Todd Niall
Did Auckland Council go too far in spending review?
Staff in the Auckland mayor's office say their privacy was breached when a million emails were checked by auditors investigating Len Brown's conduct in the wake of his extramarital affair last year. Audio
Top Stories for Wednesday 19 February 2014
Did Auckland Council go too far in spending review?; Anger over use of parliamentary privilege; Shane Jones' letter to Commerce Commission released; Wells challenges for a medal in Sochi; Former… Audio
Councillors fear backlash over State House art work
Auckland councillors fear controversy over the one million dollar artwork modelled on a state house, destined for the waterfront, may scare off future benefactors. Audio
Auckland councillors debate revamp
Modern art, money and politics could collide today as Auckland councillors ponder a one million dollar representation of a State House, destined for the city waterfront. Audio
Auckland launches domestic tourism push
Music, colour, extravagant costumes, and people of all ages filled an Auckland park yesterday for the annual Big Gay Out. Audio
Auckland Mayor seeks deal for early start to rail tunnel
The Mayor of Auckland Len Brown has asked the Government to commit to funding half of the city's downtown rail tunnel project, in a new deal that would see an early start to construction. Audio
Auckland Mayor seeks deal for rail tunnel early start
The Mayor of Auckland Len Brown has asked the Government to commit to funding half of the proposed downtown rail tunnel, in a plan to fast-track the start of construction. Audio
Len Brown to pay $40,000 following affair
The mayor of Auckland Len Brown is to chip in forty thousand dollars of his own money, towards an audit which has cost a quarter of a million dollars in the wake of his extra-martial affair. Audio
Auckland aims to grow its influence
A high-powered group of business and public sector leaders is to lead efforts to double the rate at which Auckland's economy is growing. Audio
International consultant backs Auckland growth plan
A high-powered group of Auckland business and council leaders has been formed to speed up efforts to double the rate at which the city's economy grows. Audio
Outspoken for 10 January 2014: Auckland's people
Auckland correspondent, Todd Niall, looks at the changing face of Auckland in the light of the latest census figures which show a significant increase in the numbers of Asians now making their home in… Audio
Night testing continues on Auckland's new electric trains
The fourth of Auckland's fleet of 57 new electric trains has arrived from Spain as work continues to launch a new era of commuter train travel in the city. Audio
Cameron Brewer has been cleared of not declaring gifts
In an about turn the Auckland City Councillor, Cameron Brewer has been cleared of not declaring gifts. Audio
Mayor's critic also failed to declare freebies
There has been an ironic twist in the Len Brown hotel room affair, with one of his main opponents being revealed as having failed to declare a four-night freebie on the Gold Coast. The broadcast… Audio
Auckland Councillors ready to put Mayoral woes in past
The mayor of Auckland Len Brown and some key councillors believe they can get back to work, after a rare public censure of the mayor for breaching a code of conduct. Audio
Auckland Mayor Len Brown censured in council meeting
Auckland councillor Dick Quax says Len Brown is a lame duck mayor and is asking whether the city can be governed effectively under his leadership. Audio
Auckland mayor speaks up after being censured
Len Brown remains mayor of Auckland tonight after surviving the biggest test of his career in front of the Auckland Council. Audio
Len Brown is still the mayor of Auckland
Len Brown is still the mayor of Auckland tonight after surviving his biggest test in front of the Auckland Council. Audio
Our Auckland correspondent previews today's crucial meeting
The day of reckoning has come for the mayor of Auckland Len Brown as he faces public censure from his councillors, and a possible vote of no-confidence. Audio
Pressure builds on Len Brown
Auckland's mayor Len Brown continues to brush off calls for him to resign just ahead of tomorrow's crucial council meeting which is expected to censure him over breaches of a code of conduct. Mr Brown… Audio