Stories by John Boynton
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'Nobody wanted to know us' - Minginui locals
In March, the Minister of Regional Economic Development Shane Jones allocated almost $6 million to the Minginui Nursery which will help create 90 more jobs in the area. But locals say if the Bay Of… Video, Audio
Te Reo prison pilot helping stamp out gang rivalries
A pilot programme at a South Auckland prison is being credited with helping Maori men reconnect with their culture, and is stamp out gang rivalries and jail tensions in the process. Video, Audio
Tūhoe come together for bi-ennial Ahurei festival
More than 15,000 people are expected to enjoy kapa haka, sports, debates and more at the three-day bi-ennial Tūhoe Ahurei festival. Video, Audio
Glen Innes exhibition a reminder of the past
Once full of state houses, the median price of houses in the Auckland suburb of Glen Innes is now more than $1 million. The Home Fires exhibition, held in locals' backyards, hopes to highlight what… Audio
A day inside a charter school
Reporter John Boynton spends a day inside one of the 11 charter schools fighting to stay open after Education Minister Chris Hipkins signalled a plan to ditch the charter school model. Video, Audio
Tissue samples from brother's autopsy turn up on front doorstep
The family of a deceased man who received tissue samples from his autopsy on their doorstep say coronial services need to improve. Video, Audio
Iwi calls for ban on Waitakere Ranges access
To protect the ranges from the kauri dieback disease, Te Kawerau-a-Maki wants to stop people entering. Audio
Prisoners' garden to feature at Flower and Garden show
A garden project created by prisoners at Auckland Prison in Paremoremo is set to feature at this year's New Zealand Flower and Garden Show. Video, Audio