Auckland Region
Large cannabis operation uncovered in Auckland
Police found at least 357 cannabis plants at four flats in Manurewa.
Business owners vent at Police Minister over crime
Business owners who say they're dealing with crime on a daily basis got to vent at Mark Mitchell today.
Man facing murder charge after woman found dead at Auckland property
The 43-year-old man,who was known to the victim, is due in court on Wednesday.
Dirt bike rider critically injured in crash with van
The rider is in a critical condition in Middlemore Hospital, following a crash in Māngere East.
Uni confirms student has meningococcal disease
A student living in a University of Auckland hall of residence is in hospital with meningococcal disease.
Freight company and manager fined $28,000 for delivering containers to unapproved location
A freight company and manager have been fined for delivering imported sea containers to a paddock in Auckland, skipping biosecurity inspections.
Law and order focus of community meeting in Manurewa
Minister of Police Mark Mitchell plans to check in with business owners in South Auckland as they continue to grapple with crime and disorder.
Fuel companies quick to hike prices, slow to drop them
Delays in dropping petrol prices are costing drivers $15 million a year, the Commerce Commission says.
Flood-damaged homes still in limbo: 'No reason to believe they will get things done'
More than half of those who registered their flood-damaged homes for Auckland Council's storm categorisation programme are yet to learn the fate of their properties.
'World's worst marine pest' found near marine reserve
Caulerpa has been found at Leigh, north of Auckland, just a short distance from the famous Goat Island Marine Reserve.
More strikes to affect already under-pressure Auckland trains
Auckland commuters are being warned of more train cancellations as maintenance workers join strike action.
Are you wondering what's happening with Ihumātao? So were we
The government says it has had "good robust kōrero" about Ihumātao with the committee tasked with deciding its future.
Building a 'Noah's Ark' for rare fish
It began with seven adult kōkopu caught in 2019 - today, 1000 of their offspring were released in a bid to save their population. Audio
Person killed in three-vehicle crash in Auckland
A person who suffered critical injuries died at the scene of the crash in Auckland.
Driver of vehicle linked to thefts arrested
A vehicle linked to a string of recent Auckland thefts was recovered by police on Sunday afternoon, and its driver arrested.
Payments extended for Cyclone Gabrielle and flood-hit homeowners
The government will continue weekly accommodation payments until June 2025 to help bridge the gap for homeowners until a decision is made on the future of their property. Audio
Ratepayers could lose bins over bad recycling
Dirty nappies, old shoes and electronics keep turning up in the recycling - and it's not on, Auckland's council says. Audio
Owners of flood-damaged homes left waiting until 2025 for buyout news
Authorities say the wait is necessary to get the decisions right, but an advocate says community members feel "let down" by the delay.
People critically hurt after multi-vehicle crash
Police said early indications were that some of the occupants had been critically injured.
Strike set to cause train woes in Auckland today
Auckland train services will be running at only half the usual frequency at peak times.