Auckland Region
Power lines down on Auckland motorway after crash
Auckland's arterial Great South Road has been closed after power lines were brought down onto the road by a crash, police said.
Commuters warned of delays in Auckland, Waikato, Napier
Three people have died and commuters have been warned of delays in Auckland, Waikato and Napier, after a day of crashes and a police incident involving the Armed Offenders Squad.
Man arrested after police stand-off at Auckland home
Two loud bangs were heard after the armed offenders squad approached with shields.
Vehicle fire blocks lanes on Auckland motorway, expect delays
The New Zealand Transport agency said in to expect delays until the vehicle was moved.
Aucklanders rate quality of life high, but down on previous years
A biennial survey on urban wellbeing has found that three in four Aucklanders rate their quality of life positively.
Child found dead in car was allegedly smothered
A man has been charged with her murder after the girl was found dead in his car last month.
Fire crews battle massive waste station blaze
A large fire at a waste station in the Auckland suburb of Onehunga has now been contained.
Auckland Council's off-leash rule changes at popular dog park over-the-top - pet owner
Off-leash dog rule changes 'using a sledge hammer to crack a nut' Audio
Alleged extortion case by supermarket security guard referred to police
Pak N Save is conducting a review after a security guard allegedly tried to extort a customer. Audio
Man charged after stealing $10,000 in property from cars
The man was arrested in the Botany area on Monday afternoon, and was now facing 15 charges.
Man in critical condition after stabbing on North Shore
A man is in a critical condition in Auckland Hospital after a stabbing on the city's North Shore this afternoon. Police were called to the scene on Birkenhead Avenue just after 2:00pm after the victim… Audio
Auckland Council proposing dog-free areas in parks
Dog owners are chewing over a proposal that would see significant changes to Auckland dog walking rules. Auckland Council is recommending some areas in 14 regional parks and 64 local parks become… Audio
Stabbing sees police swarm Auckland's Birkenhead Avenue
A number of police vehicles are in attendance and armed officers were guarding the road.
Officers used excessive force arresting car-stealing children
Two police officers ruled to have used excessive force in the arrest of a group of children have escaped punishment.
Casino wants larger deck so more people can smoke while playing pokies
The move has outraged public health groups who are opposing the casino's application to the Gambling Commission. Audio
New electrified train line creates a buzz among Pukekohe residents
Auckland's most southern station now has a direct connection to the CBD.
Catholic Bishop warns of money scam using his likeness
Bishop Steve Lowe told RNZ he saw a Facebook account posing as him, asking for money from followers online.
Blaze on Remuera property in Auckland now extinguished
A blaze that broke out on a residential property in the Auckland suburb of Remuera on Monday afternoon has been extinguished.
Emergency crews fight large house fire at Tuakau south of Auckland
Emergency crews have been fighting a large house fire south of Auckland on Monday.
Trains return to Pukekohe after two-year station closure
Commuters can now take the train directly between Pukekohe and Auckland CBD after the rail line was electrified. Audio
