Auckland Council
Free speech debate goes full noise
Two online provocateurs from Canada sparked debate about free speech and hate speech here without ever setting foot in the country or saying anything meaningful about New Zealand. Audio
Free speech debate goes full noise
Two online provocateurs from Canada sparked debate about free speech and hate speech here without ever setting foot in the country or saying anything meaningful about New Zealand.
AudioOmbudsman investigates Akl Council's handling of 900k report
The chief ombudsman has launched an investigation into how Auckland Council handled the release of a $900,000 report into the feasibility of a downtown stadium, following complaints from two… Audio
Phil Goff hits back at councillors’ claims of distrust
Auckland Mayor Phil Goff has hit back at councillors who say they have lost faith in him because he has created a distrustful political working environment. Video, Audio
Bidois: 'If Goff cut council expenditure, Auckland wouldn't need fuel tax'
Parliament's newest MP Dan Bidois discusses the win and the issues his new electorate faces. Audio
This is Todd Niall
One of radio's most recognisable broadcast voices, Todd Niall from RNZ, is hanging up his microphone and heading into a new realm - working for Stuff. He talks about his 33-year career at RNZ in which… Audio, Gallery
Akld mayor commissioned report without councillors' knowledge
Some Auckland councillors were shocked to discover Mayor Phil Goff had commissioned a report into a downtown stadium - a report they didn't know exist, and which they've recently learnt cost close to… Audio
Auckland Council report blows budget to $935,000
A report which has cost the Auckland Council nearly a million dollars, is inconclusive on whether a downtown stadium is worth pursuing. Auckland Correspondent Todd Niall talks to John Campbell about… Video, Audio
Auckland librarian claims she wasn't paid to cash up
A former Auckland librarian says she was never paid for cashing up and tidying after closing time. Zac Fleming continues his investigation into companies that are making their staff work for free. Audio
Auckland Council underpaid 17,500 staff
Auckland Council underpaid 17,500 current and former employees when it bungled annual leave, sick leave and public holiday entitlements dating back to 2010. Audio
Akld Council to remind managers to pay for hours staff worked
Auckland Council chief operating officer Dean Kimpton says the council will remind managers to pay their staff for all the time they've worked, after a former librarian claimed she often worked for… Audio
Mt Eden church hall remains quake prone
A derelict church hall in Mt Eden has had no strengthening done on it five weeks after engineers said it needed immediate work. The heritage-listed St James hall is in the middle of a bitter tug of… Audio
Auckland building owners seek second opinions on quake checks
More than 150 Auckland building owners have opted to shell out thousands of dollars in a bid to reconsider their earthquake prone status. After earthquake assessment legislation was passed last year… Audio
Sale of $57 million former Waitakere Council HQ on the cards
The headquarters of the former Waitakere City Council in west Auckland may be sold, reaping tens of millions of dollars.
America's Cup: NZ may gain up to $1b - David Parker
It's taken months of wrangling and the threat of the the event being moved to Italy but a deal has finally been struck for the America's Cup venue on Auckland's waterfront. Taxpayers will pay $114… Audio
America's Cup: Last-minute deal secures Auckland venue
A last-minute deal has secured the America's Cup sailing regatta for Auckland. The deal's announcement came just hours before a deadline set by Team New Zealand which had been meeting potential… Audio
America's Cup: $214m Auckland waterfront deal struck
After months of uncertainty, a deal has been done to host the 2021 America's Cup on Auckland's waterfront. Last night, the government announced an agreement in principle with Auckland Council and Team… Audio
Akl councillors vote down 'inhumane' flight restrictions
A proposal to ban Auckland Council staff from flying business class has failed to get off the ground.
Auckland councillor labels business class ban 'inhumane'
A proposal to ban Auckland Council staff from flying business class on work trips has failed to get off the ground, with one councillor describing the suggestion as 'inhumane'. Video, Audio
Penny Bright to fight house sale: 'I'm not going anywhere'
Ms Bright said she found out in a letter from the High Court last week that her million dollar Auckland home will be sold to recover more than $30,000 in unpaid rates and penalty fees. Audio
