Auckland

Air Chathams claims "skyrocketing" prices being charged by Aotearoa's largest Airport will dampen demand on regional routes and threaten its viability. Auckland Airport plans to spend up to 8 billion… Video, Audio

Auckland Councillors have lamented a funding crisis faced by local government at a meeting to set out the consultation for council's ten year budget. They met today to adopt the consultation document… Audio

It's rush hour in Auckland and rail commuters face yet more delays, Auckland Transport has cancelled 19 train services because of speed restrictions, some imposed because tracks are overheating. On… Audio

Is KiwiRail's plans for a new green fleet of ferries absolutely sunk?

The government's refusing to kick any more money into replacing the aging Interislander ferry fleet following a massive cost blow… Video, Audio

The previous government's plans for a second Waitemata Harbour Crossing have been roundly rejected by Auckland council. The draft business case was for the construction of two underwater road tunnels… Video, Audio

If congestion charges work to break up gridlock, why don't we have them in place by now? Audio

"This equity stuff is bollocks": Thats the verdict of Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown when it comes to introducing congestion charges to the city. The council's meeting tomorrow to discuss whether to bring… Video, Audio

Covid lockdowns have left us with a legacy of unwanted and increasingly dangerous dogs. Audio

Thousands of electronic cards used to travel on Auckland's public transport are about to run out of gas. The pre-paid Auckland Transport Hop cards allow commuters to take advantage of cheaper fares… Video, Audio

Aucklanders could be facing a double-digit rates hike next year, as the city council again looks at how to cover costs. Earlier this year, council put rates up by 7.7 percent as part of a plan to plug… Audio

Returning to our earlier story about the coastal walkway on Auckland's North Shore that's been closed due to a stoush between a land owner and the council. For years, the owner of the Firth family… Video, Audio

Auckland's Mayor says the sinkhole pumping sewage into the Waitematā Harbour is a consequence of a city with old infrastructure. It's expected to be ten days before crews can stop the flow from the… Audio

Aucklanders are being warned to stay out of the ocean after the collapse of a major central city sewage pipe which contaminated CBD beaches. A sink hole, at least thirteen metres deep opened up at the… Video, Audio

Auckland's mayor Wayne Brown has unveiled a vision of how he'd like the waterfront to look, under his mission to claw back land currently used by the port. The governing body met behind closed doors… Audio

More commuter disruptions on the timetable for Auckland tomorrow, and following days. It comes after hundreds of bus drivers and Auckland Transport failed to agree on a pay deal during talks today. Up… Video, Audio

Auckland, Dunedin, and now Wellington – does pedestrianisation solve problems, or create them? Audio