Auckland Region
Woman jailed for more than $120k in false Covid-19 relief claims
Kahureremoa Fleur Mantell was found guilty of 33 dishonesty charges.
Crane driver flagged power line danger before his death
Wesley Talakai was killed after he struck live lines with his truck-mounted crane outside a building site in Auckland.
Remand prisoner found after more than a week on the run
The 42-year-old escaped during a hospital escort 10 days ago.
Man dies after being pulled unresponsive from water at Takapuna Beach
Despite efforts, the man could not be revived.
No arrests after businesses damaged in seaside village
Four businesses have been ram-raided or fire-damaged in Orewa in the past three months, but no arrests have been made.
No plans to spray invading hornets - yet
Spraying to eradicate the yellow legged hornet is not currently in Biosecurity New Zealand's plans. Audio
Crash puts e-scooter rider in hospital
It happened at the intersection of Cook and Nelson Streets just after 5.15am Monday.
Holiday pet care demand soars as options dry up before Christmas
Owners scramble to find last-minute pet sitters and boarding facilities over the holidays after bookings fill up months in advance.
Retirement village mulls banning electric cars, bikes - even wheelchairs
Some residents at an Auckland retirement village want to put the brakes on a policy that would ban more electric vehicles. Audio
Petition calls for inquiry into Papatoetoe election
The petition cites turnout anomalies, alleged issues with ballot handling and concerns about the integrity of postal voting.
Developer fined more than $48,000 for illegal earthworks
COD Crown Projects Limited pleaded guilty to two charges relating to two properties on Auckland's North Shore.
Seven queen yellow-legged hornets found in Auckland so far
The Ministry for Primary Industries says it has more than 100 staff involved in the response, including more than 20 who are focused on enhanced searches for the pest.
Ōtara rangatahi lead digital solution to school costs
Ōtara rangatahi have built a digital platform making school essentials more affordable for families.
Police name prisoner who escaped hospital escort
A warrant to arrest 42-year-old Paul Kyle Peekay Rehua has been issued by police, who believe he is in the wider Waitematā area.
One-tonne bronze 'Peace Bell' stolen from Auckland garden
An Auckland local board chair is astonished a bronze bell was stolen from the Japanese Garden in Henderson. Audio
Man faces over 10 charges after indiscriminate attacks
Several people were injured after a man walked down a West Auckland road assaulting people he came across, police say.
'Heartbreaking': Fire embers responsible for huge blaze at popular track
Firefighters hiked 25 minutes down the Fairy Falls Track to reach the fire, which scorched an area larger than a football field.
Man pleads not guilty to double murder over Bucklands Beach fire
A man charged with murdering a father and son who died in an Auckland house fire has pleaded not guilty.
Queen hornet and nest found in Auckland suburb of Glenfield in past week
Biosecurity New Zealand says it has confirmed and removed a total of five queen hornets and their nests since mid October.
'Could've been catastrophic': Arrests after fireworks shot into shop
Two people have been arrested, after fireworks were fired into an Auckland lawnmower shop, injuring people inside.
