Auckland Region
Video: Man appears to have seizure in collision sport event
One of the men was able to be helped away on his feet, another slumped to the ground during the 'Run It Straight' event.
Piha lifeguards save 26-year-old in dramatic rescue
Sam Johns was about to tuck into a morning coffee before the rescue.
Smith & Caughey's to close its doors after 145 years in retail
The company closed its Newmarket store last year due to financial difficulties, and will fully close on 31 July.
'Run It Straight' events in South Auckland cancelled
The event is a social media-driven trend where participants compete in full-contact collisions without protective gear.
Trio plead guilty over torture of man after he slapped gang member's girlfriend's bum
A man suffered multiple injuries - including burns to his face and chest, wounds to his legs after he was kidnapped and assaulted.
'Excellent outcome': Police seize illegal firearm in Manurewa
Police arrested two people and removed a firearm following a search in south Auckland.
Swimmer saved by off-duty lifeguards at Piha Beach
A 26-year-old man was pulled from the water flown to hospital on Wednesday morning.
'Positive vibe': Art an outlet in tough times
Many of those attending free classes have experienced homelessness, addiction or mental health struggles. Audio
$600m for upgrading rail network, Peters spars with heckler
Wellington and Auckland will see $140m to replace and upgrade their rail - but not everyone was happy to see the minister during Tuesday's announcement.
Staged reopening of asbestos-affected museum 'days or weeks' away
The Auckland War Memorial Museum is hoping to open part of the building within days, as it loses thousands of dollars daily. Audio
Auckland Council secures strategic alliance with tech sector
Mayor Wayne Brown hopes Auckland can set itself apart from California's Silicon Valley.
Auckland commuters facing train service disruption
There were delays and cancellations on the Southern and Eastern train lines during the morning commute.
Manslaughter charge laid following bus stop assault
Peter Te Kira, 61, was found with injuries at a bus stop in Papatoetoe, before dying three days later.
Man charged over bus crash that injured five students
A 59-year-old man is facing a charge of careless driving causing injury after a bus crashed into a tree in South Auckland earlier this month, injuring five students.
Public consultation opens on Western Springs Stadium's future
Ponsonby Rugby Club faces losing its home at Auckland's Western Springs Stadium if the space becomes the new base for the city's football team Auckland FC. Audio
Firefighters battle Devonport house blaze
Four crews were engaged at the peak of the fire.
'The Pink Hoodz' lending a helping hand to those sleeping rough
Kick Back co-founder and manager Aaron Hendry said The Pink Hoodz would walk up and down K Road, giving out food and connecting those who need it.
Apparent vandalism to fibre cables in Auckland fixed
Chorus says apparent vandalism that took hundreds of Aucklanders offline a few days ago has been fixed.
Suspect still on the run after LynnMall raid
A man has been charged with aggravated robbery and a second suspect is still on the loose after police swarmed Auckland's LynnMall on Saturday.
One arrested after armed police swarm LynnMall
Enquiries are ongoing to locate a second suspect.