Stories by Amy Williams

A coalition of Auckland community groups is concerned that beaches with some risk of poor water quality may now get the green light from Swimsafe.

A virtual community power station launched today will collect solar electricity from 3000 roof-tops and allow households to trade power.

An infamously-confusing intersection north of Auckland with 55 turning combinations is again riling locals who are unimpressed with two proposed solutions to fix it.

A new super agency will combine the powers of existing authorities and fast track large-scale housing developments.

The president of the Auckland Pride Board says it won't be backing down on its decision to ban police in uniforms from taking part in the parade, despite the massive public backlash and several…

A $6 million rebuild of Waitākere Hospital's neonatal unit will provide six more cots, allowing more babies to be cared for closer to home.

Unemployment has hit a 10-year low, but some workers are still struggling to get enough hours of work to make ends meet.

Auckland University has apologised for publishing an article that described the lobby group Hobson's Pledge as "a racist and militantly anti-Māori group".

Parents are paying for children younger than 10-years-old to join adult fitness clubs to get them active.

Former National Party leader Don Brash is calling for Massey University's vice-chancellor to consider her position, saying it's "almost untenable".

Opinion - Week Three: Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern is half way through her intended maternity leave. Where has the time gone? asks Amy Williams.

Opinion - Week two: The Jacinda-baby-mania media frenzy is over for now and we're waiting for the next social media post about our First Baby, writes Amy Williams.

Opinion - Week one: Jacinda Ardern and Clarke Gayford have left hospital with their baby daughter. What next? asks Amy Williams. Video