Auckland Region
Auckland Council candidates need to front up on Ports views - union
Candidates for Auckland Council should be clear about their views on privatisation of Ports of Auckland, a union says.
Arrest after man hit by vehicle in Auckland
An arrest has been made after a man died following what police describe as a hit and run in Henderson.
Shoppers flee as masked group rob Auckland jewellery store
Hundreds of shoppers fled as a masked group robbed a jewellery store at the Westfield Albany mall in Auckland this evening.
Public transport use still lagging behind pre-Covid levels
Auckland commuters have been slow to return to public transport with many still working from home at least part of the week, unwilling to risk a service that is still too hit and miss for many…
Former Auckland MIQ facility Jet Park Hotel set to reopen to public
One of the first and biggest hotels to become a managed isolation facility in Auckland is ready to re-open its door for guests. Audio
Lower speed limits set for more than 1600 Auckland roads
The speed limit will change on more than 1600 roads in Tāmaki Makaurau following approval by the Auckland Transport board today.
Auckland’s leading mayoral candidates support online voting option to arrest poor turnout
The two frontrunners in Auckland's mayoral campaign are calling for an end to postal voting and the investigation of an online voting option in time for the local body elections in 2025 in a bid to…
Homicide inquiry lanched into baby's death
A homicide investigation has been launched following the death of a baby in Starship Hospital in Auckland.
Auckland struggling to draw visitors with $20m marketing budget gap
Covid-19 restrictions have eased and the border is open - it is the summer Auckland has been waiting for, but there is a big hole in the promotions budget.
Serious crash closes Auckand's SH18 westbound lanes
A serious crash has closed westbound lanes of State Highway 18 in Auckland and motorists have been warned of delays.
Auckland CBD fires treated as suspicious
Emergency services are treating fires overnight in Auckland's CBD as suspicous.
Businessman could not have sexually assaulted man, defence says
The prominent businessman was sentenced after being found guilty of indecently assaulting three men and then trying to dissuade one from giving evidence.
Man denies serious charges after allegedly forcing person to withdraw cash
A 20-year-old man has denied all charges including kidnapping and threatening to kill after a person was forcibly taken from their home to a nearby ATM last week.
Man died in creek two hours after police failed to respond to 111 call
A man who died in a stream might have been saved if police took a concerned caller seriously, a Coroner has found.
Six arrested in relation to smash-and-grab of Auckland store
Police have arrested six people in relation to robberies in the Auckland Suburb of Mount Albert.
'A beautiful sight to see': Owners emotional during reunion with Burrito
After 11 days lost in Auckland's Botanic Gardens, the toy poodle is found - shivering, hungry and badly dehydrated. Audio
Finding Burrito: Desperate search for missing poodle pays off
An Auckland couple have found their beloved dog after an intense 10-day search.
Woman fights to keep sister's rapist behind bars after victim's death
The sister of a rape victim nearly missed her chance to speak at a Parole Board hearing.
Auckland robberies: South Auckland stores targeted
A Harvey Norman store in Manukau was burgled and a phone repair shop in Panmure also targeted.
'Extremely distressing incident': Person kidnapped, forced to withdraw cash from ATM machine
A 20-year-old man has been charged over an incident where a person was forcibly taken from their home to a nearby ATM.
