Auckland
Is Auckland really the 'City of Fails', or does it just have a cashflow problem?
Auckland's economy is falling behind that of the South Island and rural areas, and there is no government hero coming to the rescue.
A city with a cashflow problem
Auckland's economy is falling behind that of the South Island and rural areas, and there's no government hero coming to the rescue. Audio
Auckland hosts global darts superstars
Todd Zaner crosses to RNZ sports reporter Jamie Wall on the ground at the New Zealand Darts Masters in Auckland. Audio
'We need to be involved': Pasifika candidates running in Auckland local election
There are former Pasifika candidates and new faces putting their names forward for this year's Auckland local government election in Aotearoa.
The Panel with Deborah Hart and Andie McCombs Part 2
In part two, community sports organisations are crying out for more more volunteers after a 40% drop in people signing up since the pandemic. And finally, is this the longest standing classroom toy… Audio
The Soil Hacker - one farmer's quest to outsmart the weather
Kaipara farmer Stephen Newman is intent on improving soils and pasture in low cost, natural ways. He's now helping others too and hopes these methods will become even more useful as the country… Audio
Pasifika voices stand in Auckand local elections
Auckland's local elections are just months away and Pacific candidates are once again stepping forward. Audio
Around the motu: Amy Williams in Auckland
Amy discusses nominations in Auckland for the local body elections, the latest on helipads, oyster growers and their on going fight against sewage overflows and Auckland's growing homelessness.
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'Learning along the way' with agrivoltaics
Dual land use, with pigs and cattle grazing under solar panels, has unlocked new opportunities for Waitangi Farm in Waiuku. Mostly importantly say Nigel and Merrin Upchurch, it aligns with their… Audio
Auckland councillor tries again to ban helicopters in residential areas
His attempt last year resulted in the motion losing by two votes. Audio
The challenges facing Auckland's next council
Auckland's predicted rapid growth, and all the implications that come with that, has been set out in a pre local government election report from the council's Chief Executive, Phil Wilson. Audio
Politicians targeted by ads, ministers' multimedia handouts
Campaigns targeting politicians in the media are getting more intense - and politicians are getting more multimedia with their own messages for the press. Are these the same old tactics using new… Audio
Man killed after concrete mixer crashes into house named
Mingwei Yu, 38, died after the vehicle flipped onto the Remuera residence on Monday.
Public-facing police counter opens in Auckland CBD
Acting deputy commissioner for the Northern Region, Jill Rogers, says it's fantastic to be opening their doors back in the heart of central Auckland once again.
The Panel with Holly Bennett and David Farrar Part 1
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Holly Bennett and David Farrar. Employers won't be able to stop staff from talking about their pay in new legislation being backed across… Audio
State of the City report warns Auckland falling behind
Auckland's business leaders and key decision makers have been warned the city risks being cast into obscurity as "a global city" according to a report released today. The State of the City report… Audio
City to Farm - how leftovers are giving back to the land
Food scraps from retirement villages and schools are heping to nourish a banana orchard and other farms via the City to Farm project, which aims to keep organic waste out of landfill and help curb… Audio
Youth hub closure a critical loss as funding cuts take toll
The unexpected closure of the Ōtara Youth Hub has left staff without jobs and local rangatahi, young people, without a trusted place to seek help.
The Big Sleepout is back after a five-year pause
After a pause for five years the Big Sleepout - an event aimed at raising awareness and funds to tackle homelessness - is back. Audio
Designing Piha's Eye-Catching Bunker House
The bunker house in West Auckland's Piha certainly stands out. Designer Chris Tate, the person responsible, makes it looks like a very modern bunker. Now it's up for an award at the World Architecture… Audio
