Auckland
Thousands expected at Auckland's Pasifika Festival
Auckland's iconic Pasifika Festival returns to Western Springs this weekend, bringing thousands together to celebrate Pacific culture. Audio
Soweto Gospel Choir perform HOPE
Listen to the Soweto Gospel Choir's performance of 'HOPE' at the Auckland Arts Festival in 2025. Hailing from Soweto, South Africa, the choir is known for its powerful blend of African gospel music… Audio
Auckland's iconic Pasifika Festival kicks off
Since launching in 1993, the festival has grown into a major cultural event, drawing a large, diverse array of crowds each year.
New play on Maori and Pacific sexuality draws strong reactions
A new play exploring sexuality, identity and relationships in modern Maori and Pacific communities is drawing strong reactions from Auckland audiences. Audio
Auckland Philharmonia: Romantic Brahms
Celebrated pianist Inon Barnatan returns to the Town Hall stage for Brahms’ timeless Piano Concerto No. 2, joined by the Auckland Philharmonia under Elena Schwarz's baton in a programme featuring… Audio
Some Aucklanders 'very wound up' over housing intensification plans
The council would be asking the government to allow more housing density within 10km of the city.
Auckland mayor wants to push ahead with intensification despite mixed reviews
Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown wants to push ahead with intensification in inner-city suburbs, whether residents like it or not. Last month, the government agreed to reduce Auckland's minimum housing… Audio
Who's coming to the 2026 Auckland Writers Festival?
The programme for the 2026 Auckland Writers Festival Waituhi o Tamaki has just dropped, and it's looking to be a star-studded line-up for book lovers. The programme is compiled by artistic director… Audio
NZTrio: Magnifique
NZTrio's "Magnifique" programme features Camille Saint-Saëns' Piano Trio No. 2 in E minor as the centerpiece of a diverse musical evening. Violinist Amalia Hall and pianist Somi Kim are joined by… Audio
Animal control officers call for laws with more teeth
Last year, the council received more than 1300 reports of dog attacks on people. Audio
'I'm the mayor of Auckland': Brown says no to 'expensive' request from Beehive
The government's request for a plan would be too costly, Wayne Brown says. Audio
National Youth Brass Band 2026: Resonance
The National Youth Brass Band, directed by conductor Mark Carter, presents its 2026 "Resonance" program. This concert recording highlights a comprehensive selection of traditional and contemporary… Audio
Auckland Philharmonia: Gavrylyuk & Rach 3
Soloist Alexander Gavrylyuk and conductor Giordano Bellincampi lead the Auckland Philharmonia in a performance of Sergei Rachmaninov’s Piano Concerto No. 3 in D minor. Recorded live to open the… Audio
NZTrio: Hypnotique
The NZTrio—featuring soloists Amalia Hall on violin, Matthias Balzat on cello, and Somi Kim on piano—performs in the "Hypnotique", which is centred around a chamber arrangement of Arnold Schönberg’s… Audio
Around the motu: Simon Wilson in Auckland
Simon chats to Kathryn about media speculation Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown might run for Prime Minister. Audio
Auckland and Northland hospitals hit by 'major' IT outage
It is the second critical IT failure in less than a month, the union says.
Apartment developer critical of new Auckland housing plan
An Auckland apartment developer says the Council's proposed Plan Change 120 won't meaningfully increase housing supply and risks missing the point.Ockham Residential's Mark Todd spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Prison football initiative offers 16 inmates their 'second chance'
A new football coaching programme at Kohuora Auckland South Corrections Facility is offering inmates "a second chance" in life.
Watch: Fire tears through pavilion at Auckland college during firefighters strike
A large fire raged through the building at a time when firefighters were taking industrial action. Audio
Dark web drug syndicate exposed during police investigation
Eleven people have been arrested after homes were searched throughout Auckland and Hamilton.
