Stories by Finn Blackwell

An unprovoked attack on an Auckland bus driver is cruel and has highlighted the danger they face, FIRST Union says.

One of the girls allegedly attacked by a group of six was left with a broken nose and the other was bruised.

Police in Auckland say they're focused on ensuring people feel safe coming into the city, as they address crime and homelessness in the central city.

The Federation of Islamic Associations has advised the community to be careful this weekend in the wake of an attack at a church in Australia.

The building's management said they were short more than $30 million needed for long-term fixes to fire hazards and recladding. Audio

However, some journalists are welcoming the agreement that will see the 6pm news stay on Kiwis' televisions. Audio

今年7月起，奥克兰水费可能再次上涨，涨幅达到25.8%。

Auckland's water provider chair says she knows struggling residents won't welcome the prospect.

Industry leaders say the pathway helped local businesses to attract "skilled, experienced operators in a highly competitive international market".

The council had been working with the owner of the Parnell lodge that went up in flames to sort the problems, Auckland's deputy mayor says.

The 32-year-old was charged after a woman was forced into a car and badly injured.

The central city business association says a police station downtown is still necessary to crack down on crime.

Police say the victim, who was abducted in Beach Haven, is in hospital.

The council says without sufficient funding, there will be more expensive fares, a 30 percent drop in services, and increased congestion at peak times.

Supermarket shoppers are still holding out for savings on fruit and vegetables, after the announcement that prices have fallen.

The transport minister says he will work with Auckland Council to give it the power to set its own 10-year-plan for the city's transport network.

There were nearly 20% more reported victimisations of stores than the year before, new police figures show.

The coalition will ban single-use vapes as part of a crackdown on youth vaping, aiming to have all the changes in place by the end of the year.

The Dairy and Business Owners Group is calling last year a law and order disaster, after data from police revealed nearly 150,000 crimes reported at retailers across the country in 2023. Audio

Court documents explain how the former Green MP stole clothes from shops in Auckland and Wellington.

Janak Patel grabbed a hockey stick and chased his knife-wielding attacker outside, court files show.

Dairy worker Janak Patel was killed outside the Rose Cottage Superette in Sandringham.

There are indications some of the incidents may be linked. The pattern is hugely concerning, police say.

Some councillors believe the cost of the project is the government's responsibility.

Auckland Council has removed nearly 1500 rubbish bins across the city in a cost-saving measure which has left some locals fuming.