Matthew Hutching
Auckland city centre residents welcome overnight parking fees
Auckland city centre residents group spokesman Adam Parkinson says a turnover of cars is good for local business Audio
100-year-old Northland runner's secret to a long life
Now to Northland, where the world's oldest-known "parkrunner" has recently celebrated his one hundredth birthday and his 175th ParkRun. Whangarei man Colin Thorne turned 100 years old a couple of… Audio
Woolworths asks shoppers to show care after staff abuse
The holiday season's almost upon us, and Woolworths New Zealand is launching a campaign today, asking shoppers to show some care at the supermarket. Staff are continuing to report high levels of… Audio
The challenge of vetting political candidates in New Zealand
With less than a month to go until New Zealand goes to the polls, the selection of party candidates and the quality of background checks is once again in the spotlight. It comes after a number of… Audio
The Caker closes iconic Karangahape Road bakery
It's the end of an era of deliciousness in Auckland. Much-loved bakery - The Caker - has closed its flagship store on Karangahape Road. Founder Jordan Rondell started making her incredible iced… Audio
Japan's 'Ninja Bear' killed, eaten by locals
To Japan now, where some tourism organisations have reportedly been harassed by China over the country's release of treated water into the Pacific Ocean from Fukushima. And in other news - a bear -… Audio
Saturated earth keeps burials from happening in Tai Rawhiti
Time now to hear what's been happening on the East Coast in Tai Rawhiti... Funeral burials have been on hold there for most of the year, as the ground is saturated from the constant rain. Meanwhile… Audio
Auckland Transport to close crossings
Auckland Transport is planning to close seven pedestrian crossings over railway lines around the city, as it gets ready for more frequent trains with the City Rail Link.
But it's upset several… Audio
Auckland Transport closing pedestrian rail crossings, but is that making it safer?
Auckland Transport is planning to close seven pedestrian crossings over railway lines around the city, as it gets ready for more frequent trains with the City Rail Link. But that's upset the… Audio
Truss quits, but chaos for Conservatives not quite over
The UK is looking for its third Prime Minister in four months, after Liz Truss bowed to pressure and quit overnight.
She's only been in the top job for 44 days - and is now the shortest-serving Prime… Audio
Shining new Ngā Hau Māngere bridge opens to public
Get your wheels, your shoes, your fishing rod and reel – the old Māngere Bridge has been replaced and is opening to the public.
For more than 100 years the communities of Onehunga and Māngere Bridge… Video, Audio
Police warn NZers over 'staggering' rise in online fraud
Police are warning New Zealanders to beware of sales on social media, because they're seeing a staggering amount of fraud in online trading.
A 24-year-old has been arrested and charged over 27 scams… Audio
Actor Peter Rowley remembers his friend, legendary David McPhail
A close friend of David McPhail says he felt his 'soul go back down through the mattress' when he woke to news he'd passed away this morning.
Actor and writer Peter Rowley worked alongside comedy… Audio
Onehunga low traffic trial sees quiet streets but some loud critics
A traffic safety project in an Auckland suburb has created quiet streets, but also an uproar of criticism from many who did not know it was happening.
Plywood boxes have blocked several thoroughfare… Video, Audio
NZ Live - Great North
On New Zealand Live today, the winners of The Folk Album of the Year at last year's New Zealand Music awards - Auckland's Great North join us in studio. Audio