Amelia Langford

On the eve of the Rugby World Cup, Auckland Mayor Len Brown is urging people to plan ahead to avoid missing out on the festivities. Audio

Rugby fans have gathered in central Auckland to greet the Australian Team at their official welcome ceremony at Aotea Square. Audio

Student groups say the fall in ranking of New Zealand universities in a major international league table should be a big wake up call for the Government. Audio

A Whangarei mother who lost her son to meningococcal septicaemia 11-years ago is dismayed to hear of a second death connected with the White Cross private accident and medical clinic in Whangarei. Audio

Improving exports are helping pull the wine industry out of its slump, but that's tempered by the high Kiwi dollar eating away at profits. Audio

An American parenting handbook that promotes hitting children to make them obedient is being investigated here. Audio

The Commerce Commission has issued a stern warning to sunbed operators to stick to the facts when making claims about the benefits of the beds. Audio

The father of an Auckland man is pleading for anybody with information to come forward so the police can track down his son's killer. Audio

The family of a murdered Auckland taxi driver say they are relieved justice has been done. Audio

Heavy snow is forcing schools to close across the country. It's a double blow for Canterbury students who have already lost weeks of precious school time due to the earthquakes. Audio

Auckland drivers are being warned they'll will be hit in the pocket twice if a congestion charge goes ahead. Audio

Trams for Auckland's waterfront are now officially on the rails, with the bright red vintage models to be unveiled to the public on Saturday. Audio

A 17-year-old has been charged with the murder of a teenager stabbed to death outside a party in Auckland. Audio

A soaring New Zealand dollar means it's more tempting than ever to shop online and take advantage of the US dollar's slump. Audio

A group of Norwegians living in Auckland say they have never felt so far from home after the twin terror attacks around Oslo that have left their country in mourning. Audio

A vocal critic of the Government's planned upgrade of the stretch of State Highway between Auckland and Northland has renewed his calls for the project to be scrapped because the land is more more… Audio

A lobby group is warning New Zealand could become a toxic dumping ground for old televisions and computers if the Government does not take action. Audio

The Auckland District Health Board may have averted a legal showdown after a frustrated father threatened to take it to court for failing to stop people lighting up outside its hospitals. Audio

Making it to work on time can be hard slog especially if you live in Takapuna or Petone, which have topped a list of the worst commutes by car in morning traffic. Audio

As for the off field action, big screens, big bands and a big ball will all be on offer for rugby fans at Auckland's waterfront entertainment hub. Audio