Auckland
Pasifika Festival cancelled due to coronavirus concerns
Mayor Phil Goff says the two-day festival has been cancelled amid concerns about the risk of the virus being transmitted to the Pacific Islands by attendees. Video
Beethoven with a Pacific twist: Students take Tiki Orchestra to festival
A group of students from Auckland's Pacific community will make their orchestral debut at this weekend's Pasifika Festival. Audio
Surf lifesaving patrols close at popular Auckland beaches
Weekday surf lifesaving patrols have come to an end at some of the Auckland region's most popular - and dangerous - beaches.
The New Zealander trying to tame the common cold
Kiwi Gary McLean is a Professor of Immunology at the London Metropolitan University. His recent research has been looking at developing a possible inoculation for the common cold - something that has… Audio
Calling Home: Claire Harvey in Palau
Claire Harvey only intended to be in Palau for 12 months when she accepted the role of President of the National Development Bank of Palau. She's Calling Home this morning from her base on Palau's… Audio
NZ Post international mail centre evacuated
New Zealand Post's International Mail Centre in South Auckland was evacuated after a package was found.
Our Current Song: Pitch Black - 'Third Light'
Third Light is the title track from pioneering Kiwi electronic duo Pitch Black's sixth studio album. Michael Hodgson, who is one half of Pitch Black along with Paddy Free joins Jim in studio to… Audio
Professor Michael Baker on NZ's coronavirus threat
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern is urging calm as panicked shoppers rush for medical supplies and empty supermarket shelves in the wake of this country's first coronavirus case. Professor Michael… Audio
Calling Home: Charles Olsen in Madrid
Having been enticed by a love of Spanish art and flamenco guitar, New Zealand artist and poet Charles Olsen arrived in Spain in 2003 with the intention of staying for a month. Seventeen years later… Audio
The Kiwi living in an Italian Covid-19 danger zone
Last week, Jackie Miller joined the show for our Calling Home segment, where she told listeners about her lifestyle in the Liguria region of Italy. Seven days later she is living in a Covid-19 danger… Audio
This Is Us | Episode 6: Fatima
Fatima was only 10 when she moved from Iraq, but her love of the water has never left her. For Fatima, nothing feels as good as an New Zealand summer with family at the beach. Video, Gallery
This Is Us | Episode 3: Engin
Engin and his wife Ayla are from the former Yugoslavia, and moved to New Zealand after growing up in Turkey. With their two boys, they love camping and hiking all around New Zealand. Video, Gallery
This Is Us | Episode 2: Latifa and Mahmood
Latifa loves hearing stories from her grandfather Mahmood, particularly about her great-great-grandfather, who moved to the Waikato in 1908 and helped build the first mosque in New Zealand. Video, Gallery
This Is Us | Episode 1: Kareem
Originally from Egypt, Kareem shows us his absolute love of tennis as a way to connect with the community. Video, Gallery
Waikato, South Auckland drought declaration unlocks government funding
Agriculture Minister Damien O'Connor has declared the drought conditions in Waikato and South Auckland an adverse event for the primary sector.
This Is Us | Trailer
A series of digital stories showcasing the diversity of Muslim New Zealanders' experiences as they reveal what they love the most. Video
Auckland Arts Festival cancels performance due to Covid-19
Auckland Arts Festival has cancelled a French performance show due to the impact of the Covid-19 coronavirus.
Death on Auckland train tracks
A person died suddenly on railway tracks near the Remuera station in Auckland.
The future of water in the city that soaks it up
Aucklanders are breaking records for water usage - at the same time as the city breaks records for days without rain. How secure is the city's future water supply if these droughts continue? Audio
