Auckland
The special school that's being starved
An Auckland school for some of our most vulnerable children is crumbling, and any hopes for a rebuild have just been dashed by the government's moves to halt school property developments. Audio
Auckland gas station robbed nearly once a week
An Auckland gas station owner said he has been robbed nearly once a week since the start of the year, as the Motor Trade Association warns we're heading for a "USA-style crime hell". The latest… Audio
Auckland Airport processes need attention - Helen Clark
"Every week there's a different excuse." Former Prime Minister Helen Clark has hit out at the state of Auckland Airport, saying its processes need some major attention, as people wait for hours in… Audio
Transport Minister Simeon Brown on fuel tax feud, future funding
It's been dubbed "Brown v Brown", as the mayor of Auckland and the Transport Minister grapple for control over the supercity's transport direction. Audio
A bridge not far enough for Auckland
We're back to where we were in 1969 when it comes to easing congestion over Auckland's harbour Audio
Mediawatch for 18 February 2024
Auckland's transport turmoil reports lack full facts; publishers pitch to Parliament to make Google and Facebook pay for their news. Audio
Here If You Need | Episode Teasers
On a quest to unravel the meaning of her brother's death, Kate forms a social netball team made up of his former acquaintances. Video
Here If You Need | Episode 6: Team Huddle
Let the battle commence! Blood, sweat, and bad shots abound as Jim' Reapers take on the Dragonites for the wooden spoon. But one final test of loyalty threatens to unravel the team. Video
Here If You Need | Episode 5: Training Drills
With an absent captain and the final game looming... could this be the end for Jim's Reapers? Video
Here If You Need | Episode 4: Tactics!
Following the dramatic events of the open-mic night, Maia tries to make amends with Marc, Will finds wisdom in an unsuspecting source, & Kate's growing suspicion sends her into a spiral of delusion. Video
Here If You Need | Episode 3: Team Bonding Exercise
An open-mic night at the centre presents an opportunity for Kate to put her detective skills to use. Impromptu performances from both teammates and rivals promise to entertain and... enlighten? Video
Here If You Need | Episode 2: Figure Out Rules?
Will faces punishment for the incident last week. Meanwhile, Maia reluctantly deals with a forgetful Marc, and a Dragonite player takes Ella under her chainmail-cladded wing. Video
Here If You Need | Episode 1: Meet and Greet
It's the highly anticipated first day of the netball season, aka Jim's send-off. Will Kate be able to assemble her team of misfits in time? Video
Here If You Need | Trailer
On a quest to unravel the meaning behind her brother's death, Kate forms a social netball team made up of his former acquaintances. Video
Third day of cancellations and delays hits Auckland trains
Track problems at Britomart Station have caused more woe for commuters. Audio
Restricted fire season for Auckland and Northland begins
High winds in Northland are driving fire danger to extreme levels, says Fire and Emergency NZ.
Fire-damaged transformer could take weeks to fix
A large blaze has been put out, but residents have been told an electrical transformer could take weeks to fix.
Auckland trains to be disrupted for a month, mayor demands answers
88 trains in Auckland were cancelled on Monday, and the disruption is likely to continue. Wayne Brown wants to know why.
Increase in dog owners obeying bylaws at Auckland's West Coast beaches
An animal control officer in Auckland says compliance from dog owners has gone up on West Coast beaches over the summer.
Man accused of 'vicious' Mt Albert stabbing was schizophrenic
The accused cannot be held criminally responsible because of his schizophrenia, a judge has ruled.