Auckland
Calling Home: Andrew Dubber in Norrmjöle, Sweden
Andrew Dubber and partner Michela Magas live in the picturesque village of Norrmjöle (pop 219), in the north of Sweden. They're currently renovating a 200-year-old farmhouse in a forest by a lake and… Audio
Hair and Loathing is coming your way!
Hair and Loathing is a new podcast series presented and produced by Charlotte Cook, and takes an inside look at why women maintain a 'barely there' look to satisfy the status quo and why some women… Audio
Hunt continues to find lost beneficiaries of Napier man's will
When Ian Smith died in 2020, he left part of his estate to 100 recipients he called the 'Omega Beneficiaries.' Nearly two years since Smith's passing, the executors of the will are still trying to… Audio
Pride march organiser frustrated by anti-mandate protest
The organiser of Auckland's pride march says yesterday's protest on the harbour bridge took place on the same day his event was supposed to happen - and was deeply frustrating.
New report shows Te Huia hampered by Covid restrictions
It's the expensive train trial that's totally off the rails according to a new report. Less than a year since its launch, the Hamilton to Auckland train Te Huia is facing a damning review from the… Video, Audio
Rapid antigen tests sent across Auckland as labs struggle
Rapid antigen tests are being deployed across Auckland as lab crews struggle to keep their heads above water.
There are 2365 new cases in the country today - and demand for testing has reached… Video, Audio
Pasifika community bearing brunt of Omicron outbreak
Ministry of Health has revealed there's been a surge in the number of positive Covid-19 cases in Pacific communities.
Pasifika people now make up about half of the cases in the Omicron outbreak. And… Audio
Covid-19: Auckland businesses call for more financial support
A group of Auckland business associations is writing to Finance Minister Grant Robertson, adding their voices to a growing chorus asking for more financial support for those hit hard by Covid-19, with… Video, Audio
Increase in non-symptomatic people seeking tests
With lengthy queues again reported at Covid-19 testing centres in Auckland, up to 70 percent of those queuing do not have symptoms, health authorities say.
Auckland high schools see varied attendance in first week back
Auckland principals are reporting a mixed turnout as schools reopen for the year.
'It's really dire': Auckland restaurant owners plead with Finance Minister for support
Dozens of cafe, restaurant and venue owners in central Auckland say they are on the brink of bankruptcy, with the expected Omicron wave keeping customers away.
Large warehouses coming to Auckland in new supply chain strategy
Two large warehouses for food and retail goods worth more than $250 million are to be built south of Auckland as supply chain strategies change to counter the pandemic.
Vector plans Auckland power outages to clear maintenance pile-up
As Auckland swelters in high humidity, lines company Vector says it has a series of power outages planned to complete a backlog of maintenance work.
The Auckland light rail saga continues
At last a concrete plan for light rail in Auckland - but at an eye watering cost. What are the chances of this really happening? And is it the right option? Audio
Waiuku developers face hefty bill for wastewater treatment plant
Auckland developers seeking to build 700 homes have been told they will have to foot the bill for a wastewater treatment plant and infrastructure before the project can go ahead.
Dozens of firefighters tackling vegetation fire in Waikato
About 70 firefighters are working to extinguish a fire in native bush near Meremere, that's led to the closure of the main railway line.
The Weekend Panel with Janet Wilson and Al Gillespie
Along with the continuing Omicron threat, our Weekend panelists Janet Wilson and Al Gillespie discuss the Russia/Ukraine situation, Kainga Ora, political polling and why people are shunning rum and… Audio
Omicron detected in music festival-goer
One of the five Covid-19 cases linked to the Soundsplash music festival in Hamilton last weekend has been confirmed as having the Omicron variant.
Three Auckland nightclubs listed as Covid-19 locations of interest
Three central Auckland nightclubs have been listed as Covid-19 'close contact' locations of interest.
Auckland trains to resume as network shutdown nears end
Most commuter trains will resume running in Auckland from Monday as KiwiRail wraps up an unprecedented work on the city's rail network.
