Auckland Region
Parking charges 'poorly executed' - deputy mayor
Auckland Transport should go back and consult with affected parties over its new overnight on-street parking changes, deputy mayor Desley Simpson says. Audio
Five arrested after $2m worth of cigarettes smuggled into country
More than one million illicit cigarettes, cash, guns and ammunitions have been seized as part of Operation Montreal.
Arrests as police patrol during Ponsonby shooter's funeral
Four arrests were made and motorbikes impounded as police patrolled the gang funeral of Hone Kay-Selwyn in south Auckland.
Fears local board funding shake-up will hurt 'poorest of community'
A proposed funding shake-up has sparked criticism it could drive inequality in communities that already suffer from historic underinvestment.
Pākiri supporters would be 'crushed' if sand mining fast-tracked
A provision in the proposed fast-track law allowing previous court rulings against consents to be put aside would be a 'travesty of justice', they say.
Mayor told about Auckland parking changes in April, AT claims
The head of Auckland Transport is a "little bit surprised" by the mayor's claim he was blindsided by the changes. Audio
'Fully in shock': Passerby saves man at house fire that killed two
The father of the sole survivor broke down in tears as he spoke at the scene. Audio
Killer Beez member arrested after avoiding police checkpoint
A man belonging to the Killer Beez gang was arrested after trying to avoid a South Auckland police checkpoint.
'Massive heart attack': Club rugby player collapses on field; wife gives CPR
Stunned spectators watched as a rugby player collapsed and was given CPR, including by his wife, during a match at the Silverdale Rugby Club on Saturday.
AT considers exempting Wynyard Quarter from parking increases
Auckland Transport says it may make Wynyard Quarter exempt from increased street parking until the Wynyard Bridge reopens.
Gang movements under watch ahead of gunman's funeral
Police are monitoring the movement of the body of a gang member, who was behind a fatal shooting in Auckland last week.
'People are getting killed out there' - Youth emergency centre prepares to open
The first stage of an Auckland 24-hour youth emergency centre is opening its doors to the public next week.
Roadworker critically injured after truck rolled dies in Auckland Hospital
The man had been hit by a truck which rolled down a street in Remuera.
Fire crews battle major fire in Penrose
Firefighters were called to the blaze in a commercial property at around 3.40am.
Council wants homeowners to do their bit to future-proof Auckland
But while it is offering up services to check houses, it is not offering any cash to help homeowners make these changes.
Fortnightly rubbish collection will increase illegal dumping, councillor believes
Auckland Council is proposing to cut household waste collection from weekly to fortnightly. Audio
Planned school fight ups police presence at transport hub
Extra police and security guards are at the New Lynn bus and train station in Auckland after reports of students planning a fight.
Teens, gang member arrested in Auckland
Within six hours, 10 people, including teenagers and a Killer Beez gang member, were arrested for fleeing police.
15-year-olds arrested for burglary, fleeing police
Two teens have been arrested for breaking into vape stores around south Auckland, and then fleeing police in a stolen car.
Gulf Harbour body in bag: Police give details of woman found dead
The woman is highly likely of Chinese decent, experts say, and likely aged between her early 30s to early 50s.