Auckland
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.
Major refurb in store for Auckland's housing plans
The government has unveiled a major refurb of Auckland's controversial housing intensification plans. It has slashed the minimum number homes the city must plan for, from over two million down to 1.6… Audio
Moment of Calm: A piano at the station.
This week's Sonic Moment of Calm features pianist Lorraine Sampson taking the edge out of communiting life in a busy Auckland railway station. Audio
Zemlinsky Alexander von: The Mermaid (Die Seejungfrau)
Performed by the Auckland Philharmonia under conductor Giordano Bellincampi at their Premier 1 - Gavrylyuk & Rach 3 concert on 12 February 2026 at the Auckland Town Hall.
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Rachmaninov, Sergei: Moment Musical in B minor Op 16/3
Performed by the Auckland Philharmonia and Alexander Gavrylyuk (piano), conducted by Giordano Bellincampi, at their Premier 1 - Gavrylyuk & Rach 3 concert on 12 February 2026 at the Auckland Town… Audio
Rachmaninov Sergei: Piano Concerto No 3 in D minor Op 30
Performed by the Auckland Philharmonia and Alexander Gavrylyuk (piano), conducted by Giordano Bellincampi, at their Premier 1 - Gavrylyuk & Rach 3 concert on 12 February 2026 at the Auckland Town… Audio
Auckland is SailGP's marquee event but no guarantees for future
Auckland could become a victim of Sail GP's success, with harbour cities around the world bidding for hosting chances Audio
The Panel Plus
An extra half hour of The Panel with Wallace Chapman, where to begin, he's joined by Nights host Emile Donovan. Then: Auckland is heating up - the urban heat effect means the central city is often 3… Audio
Around the motu: Auckland news with RNZ reporter Amy Williams
Amy talks about the homeowners still trying to resolve the future of their properties after the floods three years ago. Audio
Planning when you don't know the rules
Auckland Council's planning has been thrown for a loop after what looks like yet another government-imposed rule change over housing.
Uncertainty over Auckland's future
Auckland Council's planning has been thrown for a loop after what looks like yet another government-imposed rule change over housing. Audio
A History of Student Radio - Episode Five
In this new bonus episode Yadana Saw looks at the challenges facing the Student Radio Network and how the stations are staying alive and relevant in an increasingly digital first, music streaming… Audio
Pasifika gym chain turns fitness into a family affair
A Pasifika-owned gym chain in Auckland and Hamilton is turning fitness into a family affair. Audio
Around the motu: Simon Wilson in Auckland
Around the motu: Simon Wilson in Auckland. Audio
Lecuona, Ernesto arr Freeh: Malaguena
Performed by the National Youth Brass Band under conductor Mark Carter at their National Youth Brass Band 2026: Resonance concert on 24 January 2026 at the Holy Trinity Cathedral.
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Saint-Saëns, Camille arr Renton: Finale, from Symphony No 3 in C minor Op 78, 'Organ'
Performed by Gemma Lee (organ), and the National Youth Brass Band under conductor Mark Carter at their National Youth Brass Band 2026: Resonance concert on 24 January 2026 at the Holy Trinity… Audio
Traditional arr Himes: Amazing Grace
Performed by Gemma Lee (organ), and the National Youth Brass Band under conductor Mark Carter at their National Youth Brass Band 2026: Resonance concert on 24 January 2026 at the Holy Trinity… Audio
