Todd Niall
America's Cup decision time for Auckland Council
Auckland Council is set to pick its preferred site for the 2021 America's Cup base on the city's waterfront. Officials who've been looking at options ranging in cost - from $120 million to $59 million… Audio
120,000 people rush to check Auckland's new property values
Auckland home owners rushed online today for their first glimpse of the council’s three-yearly property evaluations. The average property value increased by 46 percent. Video, Audio
Auckland - officially a $1m city
The average value of Auckland properties has jumped 46 percent in just three years, but it will be Monday before ratepayers can check how much more they will be paying in rates. Video, Audio
Goff wants govt to chip in for 2021 America's Cup
Auckland's mayor says the benefits from hosting the 2021 Americas Cup regatta will be felt throughout the country, not just his city. It'll cost Auckland betwen $140-190 million to host the event and… Audio
America's Cup in Auckland: Six building options on table
Auckland city councillors will get their first look today at six options to build the spaces needed by teams if the city hosts the next America's Cup. It will also be the first time they'll get an… Audio
Auckland Council struggling to get building work signed off
Aucklanders waiting for a final sign-off for building work are experiencing an almost 25% wait due to staff shortages and increased activity. Todd Niall reports. Audio
Pukekohe express train plans get messy
Pukekohe commuters have been looking forward to a hi-tech, nonstop train service to Auckland starting in two to three years. But a promise made late in the election campaign by the National Party to… Audio
Markets Update for 3 November 2017
A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio
Auckland port expansion plan dismissed as cynical
A plan by Ports of Auckland to expand and invest in its current CBD waterfront site has been dismissed as cynical and disrespectful. The mayor and government want it moved. Video, Audio
Rooftop park, hotel in Auckland Port's 30-year plan
Auckland's port company has unveiled what it wants to do over the next 30 years - with plans for a one-hectare public park on top of a parking building, a new hotel, and a contentious wharf extension.
…Auckland Council communications team under review
Auckland's mayor Phil Goff is already talking job cuts in his councils communications and engagement teams, even before an initial review is considered by the politicians. A review leaked ahead of… Audio
Markets Update for 26 October 2017
A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio
What do new govt deals mean for Auckland?
Winston Peters' pledge to shift Auckland's port to Northland appears to be on the back-burner with the coalition agreement saying only the new government will look at the feasibility of moving the… Audio
What does new govt mean for housing?
The lack of affordable housing in Auckland was a key election issue. RNZ Auckland correspondent Todd Niall joins us with detailed analysis. Audio
Early Business News for 20 October 2017
A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio
Kiwi Hub app overloads Auckland Transport system
Weeks of trouble for Auckland's public transport website have been linked to the Kiwi Hub smartphone app, in which thousands of travel card users had given login details. Auckland Transport says it… Audio
Top Stories for Thursday 12 October 2017
Police have confirmed most of the country has been without fixed speed cameras for more than a year. The Tongan community in Palmerston North are mourning the loss of a mother, teacher and recently… Audio
Auckland Housing Accord a 'dismal failure' - councillor
Just 98 affordable homes have been put up for sale out of the more than three-thousand homes so far completed under the government Housing Accord in Auckland. Senior councillor Chris Darby says the… Audio
Pay overspending shadows Goff's first mayoral year
Auckland's mayor Phil Goff's marks his first year in office this weekend. But the shine may have come off with details emerging of a $42 million budget blowout on salaries and almost $13 million spent… Audio
Team NZ reveals next America's Cup protocols
The 37th cup regatta will be sailed in 75 foot monohulls, probably with foils, and teams will be required to have at least three crew members from their home country. Todd Niall reports. Video, Audio