Auckland
Playing with Dragons
Dungeons and Dragons is having a moment - again. But why? AUT student Ellie Marsden asks what she's missing. Audio
Don't Fret
Was this in their own interest? Or did their parents put them up to it? Follow Mayank Kumar's journey as he learns why his young guitar students' chose to play this instrument in the first place. Audio
Riders on the Storm
Every Sunday is a motorcycle group with a difference. How is it changing the mental wellbeing of its members for the better? Max Roskilly investigates. Audio
Alcohol importer, distributor fined $244k for non-compliant bottles
The two companies were sentenced in Auckland District Court following prosecution by New Zealand Food Safety.
Award winning architect Nicholas Dalton
Julian Wilcox drops in to the Auckland offices of award winning Maori architect Nicholas Dalton and the company he founded, TOA. Audio
Making money from scrap metal
More Aucklanders are turning to scrap metal yards to make ends meet. Audio
Wet weather lashes parts of the country
Heavy rain and thunderstorms were forecast last night and today in Auckland and the Bay of Plenty. Auckland received 25 milimetres of rain in just one hour overnight, and more is forecasted for today… Audio
90% of Auckland boarding houses operating illegally
90% of Auckland boarding houses inspected in the past year appear to be operating illegally, with the Corrections Department and Work and Income are still referring residents to them, Auckland Council… Audio
Around the motu: Simon Wilson in Auckland
The imminent closure of Queen Street's landmark department store, Smith & Caughey, Simon discusses the issues, which have led to this. Audio
Aucklanders at peace with congestion charges
Motorists in Tamaki Makaurau will no doubt agree that traffic congestion is one of the city's biggest problems. Northern Infrastructure Forum Executive Director, Barney Irvine speaks to Mark. Audio
Residents left 'shaken' in Auckland drive-by shooting
It was one of two shootings incidents in Auckland overnight - with police still looking for those responsible.
Inside Auckland's lava caves
Caves created by rivers of lava underlie New Zealand’s biggest city. A new research project is documenting Auckland's lava caves, hoping to protect this hidden geological heritage and understand what… Audio
Reality and perception over safe cities
Is Auckland city a crime-ridden nightmare, or is it a perception caused by more apartment-dwellers congregating on the streets? Audio
Assistant principal offered students sex toys at school
The assistant principal attempted to pursue relationships with three students and tried to give them sex toys at school.
Orakei residents not lovin' plans for McDonald's
Residents in the Auckland suburb of Orakei are again battling plans to build a 24 hour McDonald's restaurant in their neighbourhood. Orakei Community Association chair Alistair Bell spoke with Lisa… Audio
Deputy mayor says AT should consult over parking
Deputy Mayor Desley Simpson says it would be fair for Auckland Transport to go back and consult over its parking changes. She speaks to Lisa Owen. Audio
How much do you pay for parking?
Visual journalist Marika Khabazi walked the streets of downtown Auckland to find out how much people are already forking out for a carpark. Audio
Otahuhu businesses battling bad behaviour
Members of an Auckland business association says they're spending almost 200-thousand-dollars a year to fight back against drunk and disorderly behaviour in the town centre. Finn Blackwell reports. Audio
Akl Council pointing out flood risks for home owners
Auckland council is urging flood affected home owners to do their bit to future proof the city against further flooding. Louise Ternouth reports. Audio