Auckland Region
Man charged after alleged indecent assault of high schooler on bus
Police say the student was indecently assaulted on an Auckland bus.
Police launch homicide investigation after death of man in Pukekohe last year
Police have launched a homicide investigation following the death of a man in Pukekohe late last year.
Parts of South Auckland ditch bin tags
Papakura residents will no longer need to purchase and use prepaid bin tags from 1 May - the last area in Auckland to stop using the tags.
Call for help as Auckland homelessness spikes
The number of people sleeping rough in the city is up more than 50%, prompting a plea for help. Audio
'Some of the worst they've ever seen': Landlords fined
The tenants were evicted after complaining about sewage in the kitchen, electrical problems, a lack of working smoke alarms.
GridAKL's contribution to Auckland economy revealed
Auckland innovation hub GridAKL estimates it contributes $424 million a year to Auckland's economy, including nearly $170m of indirect spending.
Massey University records unexpected $3.7m surplus
The result comes after a tough few years, when jobs and courses were slashed.
The kitchen that's open 20 hours a day this month
Chef Chris Waghorn is up at 2am at Auckland's Māngere Refugee Centre, and he'll likely still be in the kitchen for another 12 hours or so every day during March.
Push for more women in council ahead of local elections
While women account for 51 percent of Auckland's population, they hold only 37 percent of elected positions in Tāmaki Makaurau.
Man found dead on Auckland's North Shore
The unexplained death of a man in Auckland on Friday is being investigated by police.
What next for Auckland’s ailing night-time economy?
Late-night businesses in the CBD are reporting fewer customers due to the cost-of-living crunch and ongoing concerns about crime.
Crash victim 'overwhelmed by kindness' after losing leg
Pawanjit Singh Ghatora had his leg crushed by a car while taking a walk in West Auckland at the beginning of February.
Three-car crash blocks lanes on Auckland's Northern Motorway
Emergency services were called just before midday after three cars collided near the Silverdale off-ramp.
Papakura recycling plant's latest fire extinguished
The fire at the metal recycling plant in the Auckland suburb of Papakura has been extinguished. It started on Wednesday afternoon, thick, black smoke billowing from the fire causing an... Audio
No one involved in fatal Auckland triple-car hit and run comes forward
A month on, police say the drivers of the three vehicles that killed Joshua Love on his 34th birthday have not come forward.
Man convicted for part in $2m money laundering scam
The Aucklander pocketed more than $60,000 for helping offshore offenders who duped two Kiwi victims.
Surgeries deferred because of power outage at Greenlane Clinical Centre
About 50 surgical procedures and 85 outpatient appointments at the centre had to be deferred.
Veteran Auckland councillor to step aside
The veteran Auckland councillor has been involved in local government for more than two decades.
Business confidence in Auckland remains in doldrums
However, it has improved slightly, "with fewer businesses reporting negative sentiment", the Auckland Business Chamber boss says.
'More steam than smoke': Firefighters still at scene of metal recycling plant fire
The fire is now contained, and under control, but not yet out, Fire and Emergency says. Audio
