Auckland Region
New K road toilet block causes stink with some residents
They say its location has attracted anti-social behaviour leaving them feeling unsafe.
Speculation Desley Simpson will stand for Auckland mayoralty
There is growing speculation over whether Wayne Brown's own deputy and political ally is set to challenge him for the city's top job.
Motorists fined, cars seized after police patrol Auckland beach
Karioitahi Beach's speed limit was reduced to 20km/h after a request from local iwi Ngāti te Ata.
Patients 'flabbergasted' as water cut off at hospital
"People were wandering around the ward looking for water," one patient at Auckland Hospital says.
Water back on after country's biggest hospital went without overnight
The water was shut off in one of the main buildings while a leak in ward 38 was fixed. Audio
Hydrofoiling electric ferry takes maiden voyage over Hauraki Gulf
Soaring over the Hauraki Gulf, this Kiwi-built electric ferry is on its maiden voyage. Audio
Water in main Auckland Hospital building shut off for up to 10 hours
The water is off while a leak is fixed.
Search finds no sign of swimmer missing at Piha Beach
The man was in a group of swimmers who got into trouble on Tuesday afternoon.
Man appears in court after police car chase across Auckland
The 31-year-old faces charges of aggravated assault, reckless driving, failing to stop, and unlawfully taking a motor vehicle.
What's causing a spate of rubbish truck fires?
Residents are being told off for inadvertently causing rubbish truck fires.
Two teens arrested after robbery at Auckland Cash Converters
Police have arrested two 16-year-olds after an armed robbery in the Auckland suburb of Panmure on Wednesday morning.
James Blunt announces one-off show in Auckland
The British musician will perform his debut album Back to Bedlam at Spark Arena in October. Audio
Search for person missing at Piha suspended for the day
Five other swimmers have been rescued.
Woman pleads not guilty to throwing rocks through Grey Lynn windows
The incidents took place over almost a year.
Police cars, helicopter swarm Auckland suburb
A man has been arrested after residents in Onehunga recorded what appeared to be a car chase involving a dozen police cars.
Auckland commuters face more train cancellations after month-long network closure
The Southern, Eastern and Onehunga lines were all affected.
Asian communities abuzz ahead of Lunar New Year festivities
Celebrations kick off this weekend as Asian communities prepare to ring in the Year of the Snake.
Dozens of rare hihi chicks hatch in Auckland park
The chicks were born in Shakespear Regional Park's Open Sanctuary this summer following a major translocation project last year.
Auckland FC manager says attitude key to strong A-League debut
Auckland FC manager Steve Corica said their strong first season in the A-League is down to the club's culture. Audio
Scars still linger two years on from devastating Auckland Anniversary storm
Damaged homes still dot the streets in one suburb, marked for demolition after being inundated in January 2023. Audio