Matthew Theunissen
Govt, Auckland Council to pay $250m on America's Cup
The Government is committing an extra $22.5 million to the America's Cup. But it will only be paid if Auckland Council coughs up another $14.5 million to help pay for higher than expected… Audio
Flooding risk could force closure of Piha camp ground
One of Auckland's most well known camp grounds will have to remove all of its cabins and could shut down altogether after a report into severe flooding at Piha earlier this year. Audio
America's Cup: Dutch syndicate bids for 2021 regatta
A two-time America's Cup winner is rumoured to be heading a Dutch sailing syndicate's last minute bid to take part in Auckland. Yacht clubs have until the end of the day to apply to take part in 2021… Audio
Auckland Council plans 100 sites for freedom campers
Auckland Council has put up a list of over 100 parks where people will be allowed to sleep in their vehicles without having to pay. But some locals whose properties border the free "campsites" aren't… Audio
Car-free trial to go ahead on Auckland's Queen St
Plans are afoot to ban cars from Queen St and other roads in central Auckland. Councillors today voted unanimously to trial the idea next year, which would radically transform the city centre. Video, Audio
Healthy Auckland Together takes aim at junk food ads
Auckland public health officials are on the attack over advertising junk food to children. Healthy Auckland Together has just laid a complaint with the Advertising Standards Authority about an ad for… Audio
South Auckland community in shock after second shooting
A person has been taken to hospital with serious injuries, after what's believed to have been a shooting in south Auckland early this morning. The incident in Manurewa comes less than 36 hours after a… Audio
Man fatally shot in Otara
A man has been charged with murder after a shooting which left the victim dead and a South Auckland community in shock. Video, Audio
Man shot dead in Ōtara street overnight
A man is dead after a shooting overnight in Ōtara in south Auckland. A homicide investigation has been launched and police are at the scene. RNZ reporter Matthew Theunissen is there. Audio
Mainzeal fell into debt despite $10m loan
A court has been told that a $10 million loan failed construction firm Mainzeal gave to associated companies generated hundreds of millions in wealth for them. Audio
Environmentalists decry court approval of Mangere development
Opponents of a massive housing development set to be built alongside historically significant land in Mangere, Auckland say they will do whatever it takes to stop it going ahead. Audio
Mainzeal had to be 'clairvoyant' to know of troubles - defence
Dame Jenny Shipley's lawyer says competent business people will be put of becoming directors if a court rules against the bosses of construction giant Mainzeal.The company's liquidators are suing some… Audio
Melanoma rates declining by 1% a year
New Zealand's melanoma rates very rarely give cause for celebration but there's been some good news today. Despite New Zealand having some of the highest rates of melanoma in the world, kiwis in their… Audio
Ruapehu early warning alarm essential - volcanologist
A volcanologist says the early-warning system on Mount Ruapehi is essential. Ruapehu Alpine Lifts, which runs Whakapapa and Turoa ski fields, is locked in negotiations with the Department of… Audio
Who should pay for Ruapehu's eruption warning system?
The company operating the Ruapehu ski fields is in a battle with Department of Conservation over who should pay for a warning system to alert people of eruptions and possibly devastating lahars. Audio
Russian billionaire Waiwera owner in hot water with locals
Waiwera residents hope their thermal pools will once again become a tourist hotspot after languishing under the management of a Russian billionaire and his diamond-dealing associate. The lease was… Audio
Taimo survivor speaks out 26 years after abuse
A man who gave evidence against one of the country's worst child sex offenders says the first time he spoke in detail about what happened to him was 26 years after the abuse, during a police… Audio
Sex abuse survivor hopes court outcome helps people heal
A survivor of one of the country's worst child sex offenders hopes all of the young people who were abused can heal. Alosio Taimo's offending spanned nearly 30 years, with the youngest of the victims… Audio
Not recording Mainzeal transactions a mistake - Richina boss
The boss of Mainzeal's parent company says he never paid particular attention to the legal impact of transactions that ultimately led to the construction giant's demise. Richina chief executive… Audio
Mainzeal couldn't secure money due to regulatory issues in China
Dame Jenny Shipley concedes she and the rest of the board of failed construction firm Mainzeal never sought legal advice about whether they'd be able to secure money they needed from China. Audio
