Auckland
Auckland faces deadline to cut car travel 20 percent
Auckland council has until December to work out how to cut the number of kays cars travel in the city by 20 percent.
It's all part of the goverment's 2035 deadline to reduce nationwide light vehicle… Video, Audio
Auckland Central Interceptor dig reaches deepest point beneath Hillsborough
Auckland's Central Interceptor wastewater tunnel has reached its deepest point, with the tunnel boring machine which started in Māngere now 115 metres below Hillsborough.
Despite Covid and the impact… Video, Audio
Four fire engines damaged by Cyclone Gabrielle still out of service
Four fire engines remain out of service from the Auckland floods and Cyclone Gabrielle.
Gym owners build resilience after floods: 'We were only open up for three weeks'
More than a month after the Auckland floods, highly affected businesses in the suburb of Brown's Bay are slowly starting to get back on their feet.
Karekare possibly inaccessible to public for more than a year
More than 30 Auckland roads are still closed following back to back to extreme weather events including the anniversary weekend floods and Cyclone Gabrielle.
That's down from a peak of 120 roads… Video, Audio
Five teens arrested after South Auckland burglary
Five teenagers have been arrested after a burglary in South Auckland.
Auckland Transport asks Aucklanders not to travel at peak times
Auckland Transport is asking commuters to be patient and flexible with their working hours as the start to the university year puts an added strain on the transport network.
It comes as some roads… Video, Audio
Heavy rain warnings issued for Marlborough, North Canterbury, possible future cyclones closely watched
Regions across the country are preparing for more rain as MetService issues a number of severe weather warnings.
Mediawatch for 26 February 2023
Claims and counter-claims on post-Gabrielle crime spike; boring old infrastructure surges to the top of the agenda; climate minimisation still has a foothold in the media. Audio
One in critical condition after fight in Auckland
One person is in a critical condition after three people were taken to hospital following a fight in East Auckland last night.
'There's still boulders the size of cars falling out of some of these things'
Piha locals are warning city sightseers to stay away from the Auckland beach community, saying they are still in the middle of an emergency.
Widespread devastation: Gabrielle in pictures
The full picture of the devastation from Cyclone Gabrielle is becoming clearer today. We've collected photos from RNZ journalists and readers from across the regions.
Widespread damage: Cyclone Gabrielle in pictures
The breadth and scope of flooding and damage from Cyclone Gabrielle has been unprecedented. We've collected photos from RNZ reporters and readers from across the regions.
First measles case in Aotearoa since 2019 outbreak isolating at home
The country has its first measles case since the 2019 outbreak, the Ministry of Health says.
Political commentators Neale Jones & Tim Hurdle
Neale, Tim and Kathryn discuss how much central government funding should Auckland get for its flood and cyclone clean-up.Also, where National is left after Labour's so-called policy "bonfire". And… Audio
Auckland Art Gallery roof replacement gets underway
The restoration will remain as true to the original architecture as possible.
Flood-hit Aucklanders prepare for Cyclone Gabrielle
Flood-affected Aucklanders have an anxious few days ahead as the city is warned to prepare for more wild weather from Cyclone Gabrielle.
'Our anger this time is the lack of response after the last flood'
For some West Auckland residents, last month's catastrophic floods weren't the first time their homes had been affected by an extreme weather event. Audio
Auckland floods: What next if your home is stickered?
At least 276 Auckland homes have been red stickered due to flood damage, meaning they're currently not liveable.
Another 1590 homes or buildings have been yellow stickered - they're got extensive… Video, Audio
Mediawatch for 5 February 2023
Communications recriminations after the deluge; rebooting crisis coverage in the social media age; public media plan proclaimed a dead duck by other media. Audio
