Auckland
Full of dribble: Wayne Brown shows off football skills
Auckland mayor Wayne Brown has welcomed the world to Eden Park for the FIFA Women's World Cup by showing off his football skills on the roof of the stadium.
Three Auckland police officers charged with assault
The charges follow an investigation into how the officers dealt with offenders after a ram raid in January 2022.
Central Auckland theatre group celebrates re-emergence
Central Auckland theatre group celebrates re-emergence after years 'in limbo'. Audio
Abuse from owners, attacks and roaming dogs on the rise in Auckland
More responsible dog ownership and a mindset change from 'my dog never would' to 'my dog could' is needed to help combat the issue of dog attacks and roaming. Audio
'A considerable seizure': Four arrests as police recover guns, meth and $1m in cash
Police have broken a $60 million drug and money laundering operation after finding more than 120kg of methamphetamine in a container at the Ports of Auckland.
This Is Wheel Life | Episode 1: The Unofficial Biography of Soph & Indy
Two 20-something year olds, Sophia Malthus and Indy Henman, chat about how Sophia became quadriplegic at age 19 and why her cousin Indy became her carer with no prior healthcare experience. Video
This Is Wheel Life | Episode 2: The Gym Bod of a Quad
Soph and Indy explore the health and fitness side of quadriplegia. Why does Soph need to exercise if she is 87% paralysed? Video
This Is Wheel Life | Episode 3: Does This House Come with a Ramp?
As if house-hunting wasn’t hard enough, being quadriplegic makes it a whole new level. Soph and Indy check out Soph’s current home and explore the current housing market. Video
This Is Wheel Life | Episode 4: The Mystery of Accessible Fashion
Soph and Indy go shopping at Storm to find wheelchair-friendly outfits. How does one look fashionable with so many things to consider? Wheelchair, catheter, binder... the list goes on. Video
This Is Wheel Life | Episode 5: Finding My Third Wheel
Soph goes on a first date while Indy takes a nap in the car. Some may think painting on a first date is a bold move for someone with no hand function, but we think you’ll change your mind. Video
This Is Wheel Life | Episode 6: Sex and Intimacy with a Physical Disability
As a self-proclaimed prude, Soph visits Claire Freeman to get the tea on navigating sex and intimacy as a disabled person. Soph and Indy also see a neuropsychologist for professional advice. Video
This Is Wheel Life | Episode 7: Hire Me (And My Wheelchair)
Soph and Indy ask a recruiter if Soph’s quadriplegia will affect her chances of becoming a lawyer. Soph proves her disability knows no bounds as she conquers a terrifying stunt. Video
More than 1400 WoFs revoked after investigation finds 'serious safety concerns'
More than 1400 cars have had their Warrants of Fitness revoked after an investigation into a west Auckland mechanic revealed "serious safety concerns".
'Good decisions take time': Auckland councillors back to budget debate
Auckland councillors will make another attempt at signing off the city's budget after the major concession from Wayne Brown on the sale of airport shares.
This Is Wheel Life | Trailer
As if navigating your 20’s isn’t hard enough, Sophia Malthus became a quadriplegic at age 19 after a horse riding accident. Finding carers to help her 24 hours a day is no easy task. Video
Four people injured, one critically, in Auckland crash
A number of roads are closed following the crash in Ardmore, with police asking people to avoid the area if possible.
2023 Michael Hill International Violin Competition - Highlights from Queenstown (part 1 of 6)
Hightlights from the first round of the 2023 Michael Hill International Violin Competition. Audio
South Auckland scrapyard fire brings the city's trains to a standstill
The entire Auckland train network has been suspended following a large toxic blaze at a scrapyard in the suburb of Favona. It has caused the evacuation of the city's Train Control Centre which is in… Audio
Homeowners to learn how the fate of their properties will be decided
Owners of hundreds of stickered homes in Auckland can expect to learn more this week about how the future of their properties will be decided.
Second house fire in two days in Auckland, one person rescued
A person has been rescued from a fire in a two-storey home in Auckland's Albany.
