter Kate Newton has more. Audio
Auckland commuters frustrated over rail closure
Aucklanders returning to work are facing much longer commuting times, thanks to a month-long rail shutdown which started on Boxing Day. Reporter Lucy Xia has more. Audio
Auckland's rail network remains closed
Many Aucklanders will be returning to work on Monday, but they won't be able to use train services until later this month. Auckland Transport's Director of Public Transport Stacey Van Der Putten spoke… Audio
Who's responsible for Christmas decorations?
Nothing says Christmas more like a giant tree in the middle of town - but who puts it there in the first place? Audio
The Unofficial Recap to NYE Celebrations in Aotearoa
In the first of our mini documentaries: New Zealand was one of the first to welcome in the New Year, but how did our major city centres fare in welcoming in 2025? Audio
Be Kind to All Kinds
Gaby Bailey spends her days surrounded by exotic animals. She's battling her own finances to give them better lives. So what makes her do it? Audio
Running Fever
Running is currently trending, especially among young people. But why? Audio
Dancing Like a Stripper
Strippers have been the butt of many jokes. “If this doesn’t work out I’ll just become a stripper”
Is it true that stripping is only ever a backup plan? And how easy is it really?
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Asian dessert stores snowball, offering sweet treats amid downturn
An increasing number of Asian style dessert parlours and bakeries have opened in Auckland in the past year.
NZ Live: Racing
They are a four-piece based in Tamaki Makaurau, and they're currently building up to the release of their third studio album. They've just wrapped up an eight-stop tour around the country, which came… Audio
Cause of major delays at Auckland International Airport revealed
Hundreds of passengers were left waiting at the terminal after a network outage today. Audio
Dirt bike convoy: 16 arrests after disruptions across Auckland
12 bikes were also seized, along with two cars and one quad bike.
'Defend the shed' - how the poultry industry has been preparing
Avian flu has been found on an Otago chicken farm for the first time in New Zealand's history. It's something the poultry industry has spent months preparing for and we take you inside a North Island… Audio
Homicide investigation launched after man dies from gunshot
The victim was rushed to Middlemore Hospital but died of his injuries.
'Polytreneur' breaks into mainstream with Pasifika babywear
After many long nights and tears, a business owner is celebrating her babywear company's second anniversary alongside the launch of a pop up store.
Nights Science: Derelict Buildings
Jeff Fahrensohn is the building inspection manager for Auckland Council.
He speaks to Emile Donovan about why it can be so difficult to restore some of our most love buildings. Audio
Outdoor fires banned in Hauraki Gulf, Otago
The fire risk is increasing in parts of the country as vegetation starts to dry out.
