Auckland Region
Disruption to continue as rail shutdown hampers South Auckland services
The upgrade of Auckland's rail network looks set to cause more disruption as more people return to work and schools reopen.
Māngere East shooting: Two seriously injured at South Auckland home
Two people have been seriously injured after a shooting at a house in Māngere East, in Auckland.
Person critically injured after stabbing in Remuera
A person was critically injured after a stabbing in Auckland today.
One dead, six injured after two-vehicle crash in Auckland
One person has died and six others were injured following the crash in Papakura last night.
Pile of dumped rubbish at Ihumātao as high as the trees
Illegally dumped rubbish at one of Auckland's most archaeologically significant sites has been piling up as high as the trees.
Woman hurt with knife in sexual assault at Auckland park
Police say a woman was hurt with a knife in a daylight attack at an Auckland park yesterday.
'It has been the privilege of a lifetime to have led Auckland Pride'
Auckland Pride executive director Max Tweedie is stepping down from the role after this years' Pride Month festivities.
Body of elderly man found in central Auckland lodge
An elderly man has been found dead inside a backpackers lodge in the central Auckland suburb of Parnell.
Senior nurses appointed to Starship to address Māori health inequity
Two senior health appointments will address Māori inequity by championing health and leading Te Tiriti across nursing
Groping-accused sailor claims one was accident, others never happened
She has pleaded not guilty, saying two of the incidents never happened and the other was an accident.
Auckland's Shakespeare production hit by thieves
Auckland's Pumphouse Theatre has been burgled just ahead of the start of its summer Shakespeare season. It begins this weekend with Antony and Cleopatra. But thieves have broken into the theatre and… Audio
Public transport headaches greet commuters returning to work
People in the country's two biggest commuter cities are facing heavy public transport disruption as they return to work this week.
One hospitalised after altercation on Auckland motorway
One person has been hospitalised after an altercation on the motorway in Auckland on Monday afternoon.
Van found still in drive after crushing and killing woman, inquest hears
Svetlozar Kraleva says he still has questions about the death of his wife Krasimira Kraleva more than two years ago.
Navy sailor facing court-martial over alleged groping
Roselia Daniella Epati has pleaded not guilty to three charges of indecent assault.
'He was a real character' - Whānau farewells father found dead
A family grieving the death of Michael Pikikotuku Asher say their perception of police has "somewhat improved" since their handling of his daughter's disappearance 20 years ago
ASB Classic tennis organisers still looking for improvements
The return of international tennis to Auckland has been given a pass mark by those in charge of international tours - but local organisers are pushing for improvements.
Four arrested after fleeing through Auckland and Hamilton - police
Four young people have been arrested after police said they fled through South Auckland and into Hamilton.
Diversions in place after fatal crash east of Pukekohe
A person has been killed in a crash between a truck and car in South Auckland.
Man jailed for taking 'upskirt' videos of girls at Newmarket
A man has been jailed for taking 'upskirt' videos of unsuspecting young women and girls at a shopping mall.
