Auckland
Meet the Papakura tattoo artist who inks celebrities
Leroy Roberts is on a mission to put Māori art on the map, one tattoo at a time. Jogai Bhatt meets the artist who counts big names among his clients.
Maori talent alongside Booker & Pulitzer prize winners at Auckland Writers Festival
The Auckland Writers Festival starts on May 14 and its promotional push highlights a roll-call of talent from across the arts; Booker prize winner for 2023, Paul Lynch, plus generations of Maori… Audio
Will Auckland be able to charge its electric ferries?
Maritime operators have been discussing ways for Auckland's ferry network to reach zero emissions at a conference in the city.
Ferry service to replace busted Wynyard Quarter bridge
A ferry service to replace a busted bridge in Auckland's viaduct won't have anywhere near the capacity needed and could take more than three times as long as the usual walk. Eke Panuku boss David… Audio
Union calls for AT to make bus stops safer
Auckland transport's blaming a recent spike in violent attacks at bus stations on the school holidays saying more young people were using public transport. First Union Organiser Hayley Courtney speaks… Audio
Ferry won't resolve Wynyard Quarter woes
Businesses in Auckland's Wynyard Quarter say replacing a broken bridge with a ferry won't make up for lost business. Reporter Finn Blackwell spoke to businesses. Audio
Auckland Airport unveils plans for new domestic terminal
Auckland Airport has unveiled a first-look at its new terminal building, due to open in 2029. Felix Walton reports. Audio
How 19th century leader Apihai Te Kawau shaped Auckland
A new stage production in Auckland looks at life for Ngati Whatua through the eyes of one their most prominent tupuna, Apihai Te Kawau, who signed Te Tiriti O Waitangi in March 1840. Audio
Neighbours 'threatened and harassed' by lodge residents
Neighbours of a Parnell lodge that burnt down say the residents living there threatened and harassed them, and they've had no action from police or the government. Jordan Dunn reports. Audio
Season 2 | Episode 3: Papa Tom Davis, From the Seas to the Stars (Rarotonga) | Untold Pacific History
Papa Tom, an extraordinary Cook Islander who smashed new frontiers in space and the ocean in a life that spanned many fields of work. Video, Audio
The Muriwai Deli: From food trucks to permanent fixture
The Muriwai Deli is a permanent fixture in the West Auckland community, but it wasn't always that way. Audio
Season 2 | Episode 2: I’Iga Pisa, Samoa’s Unsung Hero | Untold Pacific History
The life story of I'iga Pisa, an independence activist who sailed hundreds of kilometers in a small canoe to escape exile from Samoa. Video, Audio
Charity event in Auckland raise funds for autistic children
Charity event in South Auckland raise funds for autistic children. Audio
Season 2 | Episode 1: The Forgotten Soldiers of Niue | Untold Pacific History
The Forgotten Soldiers of Niue: 150 men plucked from their island paradise and sent to the French frontlines in WWI. Video, Audio
Season 2 | Video Trailers | Untold Pacific History
Told in three separate stories, season two of Untold Pacific History shines a light on key events in the Pacific that have been little told in Aotearoa. Video
Vandalised K Road rainbow crossing leaves community furious
Auckland's Karangahape Road is known for it's colourful community and today, that community is furious after the vandalism of it's rainbow crossing. White paint was slathered over the crossing by… Audio
Final call for feedback on Auckland's Long-term Plan and Future Fund proposal
Aucklanders have just two more days to consult on the direction of the city with submissions closing on Thursday for Auckland's Long-term Plan. Audio
A taste of the future of dairy
Justin Gregory tries Daisy Lab's prototype precision-fermented products, which aim to have the texture and mouthfeel of dairy product, but are made without input from a cow. Audio
Auckland's largest celebration of Pacific cultures returns
Auckland's largest celebration of Pacific cultures returns. Audio
Yānum - Fragments of Femininity
Artham Dance Company want to shake up both an ancient text and a revered dance tradition. The company founders tell Justin Gregory they are not afraid of a challenge. Audio