Auckland Region
Ahead of a meeting, NZ Herald and Newstalk ZB staff fear job losses
Staff at both organisations have been called to a meeting tomorrow morning to discuss editorial changes.
Samosa seller's shoddy safety records end in hefty fine
The company was visited several times and told what was required, but it deliberately failed to act.
Two Auckland heritage hotels granted near $100k for future proof
Two of Auckland's heritage hotels have been given a financial boost in the latest Auckland Council Regional Historic Heritage Grant.
'It's just asking for trouble' - proposal to limit dog walkers
Auckland dog walkers are split on a council proposal that would limit the number of dogs they can walk at once.
Auckland, Coromandel in storm's firing line early tomorrow
Residents are being warned to brace for heavy rain and gale-force winds as a subtropical low sweeps down from Northland.
Fire on Māngere maunga deliberate - Auckland Council maunga authority
However, Fire and Emergency has refused to confirm the two fires are being treated as arson.
Meth worth $11m found inside wet towels in US woman's suitcase
The woman has appeared in court after 31kg of meth was found in her checked-in suitcases at Auckland Airport over the weekend.
Auckland eatery Amore to pay $18k over unfair contract
After eight months working as a kitchen hand, a 16-year-old says she felt backed into a corner by her employer who told her she no longer had a job if she did not sign a casual contract.
Du Val property entity owed $4.6m to IRD - Report
Tui Terraces Limited Partnership went into liquidation owing nearly $4.6 million in taxes to Inland Revenue.
Man charged after gun fired at Middlemore Hospital
Police say it's fortunate no one was hurt in the incident that occurred three weeks ago.
Auckland Council has a bone to pick with dog owners
The council is considering increasing restrictions on taking dogs to parks.
DOC cashes in on West Coast's skink 'insurance' population
Nearly a decade after almost going extinct, Aotearoa's endemic cobble skink population is making a surprising comeback.
Armed robbers hit Takapuna restaurant, offenders on the run
The duo stole a number of items, fleeing the scene in a vehicle before police arrived.
No new oriental fruit flies spotted
The search continues after a single fly was found in South Auckland earlier this month.
Calls for SailGP to become long-term fixture in Auckland
AUT sport and recreation professor Dr Mark Orams said the large crowds that turned out showed the growing popularity of sailing.
Fire crews extinguish blaze on Auckland's Māngere Mountain
Another scrub fire broke out, just hours after a previous blaze was contained.
Heavy rain and gales for northern parts of North Island
There is a high chance of the heavy rain watch upgrading to a warning in Northland.
Pack rape sentences 'messed up' says teen victim
Terror and pain coursed through the body of a teen girl who was being held in a bedroom and repeatedly raped.
Overnight fire on Auckland maunga contained
Large flames and billowing smoke could be seen in the area.
Shakespeare gets a gangster makeover
Fresh versions of the Bard's legendary plays Richard III and The Taming of the Shrew will make up this year's annual summer Shakespeare run. Audio