Auckland
Medical equipment company director sentenced for payments to DHB manager
William MacKenzie arranged for his company to make 28 payments totalling more than $170,000 to the manager.
Hornets found building nest on Auckland's North Shore
It is the first time a yellow-legged hornet queen has been found in the country.
Auckland Philharmonia: Nightscapes
Explore the shifting moods of evening, from Viennese elegance to profound passion, in this live recording from the Auckland Philharmonia. "Nightscapes" features musical director and conductor Giordano… Audio
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Central Auckland hotel evacuated after fire breaks out
The blaze started in the laundry room.
Auckland Philharmonia: Love Stories
Iconic tales of passion and conflict come to life in this concert recording from the Auckland Philharmonia, "Love Stories." Conducted by Antony Hermus, the performance is anchored by Tchaikovsky's… Audio
Auckland Philharmonia: Tchaikovsky's Violin
Tchaikovsky's powerful Violin Concerto forms the stunning centerpiece of this live concert recording from the Auckland Philharmonia. Conducted by Shiyeon Sung and featuring a brilliant performance by… Audio
Auckland Transport brings back Pothole Promise
Auckland Transport is resurrecting its "Pothole Promise" campaign, pledging to fix 95% of the potholes on the city's arterial and high-volume regional roads within 24 hours. Auckland Transport's… Audio
Auckland Philharmonia: Daphnis et Chloé
Experience a spectacular night of French masterpieces, live from the Auckland Town Hall. Conductor Jun Märkl leads a journey from the sun-drenched exoticism of Saint-Saëns' 'Egyptian' Concerto… Audio
Around the motu: Simon Wilson in Auckland
Simon covers the Local Government election results, including what appears to be the background to Wayne Brown's big win. Audio
Auckland Philharmonia: Spanish Rhythms
This is a live recording of the Auckland Philharmonia's concert 'Spanish Rhythms', performed at the Auckland Town Hall on 31 July 2025. Audio
How Auckland restaurant Fatima's became a Foo Fighter's fave
Popular Auckland restaurant Fatima's 30 years on and now with a new cookbook. Audio
The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo goes Down Under
2025 marks the 75th anniversary of the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo and fans can see it in Auckland next year. Audio
Digital twins and testing possible treatments - leading bioengineer, Merryn Tawhai
Digital twins and the era of personalised medicine - Professor Merryn Tawhai, the director of the Auckland Bioengineering Institute, on reimagining healthcare with virtual doubles. Audio
Moment of Calm: For whom the bell tolls.
There's something soothing about the sound of a town hall clock on a Sunday morning. This one is in Auckland. Audio
Auckland Philharmonia: La Traviata
The central question of Verdi's La Traviata is whether true love is worth sacrificing a life of luxury. This is the choice made by the protagonist, Violetta Valéry, who abandons her world as a… Audio
Suppé, Franz von: Morning, Noon & Night in Vienna, Overture
Performed by the Auckland Philharmonia under conductor Shiyeon Sung at their Classic Series - Tchaikovsky's Violin concert on 25 September 2025 at the Auckland Town Hall.
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New portal lets Aucklanders assess beach conditions
Aucklanders can now check out conditions at the beach before they even leave the house thanks to a new online tool. Audio
Auckland councillor Richard Hills on housing intensification vote
Auckland Council has voted in favour of a new housing intensification plan that clears the way for high-rise buildings of up to 15 storeys around public transport hubs. Auckland councillor Richard… Audio
Auckland councillors vote in favour of housing intensification plan
Auckland councillors have voted in favour of a housing intensification replacement plan that will see 10-15 storey high rises built around public transport hubs. Victor Waters explains. Audio
New apartment block to rent out all 77 units
Whetū, Ockham's latest building in Auckland's Point Chevalier will be build to rent Audio
