Auckland Region
Police arrest man, seize cash, drugs in Auckland
Ammunition, cash and drugs were seized in a police bust in Auckland last week.
Mayoral candidates offer solutions to liquor outlets problem
Mayoral candidates say the number of liquor outlets in south Auckland is an issue, but disagree about how to tackle it.
Auckland Council to fight for hotel bed tax in Supreme Court
Auckland Council is fighting for a controversial hotel bed tax the Court of Appeal ruled "invalid".
House, vehicles shot at in Glen Innes overnight
A house and two vehicles were shot at in Glen Innes in Auckland.
Police union calls for added protection after assault on officer
A police union president says courts need to send a clear message to anyone who attacks officers.
Police hunt for man who robbed Auckland bank
The hunt is on for man who carried out an aggravated robbery of a bank in Auckland's North Shore.
'Pretty shocking': Frightened family hid in basement, resident says
Hearing bursts of gunfire on a quiet suburban street was terrifying for residents, a Grey Lynn man says. Audio
Man in critical condition after being shot by police in Auckland
A 32-year-old has been shot and seriously injured by police investigating a firearms incident in Grey Lynn.
Auckland landscape: Impending changes to planning rules
Big changes are coming that could affect the planning and the future face of the Auckland region, including the housing landscape. Aucklanders have been able to have their say on the council's… Audio
Schools prepare to turn away students out of enrolment zones
Some schools are coming to terms with the effects of a push to introduce more school enrolment zones and amend existing ones.
Auckland Transport to hold Fullers360 service to account
Devonport ferries are to be included in Auckland's public transport network after 18 months of discussion, but fares are unlikely to change any time soon.
Man charged with Glendene murders remanded in custody
A 27-year-old man has been remanded in custody after appearing in the Waitākere District Court today charged with murder of two people in the west Auckland suburb of Glendene yesterday.
Man charged with murder of pensioner Maria Brown
A man has now been charged with the murder of Maria Brown.
Gang members facing robbery, drugs and weapons charges after police raids
Members of several gangs have been arrested, with one man facing 20 charges involving armed robbery and possession of firearms and drugs.
Workplace shortages see Tegel staff internally redeployed
Volunteers from the company's head office, including accountants, planners and IT workers, have been drafted in to boost numbers on the production line due to the 'unprecedented' number of workers off…
Calls for greater transparency over patient's death
The family of a woman who died at Middlemore Hospital have a right to know what happened, advocates say.
Man injured after car fails to stop, police mount search
The search began after a speeding vehicle failed to stop for officers in Takanini, Auckland.
Call for new ideas on helping low-income households with high kai costs
A social service provider assisting thousands of Aucklanders wants to see more innovation to help with the rising cost of food.
Elderly woman found dead in car had lost legal battle over mother's estate
An Auckland woman who was found dead in her car last week lost her home in a legal battle with her brother.
Henderson shooting: Man charged with murder over woman's death
Police have charged a 34-year-old man with murder following the death of a woman in West Auckland.
