Auckland Region
Arrest after indecent exposure incidents at Auckland park
Police are asking anyone who may have seen a person indecently expose themselves at a central Auckland park to get in touch.
One dead after 'serious incident' on SH20
Travel to Auckland Airport via SH20B (Puhinui Road) will now be diverted as police investigate.
Critically-injured man dies in Takanini after reports of fighting
A man has died at a house in Takanini where there were reports of disorder and fighting.
Elective surgery waiting list numbers up 53 percent in Counties Manukau
The number of people in South Auckland waiting for non-acute elective surgery continues to grow.
Crashes slow holiday traffic in Auckland and Waikato
The highways are starting to fill up as holidaymakers hit the road, and crashes have slowed the flow of traffic.
Christmas hampers a weight off shoulders for those in need
Enough hampers and presents to fill a rubgy field for those in need in our largest city. Charities were spreading Christmas cheer up and down the motu. From New Zealand's national stadium to community… Audio
Hundreds of roads in Auckland to get lower speed limits
More than 1600 roads in Auckland are set to have their speed limits reduced by 30 March.
Kāinga Ora admits mistakes over 'neighbours from hell'
A West Auckland resident who went 'through hell' for months has received an early Christmas present.
Fijian-Aucklanders see promise and hope as Rabuka set to lead
Members of Auckland's Fijian community say they are "delighted and relieved" by last night's election result.
Auckland mayor says Pasifika, Diwali will avoid budget axe
Big local cultural celebrations such as Pasifika, Diwali and the Lantern Festival will not face funding cuts, but other local events are not so certain, Auckland mayor Wayne Brown says.
Family of Massey woman found dead confront accused in court
Emotions erupted at a West Auckland court room today as the family of a woman, who was found dead, screamed at the man accused of her murder.
AUT returns to Employment Authority today
AUT will return to the Employment Relations Authority today as part of its plans to make 170 academic staff redundant. Yesterday, after a legal bid by the union representing teaching staff, the… Audio
Man charged with murder over death in West Auckland
A 30-year-old man has been arrested in relation to the death of a woman in West Auckland yesterday.
Man in custody after report of assault in Auckland's Browns Bay
One person is in custody after police were alerted to reports of an assault at Northcross in Browns Bay.
Homicide inquiry begins after woman dies at Auckland property
Police have launched a homicide investigation after a woman died in the suburb of Massey this evening.
Police probe woman's violent death in Auckland
Police say they will be going door-to-door today making enquiries in Massey where a woman was killed yesterday.
Man who died at Muriwai Beach named
Police have named the man who died at Auckland's notoriously dangerous Muriwai Beach.
Cost of living, rentals factors as SPCA inundated with animals needing foster homes
Auckland's SPCA in Mangere claims every year the centre is reaching breaking-point to be able to catch up with the backlog of cats to be fostered.
Arrest made over Ōtara shooting
A man has been charged with attempted murder in relation to a shooting at the Ōtara shopping centre last month.
Chinese community members march against rising crime
Members of the Chinese community are marching in Auckland this morning to protest against what they say is rising crime.