Finn Blackwell

Auckland

Reporter at Radio New Zealand (RNZ)

I write things. Reporter for RNZ. Screaming into the void since 2018. [email protected]. Views are my own

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Articles

Northern Club's historic Auckland building damaged by ivy

3 days ago | rnz.co.nz | Finn Blackwell

Auckland's exclusive Northern Club has been damaged by the iconic ivy that covers the exterior of the building. The 156-year-old private members' club in the central city paused ivy growth last year while investigating how best to proceed with the building's restoration. The club said it had identified the ivy, which covered the outside of the building had been causing damage to the historic clubhouse, compromising the façade. Scaffolding had been put up to safeguard the façade, it said.
Wayne Brown thinks 'supercharging Auckland' can pull country out of recession

3 days ago | rnz.co.nz | Finn Blackwell

Auckland's mayor has updated his manifesto for the city, focusing on areas he says need urgent attention for growth. Wayne Brown released his manifesto in 2023, calling on a different relationship between the super city and central government and going over a plan to "fix Auckland". His updated manifesto, released on Monday, put the focus on Auckland as the driver for economic growth, and a way out of recession.
Government announces harsher penalties for boy racers, fleeing drivers

4 days ago | radionz.co.nz | Finn Blackwell

The government has announced harsher penalties for boy racers and fleeing drivers, as it tries to clamp down on anti-social road behaviour. New legislation is proposed to target drivers who don't stop for police, while speeding or driving dangerously, those taking part in unauthorised street racing or doing burnouts, intimidating convoys and unlawful dirt bike gatherings, or those who cause excessive noise by having siren battles.
Government announces harsher penalties for boy racers, fleeing drivers

4 days ago | rnz.co.nz | Finn Blackwell

The Government has announced harsher penalties for boy racers and fleeing drivers, as it tries to clamp down on anti-social road behaviour. New legislation is proposed to target drivers who don't stop for police, while speeding or driving dangerously, those taking part in unauthorised street racing or doing burnouts, intimidating convoys and unlawful dirt bike gatherings, or those who cause excessive noise by having siren battles.
50 firefighters battle blaze at WINZ office as smoke billows over Auckland's Glen Innes

1 week ago | radionz.co.nz | Finn Blackwell

Fire investigators are at the scene of a blaze inside a Work and Income building in Auckland on Thursday. Crews were called to the fire on Mayfair Place in the suburb of Glen Innes at about 7am. At its height around 50 firefighters and extra support vehicles were battling the blaze. The blaze sent smoke billowing into the sky over Glen Innes this morning. Footage seen by RNZ shows smoke pouring out from the Work and Income building, as it burnt from the inside.
50 firefighters battle blaze at WINZ office as smoke billows over Auckland's Glen Innes

1 week ago | radionz.co.nz | Finn Blackwell

Fire investigators are at the scene of a blaze inside a Work and Income building in Auckland on Thursday. Crews were called to the fire on Mayfair Place in the suburb of Glen Innes at about 7am. At its height around 50 firefighters and extra support vehicles were battling the blaze. The blaze sent smoke billowing into the sky over Glen Innes this morning. Footage seen by RNZ shows smoke pouring out from the Work and Income building, as it burnt from the inside.
Prosecutors claim road rage sparked Auckland double murder

2 weeks ago | rnz.co.nz | Finn Blackwell

Crown prosecutors claim a road rage incident led to the murder of an Auckland couple two years ago. Lok Fung Lorrence Li is charged, alongside Shu Man Poon, in the murder of Fuk-Fu Joseph Kwok and wife Mei Han Chong at their home in November 2023. The pair are also charged with conspiring to murder Li's landlady in a separate incident, after she refused to let his mother stay at the property. Proceedings were due to start on Monday, but were delayed, with Li's trial commencing on Thursday.
Ellerslie double-murder trial begins

2 weeks ago | radionz.co.nz | Finn Blackwell

The trial for the man accused of murdering a couple in the Auckland suburb of Ellerslie two years ago has begun. Lok Fung Lorrence Li, 27, is charged alongside Shu Man Poon, 43, for the killing of Fuk-Fu Joseph Kwok and his wife Mei Han Chong at their home in November 2023. The pair are also charged with conspiring to murder another person in a separate incident. Proceedings were due to start on Monday but were delayed, with Li's trial commencing on Thursday.
Ellerslie double-murder trial begins

2 weeks ago | rnz.co.nz | Finn Blackwell

The trial for the man accused of murdering a couple in the Auckland suburb of Ellerslie two years ago has begun. Lok Fung Lorrence Li, 27, is charged alongside Shu Man Poon, 43, for the killing of Fuk-Fu Joseph Kwok and his wife Mei Han Chong at their home in November 2023. The pair are also charged with conspiring to murder another person in a separate incident. Proceedings were due to start on Monday but were delayed, with Li's trial commencing on Thursday.
Auckland Council urging correct disposal of lithium-ion batteries after Glenfield fire

2 weeks ago | rnz.co.nz | Finn Blackwell

Auckland Council is urging the public to dispose of batteries properly as the number of rubbish fires increases. It comes after last week's devastating fire at the Abilities Group recycling plant on the city's North Shore. The plant in Glenfield caught fire last Thursday evening, burning to the ground and destroying essential equipment. The organisation provided employment and support to more than 100 disabled people.