Todd Niall
Did Auckland pass test as major events destination?
Some of the biggest moments in the tournament have been hosted by Auckland - the opening night, two of the quarter finals, both the semis and the final last night. Audio
Auckland prepares to cope with thousands of rugby fans
Thousands of rugby fans will again flood into downtown Auckland to celebrate on the final weekend of the Rugby World Cup. Audio
Govt queries Auckland's plan to restrain urban sprawl
The government is at odds with Auckland Council's blueprint for the future. Audio
Hundreds help clean up Bay of Plenty beaches
There's some good news today for Bay of Plenty beaches, with wind and sea currents forecast to move oil from the Rena down the coast, but not on to the coastline. Audio
Top Stories for Friday 14 October 2011
The stranded ship Rena continues to list, amid growing fears about the impact on the region's economy and environment. Wel hear today from those involved in the salvage effort, and the clean-up on the… Audio
Top Stories for Thursday 13 October 2011
Maritime New Zealand says it's prepared for the worst; Maketu locals demand answers from Maritime NZ; Maritime Union slams government for Rena disaster; the Prime Minister responds to criticism about… Audio
Expanded fanzone only half full for Sunday matches
Crowds on Auckland's waterfront peaked at close to fourteen thousand people last night, less than half of the thirty thousand capacity of the downtown fanzones. Audio
Auckland commuter rail purchase caps 20-year rebuild
Auckland's new fleet of electric commuter trains will be in service within two years after the contract was awarded to the Spanish company CAF yesterday. Audio
Spanish firm wins contract to build Auckland commuter trains
Auckland's fancy new fleet of electric commuter trains is to be built in Spain, following the signing of a half billion dollar contract this afternoon Audio
Mayor's casting vote expands Auckland's fan zones
Auckland's Rugby World Cup fan zones are to expand but only after a heated council debate which included blunt criticism of the cup minister Murray McCully. Audio
Mayor's casting votes expands Auckland's fan zones
It has taken the mayor's casting vote to secure Auckland Council funding to expand the city's rugby world cup fan zones. Audio
Auckland ratepayers being asked to fund more fan zones
The Auckland Council will be asked today to stump up another million and a half dollars to pay for more Rugby World Cup fan zones. Audio
Auckland correspondent discusses report on train problems
Our Auckland correspondent Todd Niall. Audio
Crowd undersestimation caused RWC chaos
An independent report into rail disruption before the opening match of the Rugby World Cup, blames inaccurate estimates of likely crowds. Audio
Rail link to Auckland Airport being considered
A rail link to Auckland's airport is a step closer with a technical report recommending the plan be pursued. Audio
Auckland faces challenges to deliver 30 year plan
Auckland faces some major challenges in delivering the ambitious goals in its thirty year development plan. Audio
New blueprint for Auckland's future being launched today
A plan to re-shape Auckland and boost its economy over the next thirty years is being launched in the city this morning. Audio
Minister still to approve extra space for Auckland RWC fans
Just hours before rugby fans again gather on Auckland's waterfront, the Rugby World Cup minister is still to decide whether to grant his own wish that the fan zone be expanded. Audio
Police seek smaller crowd size for expanded fan zone
The police are questioning whether the public will be safe enough under the plans to expand the rugby cup fan zone in downtown Auckland. Audio
Strained relationships between Auckland Council and Government
The way the Government has handled the announcement of changes on the waterfront has strained relationships with its partner in the fan zone, Auckland Council. Audio