Auckland Region
Meat thief's escape foiled by chip-hungry cop, police say
A policeman who stopped to buy a pack of chips has nabbed a shoplifter who was trying to sneak out of a supermarket laden a stolen basket of meat, police say.
'Don't need bottle stores on every corner': New Auckland alcohol rules closer
It'll be easier to stop liquor stores being opened in some areas, but people needs to stay vigilant, a local leader warns.
Man charged with opening plane's emergency door
Police say the man opened the plane's emergency exit door and jumped out during take-off in a bid to escape police.
City Rail Link gets new CEO, outgoing boss takes up Ireland metro role
City Rail Link has appointed chief financial officer Patrick Brockie to take over from departing chief executive Dr Sean Sweeney.
Phone repairer accused of trying to download customer's nude photos
A Mobile Planet employee has been suspended after reportedly trying to send himself a customer's nude photos.
Record number of patients at Middlemore ED as flu hits hard
Respiratory illnesses are making people sicker than in previous years and many are developing pneumonia, doctors say. Audio
Neighbours unite against multimillionaire's helipad plan
Endangered birds roost near the site of a proposed helipad at a mansion. If a chopper comes near them, they'll be "feather soup", locals say. Audio
'Pretty diabolical': Thieves cut hole in wall to empty food bank
An Auckland food bank is asking for help to fill the cupboards after it was targeted by thieves early last week. Audio
Auckland motorway crash: Six patients hospitalised
The crash involved three vehicles and caused hours-long delays on Auckland's Northern Motorway.
What ram-raided dairy owners want from the govt
Dairy owners in Auckland say the priority for the government's new retail crime advisory group should be to talk to business owners. Audio
Migrant worker says agent claimed asylum benefit in his name
An agent offering migrant employment and visa services has been accused of using a vulnerable migrant worker's details to fraudulently obtain more than $17,000 in benefits.
Woman reported missing in Auckland found safe
The 51-year-old has been found safe and well, police say.
Man charged after woman in her 80s assaulted in home invasion
A 36-year-old man has been charged with aggravated burglary and assault.
'I want her to die': Man's vicious attack on wife in McDonald's revealed
Mitesh Kumar's attack on his wife lasted more than seven minutes, and only stopped when police arrived at the scene.
Auckland's Wynard bridge must reopen in time for Sail GP, businesses warn
Waterfront business in Auckland are celebrating the return of the Sail GP regatta next year, but stress a vital link to the district needs to be up and running when it happens.
Watch: Govt an 'absolute disgrace' on climate change - Hipkins
The Labour leader says if Luxon was being honest on his overseas trips he would be saying the government is taking New Zealand backwards on climate.
Auckland FC sign five-year stadium deal
Auckland FC will play their home games at Go Media Stadium for their first five years of existence in the A-League.
Teens arrested after fleeing police following jewellery store robbery
Police say the alleged actions and violence of the 17- and 15-year-old are "appalling".
SailGP returning to Auckland next year
The international sailing competition was pulled from Christchurch after this year's racing was marred in controversy after dolphins were seen on the course.
'Olympic games of singing' comes to NZ
It is the first time the games have been held in Oceania and only the second time it has been in the Southern Hemisphere.