Auckland Region
Warning against climbing cranes as disturbing video emerges
A social media user who said they were 16 years old filmed themselves on the boom of a crane 220 metres above ground.
Maunga authority considers closing mountains on holidays
A weekend blaze on Māngere mountain scorched 3 hectares, with 19 crews battling it overnight. Audio
Evacuations after gas main ruptures on Auckland's North Shore
The emergency - caused when the gas main was struck by a third party - has now been resolved, Vector says.
Toddler identified as victim in fatal South Auckland crash
Zion Barbarich, 2, was killed after a car hit a bank.
'Don't be a d***': Community fed up with Illegal dumping
But because the problem involves private property, it falls outside the council's dumping removal regulations.
'A bit of a standoff': Pesky kangaroos test Burma's patience
Former Auckland Zoo resident Burma the elephant has often found herself in "a standoff" as she tries to defend her space from kangaroos arriving suddenly to graze as she adjusts to life across the… Audio
Auckland Capital Valuations delayed another 4 months
The valuations were due in October last year.
Dad of three offers to pay to build $100,000 cycle track, but hits a snag
A south Auckland man's dream of building his beach community their first pump track for kids may finally come true.
'Years of abuse' before mother of four's murder
Toakase Finau was found dead in the boot of her own car while police were doing a routine bail check.
Rain forecast for Auckland, Waikato anniversary weekend
People in Auckland and Waikato heading into the coming long weekend should keep their plans flexible as there could be some rain on the way.
Ahead of a meeting, NZ Herald and Newstalk ZB staff fear job losses
Staff at both organisations have been called to a meeting tomorrow morning to discuss editorial changes.
Samosa seller's shoddy safety records end in hefty fine
The company was visited several times and told what was required, but it deliberately failed to act.
Two Auckland heritage hotels granted near $100k for future proof
Two of Auckland's heritage hotels have been given a financial boost in the latest Auckland Council Regional Historic Heritage Grant.
'It's just asking for trouble' - proposal to limit dog walkers
Auckland dog walkers are split on a council proposal that would limit the number of dogs they can walk at once.
Auckland, Coromandel in storm's firing line early tomorrow
Residents are being warned to brace for heavy rain and gale-force winds as a subtropical low sweeps down from Northland.
Fire on Māngere maunga deliberate - Auckland Council maunga authority
However, Fire and Emergency has refused to confirm the two fires are being treated as arson.
Meth worth $11m found inside wet towels in US woman's suitcase
The woman has appeared in court after 31kg of meth was found in her checked-in suitcases at Auckland Airport over the weekend.
Auckland eatery Amore to pay $18k over unfair contract
After eight months working as a kitchen hand, a 16-year-old says she felt backed into a corner by her employer who told her she no longer had a job if she did not sign a casual contract.
Du Val property entity owed $4.6m to IRD - Report
Tui Terraces Limited Partnership went into liquidation owing nearly $4.6 million in taxes to Inland Revenue.
Man charged after gun fired at Middlemore Hospital
Police say it's fortunate no one was hurt in the incident that occurred three weeks ago.