Auckland Region

The Blues have suffered a huge blow as the skipper won't be present for the rest of their campaign.

Two out of three lanes on State Highway 20 in Onehunga have reopened after a tree fell overnight.

Tall Black Finn Delany will depart the New Zealand Breakers, one season into a two-year NBL deal.

Emergency services were called just after 9pm to a reported stabbing in Papatoetoe.

A person is fighting for their life after a blaze ignited in an apartment.

Rallies have been held around the country to oppose the bill, which gives three ministers the final say over major infrastructure and development projects.

Former James Cook High School assistant principal Seelan Ramiah told police he felt "so much power and self-worth" out of sexual messages he had with a student.

Christine Argyle of the New Zealand Choral Federation talks to Susie Ferguson about the choral competition coming to Auckland in July. Audio

A recently launched app hopes to take away the time, stress and mental load of planning affordable days out in Auckland. Audio

The relationship between Auckland One Rail and the union has broken down, with "no trust" that workload issues will be resolved.

Flood affected homeowners have hit out at Auckland Council after they called for homeowners to do their bit to future-proof the city against further flooding.

The Save Queen Street Society accuse the council of failing to abide by local government legislation.

They were arrested as they left a container yard - where 17kg of cocaine had been left - on electric scooters.

The move is part of Auckland's 10-year budget and will "swap" its shares in Auckland Airport for less risky investments.

Images from the scene show the scorched roof after firefighters extinguished the blaze.

The only other major freight route between Auckland and Northland remains closed at the Brynderwyn Hills.

"I woke up the next day and couldn't walk," says 24-year-old Claudia, who is now calling for a law change. Audio

Auckland Council plans to launch the new charge alongside the City Rail Link in 2026.

Feedback is wanted on possible restoring an area on Auckland CBD's waterfront to its original name, Te Tōangaroa, and correcting the spelling of Takanini to Takaanini.

Chris was left with a broken eye socket and nerve trauma in his arm after being beaten while working in Aotea Square in January. Audio