Rowan Quinn
Ratepayers pick up tab for failed shows
Auckland City ratepayers have been left with Million dollar bill, after the failure of three shows underwritten by the council. Audio
Banks front runner in Super City mayoral poll
UMR Research carried out the poll of residents from around the Auckland region. Audio
Auckland City Council split over Super City
Auckland City mayor, John Banks is under fire from rebel councillors frustrated with his support for a Super City. Audio
Kiwi Monopoly ace to take skills to Las Vegas
On Friday we spoke to star Monopoly player Geoff"the Nimble Thimble"Christopher and now he's off to Las Vegas. Audio
Hikoi to protest against super-city plans
More than 300 people have met at Orakei Marae in Auckland to discuss how to fight the plan. Audio
Clarity sought on super-city jobs
The union representing thousands of Auckland council workers wants a guarantee they'll keep their jobs. Audio
The Government confirms Auckland will be a super-city
Instead of a middle tier of six local councils, the government is proposing up to 30 local boards. Audio
Super Utility could increase user pays for water costs
There are concerns Aucklanders might have to pay more for water. Audio
Sth Ak retailers welcome dropping of assault charges
Sth Ak retailers are welcoming news that charges against a liquor store owner accused have been dropped. Audio
Auckland super city
Leaders in rural Auckland are worried it'll lose its identity if a decision's made to create a super city. Audio
Auckland mayors remain divided on super-city idea
Aucklanders will now find out early, probably by the end of the week, if they could be part of a super city. Audio
Canyoning compensation
Sir Edmund Hillary Outdoor Pursuit Centre has been ordered to pay nearly half a million dollars in reparation. Audio
Hearing into the death of Sergeant Don Wilkinson
A hearing's been continuing to decide whether Iain Clegg and John Skinner will stand trial for the murder of Sergeant Wilkinson. Audio
Court hearing over undercover police officer's death
What happened to an undercover police officer the night he was fatally shot in South Auckland is expected to be revealed today. Audio
Auckland Depositions Hearing
A secret police witness has been giving evidence about the night an officer was killed in a covert operation. Audio
Crash
Emergency services have described a crash that killed four people in Auckland as among the most horrific they've dealt with. Audio
Rape Crisis wants sportsmen to shape up
It's the latest in a series of incidents involving alcohol and inappropriate behaviour. Audio
Honours System Titles
There's a call to make the honours system more Kiwi, as the government turns back the clock to reprise the titles Sir and Dame. Audio
Auckland households asked to chip in
Rowan Quinn asked people in the suburb of Mount Albert what they thought. Audio
