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Political Editor Jane Patterson.
RNZ's political editor Jane Patterson talks about the government handling of the event. Audio
Curious Crop waiting for buyers
Anthony and Angela Tringham's gorgeous heirloom tomatoes are ready to pick. They were destined for Auckland restaurants and the Clevedon Farmer's market - which are closed. Audio
The Wizard: A Living Work of Art
Little is known about The Wizard of New Zealand who took centre stage in Christchurch's Cathedral Square from the 70s until the Christchurch earthquakes in 2011, which saw the city in a state of… Audio
West Auckland weather update with Mayor Phil Goff
The clean up has started in West Auckland where overnight rainfall caused widespread flooding and damage. Auckland Mayor Phil Goff has been to the hardest hit area, Kumeu to assess the damage and… Audio
Delays in moving Covid-19 cases to MIQ difficult for families
Health and social services in Auckland say delays in transferring Covid-19 patients into quarantine are putting struggling families in a tight spot.
Providers say the delays are partly caused by… Audio
Nurses union responds to Middlemore staff Covid-19 case
Health authorities are trying to confirm how a Middlemore emergency department nurse caught Covid-19.
The person is fully vaccinated and wore PPE at appropriate times according to the Ministry Health… Video, Audio
Auckland still needs Covid-19 vaccination priority - Phil Goff
Ninety-nine of the 107 cases in this Delta cluster are in Auckland. Just eight are in the capital.
So far no other cities or towns have returned positives for the more transmissible strain.
And the… Video, Audio
Covid-19: The good news from North Shore Hospital
North Shore Hospital is operating under strict Alert Level 4 rules, turning away new patients from its emergency department with many staff isolating after potentially being exposed to a Covid-19… Video, Audio
Auckland foodbank requests double after lockdown
Auckland City Mission says requests for help doubled on the first day of lockdown and there is concern the Delta variant may spread among the health-compromised homeless.
Covid-19: Latest from Auckland CBD as Level 4 lockdown looms
A man in his 50s has tested positive for Covid-19. He is from the Auckland suburb of Devonport, and was tested at his GP.
Checkpoint reporter Nick Truebridge joins Lisa Owen now from downtown… Video, Audio
Anapela Polata'ivao: bringing Things That Matter to the theatre
When Anapela Polata'ivao was growing up she wanted to be a nurse because she felt the need to help people. Then she found drama at Sunday School. Now an actor, writer and director with numerous awards… Audio
Police warn of risks as gas heating system burglaries increase
It's the cheap deal that could cost you dearly. Police say stolen gas heating systems being sold on the web are often damaged and could cause an explosion.
Auckland, Northland midwives start strike for better pay
Midwives in Auckland and Northland walked off the job and onto the streets - kicking off consecutive days of rolling strikes across the country.
About 1,500 union members are protesting following… Audio
Three men charged in relation to Ōpaheke carjacking
Three people have been charged in relation to an incident in the South Auckland suburb of Ōpaheke on Thursday.
The Story Behind New Zealand's Most Iconic Ad
In this episode of Eyewitness Sonia Yee takes a look at why The Great Crunchie Train Robbery was a runaway success at a time when the advertising industry hit a turning point. Audio
How are cassettes still a thing?
Do you still listen to cassette tapes? Have you bought one recently? Tony Stamp was intrigued by recent stories on the rise in cassette sales, so he talked to music retailers, label owners, and… Audio
Louis Baker & the APO
Louis Baker and the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra conducted by Hamish McKeich, with orchestration by Mahuia Bridgman-Cooper. Video, Audio
Smelly issue: Two different rubbish systems divide Auckland
It has been more than 10 years since Auckland became a super city. But there is one smelly issue that still divides the city - rubbish collection.
Residents in several pockets of the city have to buy… Video, Audio
MIQ exemption for Wallabies disappointing for businesses - exporter
A free pass for the Wallabies - the team has been granted an economic exemption to come to New Zealand for the Bledisloe Cup.
But they need to be here by Friday to avoid MIQ. The trans-Tasman bubble… Video, Audio