Todd Niall
Transport Minister dismisses major report
The Government is dismissing a new council report which supports the construction of a rail tunnel under central Auckland. Audio
New report on Auckland tunnel leaves Government unmoved
A major new reports back the Auckland mayor's plan for a multi-billion dollar rail tunnel but the Government is still refusing to come on board. Audio
Team NZ Catamaran mothballed after reaching 30 day limit
Team New Zealand's multi-million dollar America's Cup catamaran is to be mothballed after sailing just thirty days. Audio
No sign of challenger for Auckland mayoralty
One of the biggest political jobs in the country may not be seriously contested next year, with no sign yet of a challenger to Auckland Mayor Len Brown. Audio
The clean-up in Whenuapai
Some people in Whenuapai are preparing for a weekend without electricity, after the tornado cut a swathe through their neighbourhood on it's way towards Hobsonville. Audio
Auckland correspondent at the Hobsonville cordon
And after yesterday's drama, more thunderstorms could be on the way. Audio
Latest from Hobsonville
Our reporter Todd Niall is at the scene of the school construction site where three people died and seven where injured. Audio
Todd Niall reports from Hobsonville
Another report on the damage to Hobsonville and its environs. Audio
Man charged with $3 million fraud described as victim himself
The man accused of a multi-million dollar fraud whose victims included the president of the National Party, has today been described by his lawyer as a victim himself. Audio
Pacfic community wants stronger say in Auckland
Pacific communities in Auckland want a bigger say in the running of the city. Audio
Councillors say Govt trying to take over Auckland planning
Several Auckland councillors have accused the government of trying to take control of the city, by deciding how an important new plan will be brought in. Audio
Auckland public transport use has slowed
The once rapid growth in the use of public transport in Auckland has slowed, and the region's agency say it will probably miss this year's targets. Audio
Builders and agency say labour's housing plan is doable
House builders say its unclear how the Labour Party could deliver it's plan for affordable homes across the country. Audio
Insight for 11 October 2012 - Auckland Housing
Todd Niall explores proposals to alleviate Auckland's housing problems. Audio
Call for public sector role in providing Auckland housing
Those involved in the property market say the private sector is unlikely to provide all of the additional housing needed in Auckland over the coming decades. Audio
Auckland council to revisit Maori exclusion from budget debate
Auckland's mayor hopes to persuade his council today to overturn a decision to divert this year's budget debate away from a committee that includes Maori. Audio
Our Auckland correspondent on planning changes
And joining us now to talk more about what these plans mean for Auckland is our Auckland correspondent, Todd Niall. Audio
Auckland transport card passes first weekday test
Auckland's new electronic public transport ticketing has so far managed it's first day in the hands of weekday commuters. Audio
