Amelia Langford
Grey Power wants review of Asian immigration in Auckland
Grey Power has asked the Auckland Council to review the number of Asian immigrants in the city. It made the plea in a submission to the Council about the city's plan for the next thirty years. Audio
Were migrants left out of Rugby World Cup?
An Auckland academic has been labelled an ignorant Pakeha after he questioned whether the Rugby World Cup meant much to ethnic communities. In an opinion piece published online, Geoff Dickson says he… Audio
Brooke Fraser, Naked and Famous dominate music awards
Brooke Fraser and the band The Naked and Famous were the big winners when New Zealand's music royalty gathered at Auckland's Vector Arena last night for the annual Vodafone music awards. Audio
Tauranga businesses say support package 'good start'
Bay of Plenty businesses say financial support from the government to deal with the fallout from the Rena grounding and oil spill will help. Audio
Internet users to receive copyright infringement notices
Internet users who have illegally downloaded music, film or television will soon receive the first formal warnings under new anti-piracy laws. Audio
250 jobs to go at Christchurch meatworks
The farmer owned and supplied Alliance Group of meat processors and exporters has confirmed 250 jobs are to go as its Sockburn plant in Christchurch closes. Audio
Drug smugglers sent to jail for up to ten years
A court has heard that group of drug mules who attempted to smuggle millions of dollars worth of P into New Zealand had been under significant financial pressure from loan sharks. Audio
All Black Ma'a Nonu delighted with reception at parade
Huge crowds poured into central Auckland yesterday to try to catch a glimpse of the All Blacks during their Rugby World Cup victory parade. Audio
Government to pilot drug court in Auckland
Forget night courts, Auckland is to have a drug court. Audio
Convicted sex offender to be relocated
The Department of Corrections says it has decided to relocate a convicted sex offender who had been paroled to South Auckland. Audio
Artist Bill Culbert to represent NZ at Venice Biennale
A decision to send an overseas-based New Zealand artist to the art world's version of the Olympics has surprised some industry players. Audio
More synthetic cannabis banned
Three more synthetic cannabis products will be banned to try to stymie suppliers' attempts to get around the crackdown. Audio
Residents label user pays parking proposal 'ridiculous'
Some Aucklanders are balking at the prospect of paid car parking spreading out into the suburbs. Audio
Smith questions WHO report on Auckland air quality
The Environment Minister says he's questioning World Health Organisation data that shows Auckland's air quality is worse than Sydney's and the same as Tokyo's. Audio
Young people demonstrate reluctance to vote
Almost 200,000 people under 30 years old have not yet enrolled to vote in November's general election, sparking concern from several groups including the national students' union. Audio
Thousands gathered in Manukau to cheer on Manu Samoa
Thousands of people gathered in Manukau at the Pacific Events Centre yesterday to watch Samoa and Fiji battle it out on the big screen. Audio
Ban on heavy vehicles on summit of Mt Eden is on the way
An Auckland tour operator says a council plan to stop buses visiting the top of one of the city's key landmarks is crazy. Audio
3 more in court over Auckland airport pilot stunt
Police have arrested three more men over the fake pilot stunt at Auckland airport at the weekend. Audio
Party Central ready to rock on Auckland's waterfront
Amelia Langford reports from the Cloud on Auckland's waterfront. Audio
Hive of activity at Eden Park as final preparations made
The opening ceremony begins at Eden Park at seven thirty tonight. Audio