Auckland
Auckland's coldest day, and Jack Frost covers the country
Today is the coldest day so far this year for Aucklanders, and much of the country woke to early frosts this morning.
Aucklanders may still have to conserve water despite interim agreement
Aucklanders may still face water restrictions this summer despite an agreement in principle to take more water from the Waikato River. Audio
Drought: Auckland on cusp of water emergency as reservoirs dry
Auckland is on the cusp of an emergency water crisis as it stares down the barrel of the region's worst drought in 25 years with reservoirs at just 43 percent. The Auckland Council is scrambling to… Video, Audio
Life, near death and healing with the light of history
Caroline Barron embarked on a search for her father's birth family in her new book, Ripiro Beach. She wanted to find out more about where she came from and who she is. But some of what she discovered… Audio
New book paints birth of New Zealand rugby in different light
Dr. Ron Palenski's new book, Our Game: New Zealand Rugby at 150 offers a fresh take on the beginnings of the game of rugby in this country, with the veteran scribe offering new evidence of a game that… Audio
What is the plan for Auckland's economic recovery?
Auckland has taken a massive hit from Covid 19 and more pain is to come. A report for the business association Heart of the City by independent economists Strateg.Ease suggests a loss of nearly 12,500… Audio
Samoan economy rocked, despite no Covid-19 cases
Samoa continues to have no confirmed cases of Covid-19, but like almost everywhere else in the world, the local economy has been hit hard by lockdown restrictions. Chef and restaurateur Joe Lam joins… Audio
Linda Clark & Richard Harman discuss politics and progress
The change at the top of the National Party's hierarchy and the nation's overall progress under Alert Level 2 are on the agenda for this week's panel discussion, which includes guests Linda Clark and… Audio
Three Minutes Max: Krishna Botica on hospitality's necessary survival
Three Minutes Max, succinct opinions from New Zealanders on topics of their choice. Restaurateur Krishna Botica discusses the need to make big decisions very quickly to ensure the survival of NZ… Audio
Aida by Giuseppe Verdi Performed by the APO
The grandest of all grand operas, presented at the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra's "Opera in Concert" for 2018. Video, Audio
Coming up
Dick Frizzell: 'I'm a habitual isolator by nature'
Artist Dick Frizzell has been busy during lockdown putting the finishing touches on his new book Me, According To The History Of Art. The self-described 'habitual isolator' joins the show to discuss… Audio
Remuera residents gagging at eel and sewage miasma
Residents in the Auckland suburb of Remuera say they're being plagued by dead eels, sewage floating down streams and smells so pungent it makes them gag.
3MM: Theresa Gattung on reducing face-to-face meetings
After leaning into using video calling services like Zoom for meetings during lockdown, leading businesswoman and author Theresa Gattung is calling for a reduction in face-to-face meetings moving… Audio
Woman charged with assault for spitting at train staff
A 32-year-old woman has been charged with assault after allegedly spitting at Auckland Transport staff.
3MM: Wayne Brown on NZ's impending economic shift
Three Minutes Max, New Zealand commentators with succinct opinions. Commercial developer and infrastructure owner Wayne Brown shares his thoughts on how Covid-19 challenges Auckland's place in the New… Audio
Covid-19 testing station opens in Ōtara
A Covid-19 testing station has opened in south Auckland suburb Ōtara today to target the Pacific community.
Quarantunes: flutist Hannah Darroch improvises in her hotel room
New Zealand flute player Hannah Darroch describes her dash for home and how Covid-19 has affected her life and work.
South Auckland food bank demand more than doubles
Mangere Budgeting Services staff are fielding pleas for supplies from as far south as Hastings, their boss says.
Covid-19: Middlemore Hospital on standby in case of mass outbreak
South Auckland health authorities say they're preparing for the worst-case scenario, but don't expect it to happen.
Wendyl Nissen: Living Simply Through the Seasons
A Natural Year follows Wendyl Nissen's tranquil life in the Hokianga countryside over a twelve month period. She joins the show to discuss her new book and how the move to self-isolation in the… Audio
