Nick is a Local Democracy Reporter based in South Auckland.
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Phil Goff denies wrongdoing as SFO considers expenses probe
Auckland Mayor Phil Goff has come out swinging maintaining he has 'nothing to hide'.
Middlemore breast service: Old machines broke down and froze during biopsies
DHB forced to replace aging machine after it broke down and froze during biopsies.
Middlemore Hospital officials deny PM's 'sewage down walls' claim
Public health officials are denying PM's claim human waste breached walls of hospital.
Oranga Tamariki faces more backlash as south Auckland 'youth prison' bid gathers steam
'Youth prison' draws further backlash with residents rubbishing latest attempt.
Whakaari/White Island: Middlemore Hospital's National Burns Centre gets $100k for rehab machines
"We have continued to receive donations this year at quite significant levels."
South Auckland social agency not happy with Goff's housing & transport spiel
The head of a leading south Auckland social agency has taken a swipe at Mayor Phil Goff.