Auckland Region
Kāinga Ora puts social housing development on hold after backlash
The development in Auckland has been controversial since the beginning, with Kāinga Ora apologising for "missing a step" and not opening the project for community consultation.
Kāinga Ora rejects claims of anti-competitive behaviour
Property developer Winton has accused the state housing provider of overpaying for land.
Fletcher Building expects $150m hit to earnings
Fletcher Building says higher labour and material prices, and more difficult building conditions had increased the rebuild costs of the SkyCity International Convention Centre.
Grant backing Big Gay Out and Polyfest facing the chop
The one Auckland councillor who voted against the mayor's proposed budget says they need to consider other options than cutting contestable grants to plug part of the $295 million budget shortfall.
'A faux pas' as Brown plan to cut council costs goes awry
Mayor Wayne Brown is defending his comments that caused trading in Auckland Airport shares to be halted for an hour today. Audio
INZ recognised danger Samsudeen posed but was stymied by law, review finds
Immigration handled the Lynnmall attacker correctly but was limited in what it could do because of immigration laws, a review has found.
NZX trading halt on Auckland Airport lifted after mayor's remarks
A trading halt on Auckland Airport shares sparked by Auckland mayor Wayne Brown's reference to a significant public cash raising has been lifted.
Three teens charged over Auckland liquor store robbery
Three teenagers have been arrested following last week's robbery of a liquor store in the Auckland suburb of Grey Lynn.
New Lynn knife attacker shot dead by police sought early deportation
A year after the New Lynn supermarket knifeman asked immigration officials to revoke his residence, he told them to hurry up his deportation.
Reviews into Alan Hall miscarriage of justice nearly complete
Various reviews into whether state lawyers and police were complicit in the Alan Hall miscarriage of justice case will be done in the next few months.
Hit-and-run death: Name suppression lapses for man facing murder charge
Name suppression has lapsed for a man charged with murder after an alleged hit-and-run involving a pedestrian at the Glenmall car park in Glen Eden.
Police search for witnesses after woman assaulted in Auckland walkway
A woman has suffered moderate injuries after a serious assault on a public walkway in Auckland's Mount Albert.
Trio plead not guilty after Sandringham dairy robbery and fatal stabbing
Two of the accused have been named, while one has continued name suppression.
'Great things' happening in South Auckland garages too - Willis
National Party deputy leader Nicola Willis says Christopher Luxon did not mean to offend when he said "brothers" were sitting South Auckland garages and pondering lives of crime. Audio
Motorists asked to avoid area in Māngere Bridge after bus crash
One person has been critically injured after a crash in South Auckland involving a car and a bus.
Three south Auckland suburbs to get reduced speed limits
Auckland Transport is set to introduce new reduced speed limits across three south Auckland suburbs from next month.
Auckland Film Studios expands
Auckland Film Studios has opened two new sound stages to meet the growing demand for studio space from international productions. Screen Auckland manager Matt Horrocks joins Karyn on the programme. Audio
Man arrested over Auckland assault that left victim in critical condition
A 21-year-old man has been arrested in relation to a serious assault in Warkworth.
Visa processing delays cloud Christmas reunion plans
As the last 12 days until Christmas loom, some families are despairing over visitor visa delays which mean they will not see parents and grandparents until next year.
Council probes dog attack on child in Auckand
Auckland Council's animal management team is investigating a case where a child was hospitalised after being bitten by a dog over the weekend.
