Phil Goff

At the turn of the millennium, the Timorese people voted for independence from Indonesia. Twenty years on, The Detail talks to New Zealanders who played a part in building a new democracy.   Audio

The government is forging ahead with its Three Waters reforms and says it's time everyone else got on board.

It means drinking, waste and storm water systems will come under four massive water… Audio

Cleaner travelling across Auckland city's harbour is on the horizon.

Two electric ferries, each holding 200 people, will operate across all major inner and mid-harbour services from 2024.

The… Audio

A quarter of homes in Auckland's 'special character areas' could be rezoned for intensification - meaning apartments and townhouses popping up near urban centres to help with the city's housing… Audio

Auckland's mayor says the city is ready to respond to the UN's call for urgent action on climate change.

He says the council's proposed climate levy would work to reduce emissions, decarbonise the… Audio

Team New Zealand chief Grant Dalton says the hope remains of the America's Cup one day returning to being based in New Zealand.

The next Cup will be held at Barcelona in Spain.

A bid from the… Audio

The next Americas Cup will be held in Barcelona in Spain.

A bid from the Government and the Auckland Council to hold the event on Waitematā Harbour has been turned down by Team New Zealand and the… Audio

The Mayor of Auckland says National's proposal to scrap the city's transport taxes will only cripple development after years of underfunding.

In a speech yesterday, National Party leader Christopher… Audio

Vehicle access to Auckland Domain remains closed due to a small number of anti-mandate protesters setting up camp and refusing to leave.

They moved there after Saturday's harbour bridge march… Audio

The Auckland Mayor has confirmed he is bowing out of politics after more than 40 years - including two terms leading the city.

The former MP and Labour Party leader says it is time to pass the baton… Video, Audio

Auckland Mayor Phil Goff is retiring from politics, on Monday  announcing he would not be seeking re-election this year.

Mr Goff, a former Cabinet Minister and leader of the Labour Party, has been… Audio

After less than a month in the orange traffic light setting, Auckland residents are back to the more restricted Covid-19 red and the familiar anxiety that the virus - this time the Omicron strain - is… Audio

Auckland is set to move from the red setting in the traffic light framework to orange on 30 December.

It means gatherings like concerts can take place, provided attendees are vaccinated.

Auckland… Audio

Auckland Mayor Phil Goff has taken an optimistic view on the move to the orange Covid protection level at the end of December.

"I'm not surprised because the government has exercised caution. And… Video, Audio

Auckland councillors will vote this week on the Mayor's proposed climate change levy for the city. The $1 billion climate change package comes as a report has suggest the Council isn't on track to… Audio

Joining Nathan Rarere is the Mayor of Auckland, Phil Goff. Audio

And joining Nathan Rarere to discuss the move to the traffic light system from December the 3rd is the Mayor of Auckland Phil Goff. Audio

Nathan Rarere spoke with Auckland's Mayor Phil Goff. Audio