Auckland Region
Aucklanders asked for views on future Waitematā Harbour crossing
Aucklanders are being asked to share their views about a future harbour crossing.
Rugby World Cup final: 'Lots of people are getting excited'
Tāmaki Makaurau is buzzing with Rugby World Cup fever as the Black Ferns prepare to take on England in tonight's final at Eden Park.
North Shore businesses targeted in burglaries, ram-raids
There has been another spate of ram-raids and burglaries in Auckland overnight.
Auckland boat capsize: Search resumes for missing child
The search has resumed for a boy missing after a boat capsized in the Manukau Harbour nearly a week ago.
Body found on Auckland beach
Police said they would be unable to confirm the identity until a formal identification took place.
AUT nursing students cared for convicts on placements
More harrowing stories have emerged about the treatment of AUT nursing students - including placement on a dementia ward with convicted rapists and murderers during work experience. Audio
Auckland job fair: 45 employers, 2000 jobs and 800 attendees
More than 2000 jobs were up for grabs at the Ministry of Social Development's Auckland job fair today.
Maurice Williamson lands key role on plugging council's budget shortfall
The new Auckland councillor will head the key committee charged with handling the city's budget deficit of $270 million.
'Overwhelming support': Auckland suburb raises solidarity flag after homophobic incidents
An Auckland suburb wants to make it clear that homophobia isn't welcome in their community.
Principal confirms Year 8 student died at school
The principal of an Auckland intermediate school has confirmed a Year 8 student died on its grounds this week.
Auckland mayor meets council to discuss $270m budget shortfall
"The clock is ticking" - that was Auckland Mayor's message to the council as they met today to discuss solutions to a $270 million deficit in the proposed 2023-2024 Annual Budget.
Tribunal rules against landlord over failure to fix damp rental
A landlord who was challenged about fixing her leaky rental retaliated by trying to evict the family who had spent a year living in a damp home.
Police identify man whose body found in Auckland harbour
Police say they have identified the body found in the Auckland Harbour last night.
Auckland boat capsize: Aerial search continues for missing child
Police say search and rescue operations have resumed for the person missing after a boating tragedy on Manukau Harbour.
Arrest made after officer seriously injured in Auckland road incident
A police officer is in a serious condition after being struck by a vehicle in Counties Manukau, which sparked a major police response this evening.
Female patient punched in face by man at North Shore Hospital
The nurses union is investigating after a woman taken to North Shore Hospital by ambulance was punched in the face and knocked to the ground by another patient.
Police appeal for information after teenager injured in hit-and-run
Police are appealing for information after a 16-year-old girl was seriously injured in a hit-and-run in Ōtara last night.
Mayor Wayne Brown won’t rule out selling council’s $1.91b Auckland airport stake
The Auckland mayor doesn't regard an 18 percent share in a company that isn't paying dividends to be a strategic asset, a spokesperson says.
Fears agency's funding shortfall will lead to uneventful times for Auckland
Auckland's major events calendar looks alarmingly empty from 2024 and the city's culture and economic agency says it urgently needs to find $20 million a year to start filling it.
'Worst landlord': Homeowner claims Kāinga Ora told her to move to avoid unruly neighbours
An Auckland homeowner who says she was advised to sell up and move out to get away from unruly Kāinga Ora neighbours has taken a complaint to the Ombudsman.
