Auckland
A behind-the-scenes look at New Zealand’s largest Diwali festival
The BNZ Auckland Diwali Festival is New Zealand's premier Indian cultural festival, but how is this extravagant two-day event organised?
Fights and threatening behaviour intimidate fearful Central Auckland businesses
Ongoing anti-social behaviour in central Auckland is prompting safety concerns among business owners and tourism operators, as more people flock into Downtown for summer. Co-owner of Vivace Restaurant… Audio
Ellerslie homicide: Injuries 'violent, and consistent with foul play'
An elderly man who died in Ellerslie sustained injuries "violent and consistent with foul play", police say.
Endangered dotterel find sanctuary at Auckland Airport
Four pairs of tūturiwhatu / New Zealand dotterel are nesting in the airport's grassy areas.
Why rural schools rule
Take a trip with Country Life to Auckland's northernmost school, Tomarata School, where kids are found tending to chickens and planting fruit trees. Audio
Mental health services available for Pasifika migrants in Aotearoa
An Auckland-based mental health service is helping migrants from the Pacific cope with the stresses associated with settling in New Zealand. Audio
Dairy owner hospitalised after being stabbed in suspected robbery
An Auckland dairy owner is in a critical condition in hospital after what police are describing as a "violent and vicious attack". The man was stabbed at a dairy on New Windsor Road, and his wife was… Video, Audio
Shots fired at two Auckland houses overnight
Officers say no one was injured at the two South Auckland properties.
Armed police accost alleged armed robber at Auckland train station
Newmarket Train Station came to a halt last night during a tense 20 minute encounter between police and a man accused of armed robbery.
Another 15,000 workers may be needed for rebuild efforts
Nearly 15,000 extra construction workers may be needed to repair infrastructure damage from this year's wild weather, experts say.
Tongan community in East Auckland sets up gardening club
Tongan community in East Auckland sets up gardening club. Audio
Auckland, parts of Northland warned to expect period of heavy rain
The MetService says Coromandel will also feel the impact of subtropical air hitting the upper North Island over the next two days.
Blind Bitter Happiness | Episode 1: Immortal Beloved
Everyone gathers to address a sensitive issue concerning Jasper’s private parts. After the family gets news that Denis doesn’t have long to live, Scarlett prepares to save her grandad from dying. Video
Blind Bitter Happiness | Episode 2: Precious Things
Scarlett refuses to accept Denis' passing, placing her charmed objects on his bed in the hope he’ll live forever. Dr. P discovers his premonition was true when he sees Scarlett with Grandad Denis. Video
Blind Bitter Happiness | Episode 3: The Golden Child
Family and friends mourn Denis' passing. Dr. P realizes he doesn't feel anything. Patrick pitches his new business venture. Scarlett performs a protection ritual on Grandad, but Grandma undoes it. Video
Blind Bitter Happiness | Episode 4: The Wake
Jasper is rejected by Dithyaa, whom he catches kissing Cousin Paul. Scarlett shows Dr. P the company shares she found in Grandad's drawer, and Dr. P retrieves the Vietnam medals from her. Video
Blind Bitter Happiness | Trailer
Blind Bitter Happiness is a comedy-drama revolving around the Faheys as they navigate family and their own struggles and conflicts.
Blind Bitter Happiness | Premiere
Blind Bitter Happiness is a comedy-drama revolving around the Faheys as they navigate family and their own struggles and conflicts. Video
Blind Bitter Happiness | Behind the Scenes
Blind Bitter Happiness is a comedy-drama revolving around the Fahey's as they navigate family and their own struggles and conflicts.
Auckland bus driver shortage is over says AT
Auckland Transport says their bus driver shortage is over.
At the peak of the shortage, Auckland was down 578 drivers on where it needed to be.
Now they've got three more drivers than the 2,306… Audio
