Auckland
Auckland mayor says parking fines should be at least $100
It's time to ramp up fines for overstayers in Auckland street parks according to the city's transport agency. Central government sets the fines, but they haven't gone up in close to a quarter of a… Video, Audio
Kids caught up in illegal dirt biking need a safe space - youth worker
Five people have been arrested and six vehicles impounded after a police crackdown on illegal dirt bikers in south Auckland over the long weekend.
About 50 bikes gathered at the Manukau Memorial… Video, Audio
Auckland deputy mayor on mayor's forwarded emails calling councillors 'dip shits'
The government's at-least $1 billion buyout scheme for flood ruined homes has left councils scratching their heads about how much of tab they'll be picking up, and where the cash is coming from.
The… Video, Audio
Police target swarming dirt bikers on Auckland roads
Swarming dirt bike riders causing havoc on Auckland roads will be a target of police this long weekend.
A special squad will be using the Eagle helicopter as well as traffic and surveillance cameras… Video, Audio
Auckland retailers sceptical on more fog cannon funding
Embattled retailers doubt more money for fog cannons will stop the spate of ram raids they're experiencing.
The government's announced another $11 million for the fog cannon scheme - which the police… Video, Audio
West Auckland reacts to Budget 2023's free prescriptions
The government's making prescriptions free - saying an estimated three million people will no longer have to worry about the cost of collecting their medicine. It says there were more than 135,000… Video, Audio
Police seek shooter after St Lukes road rage incident
Auckland police have launched a manhunt after a road rage incident last night led to the shooting of a teenage girl.
The girl was travelling in a minivan with family members when police say the car… Video, Audio
Crime rise on Karangahape Road hurting local businesses
Auckland's Karangahape Road is home to more than 400 businesses and is widely known for its restaurants, coffee shops and boisterous night life.
But street crime is causing headaches for business… Audio
NZ boxer Mea Motu claims IBO bantamweight belt
New Zealand boxer Mea Motu is a world champion.
Motu claimed the IBO super bantamweight world title last night after beating Canadian Tania Walters on the Fight for Life card in Auckland.
The… Video, Audio
Auckland Deputy Mayor on response to proposed budget
Auckland Council should jettison at least some of its airport shares to balance the budget, according to more than half those who made submissions on the mayor's controverial proposal.
The city has a… Video, Audio
The Week in Detail: Cycleways, cancelled ferries, and FIFA
The Detail podcast brings you the issues behind the news every weekday. Here's what we covered this week. Audio
How we plan for New Zealand's next big disaster
We're a country prone to natural disasters - but are some areas better prepared than others? Audio
Mike Bush details critical report on Auckland flood response
As the Auckland Anniversary floods swamped the city, its emergency management and the mayor were out of their depth dealing with the crisis.
Minutes mattered, but most of the damage had been done… Video, Audio
Simeon Brown tepid on cross-party support for harbour crossing
The government's hoping to get cross party support for a new Auckland harbour crossing, unveiling five options today with an accelerated timeline.
The multi-billion dollar proposals include different… Video, Audio
Transport Minister discusses new Auckland harbour crossing
Michael Wood says all options for a new Auckland harbour crossing include safe walking and cycling access and light rail, which will unlock the ability for people make connected journeys around the… Video, Audio
Five options offered for new Auckland harbour crossing
A new crossing for Auckland's Waitematā Harbour has been talked about for decades but now the government has set a date for construction to start, and it is within this decade.
Works on an… Video, Audio
