Auckland
Laneway Festival 'won't lose charm' despite venue change
Organisers of the Auckland music festival are "confident" it won't lose its charm despite being moved to a different venue. Audio
The Barber Shop | Episode 1: Shareef
Drugs, lies and regret became a reality for Shareef after an encounter with some local gang affiliates, but growing up in the North has shaped this proud takatāpui into who he is today. Video
The Barber Shop | Episode 2: Rawiri
Surfer, builder and musician Rawiri has a yarn about work, a life changing accident and living everyday like its his last. Video
The Barber Shop | Episode 3: Jimmy
Gifted barber Jimmy remembers his childhood, a broken relationship, and the injustice he is living with since his mothers passing. Video
The Barber Shop | Episode 4: Harry
Harry knew university wasn’t for him and papa kāinga life was, but the expectations of whānau and a Pākehā system threw him off his path. Now he’s making up for lost time. Video
The Barber Shop | Episode 5: Xavier
Xavier upholds the mana of his revered tupuna through service to community, but now fatherhood beckons a new pathway. Video
The Barber Shop | Episode 6: Kīngi
Kīngi is going hard to revive reo and tikanga in the North. This young father-to-be wants to look like his tūpuna and preserve their enduring legacy. Video
Guilty plea in murder of Down syndrome woman Lena Zhang Harrap
A man has pleaded guilty to the murder of a woman with Down syndrome, Lena Zhang Harrap.
Auckland mayor tries to flush Three Waters plans at Watercare
The government's standing firm on its Three Waters proposal, despite plans from Auckland's mayor to try to flush the plan away.
Wayne Brown has sent a letter to Watercare, telling the organisation to… Video, Audio
What's the Disibili-Tea | Episode 2: Becki Moss
Celebrated photographer Becki Moss is an advocate for those living with invisible disabilities, something Becki herself lives with. She is turning her lens to K Road to see how accessible it is. Video
What's the Disibili-Tea | Episode 3: Ari Kerssens
Advocate for blindness and low vision, Ari Kerssens is jazzing up his cane in the hopes to promote accessibility and awareness in Karangahape Roads Queer nightlife. Video
What's the Disibili-Tea | Episode 4: Mamie Rose
Mamie Rose lives with Williams Syndrome. She is an advocate who uses modelling as her way to advocate. Mamie is preparing for a photoshoot that will express both her Queerness and Disabled-self. Video
What's the Disibili-Tea | Episode 5: Finn Hitch
Finn recently moved to Auckland. They want to connect with the queer scene, but struggle with the lack of accessibility. Finn is hoping to make their mark on the scene by showing their pride. Video
What's the Disibili-Tea | Episode 6: Cait and Rimu
Rimu and Cait both live with disabilities and identify as non-binary using they/them pronouns. They’re meeting to spill the tea on what it's like to be misgendered in the healthcare system. Video
What's the Disibili-Tea | Episode 1: Misty Frequency
Drag icon Misty Frequency's kaupapa is to celebrate Autistic and Takatāpui excellence. They are looking to storm the stage at the Drag Wars competition with a cash prize up for grabs. Video
25 Years of Country Life - Our man in Pukekohe
Throughout our quarter century we've relied on good hearted and informed people from around the country to share with us what's happening in their region. Their comments are compiled into the rural… Audio
'Positive', 'Straight up' - Councillors Richard Hills and Alf Filipaina meet Wayne Brown
Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown has been holding a series of one-on-one talks with councillors both new and returned, to discuss how each can best contribute.
Checkpoint caught up with two councillors… Video, Audio
Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown calls for Eke Panuku board to go
Auckland's new mayor wants more people to resign from their jobs and is now calling for the whole board of development arm Eke Panuku to go.
Wayne Brown put the council controlled organisations on… Video, Audio
Auckland ferry operator refuses to disclose cost of Ubers, taxis replacing cancelled trips
More than 350 cancelled Auckland commuter ferry services this year have been replaced by Ubers and taxis, and hundreds of others with busses. Audio
Aucklanders urged to steer clear of maunga this Guy Fawkes
Aucklanders are being asked to keep away from a list of maunga this Guy Fawkes to prevent devastating fires caused by fireworks.