Auckland Region
Oyster farmers claim Watercare are 'box ticking' after contamination apology
About half an olympic swimming pools worth of wastewater has overflowed into the Mahurangi River. Audio
DHL opens massive health logistics warehouse in Auckland
DHL said the warehouse was highly automated, with sophisticated robot pickers that could send small consignments of medicine directly to patients.
Bus driver killed in fiery Tāmaki Drive crash remembered as loyal friend
Sean James Cleary, 61, died last week after a car collided with the bus he was driving.
School tells students to stay home over measles case
Auckland Grammar School students in Year 9 and Year 10 have been told to stay home after an exposure event. Audio
Person killed in Epsom crash
Emergency services were called to the single-vehicle crash on Great South Road at around 6.45pm on Thursday.
Transport gap to Akld Museum a problem, local leaders say
South Auckland leaders say better public transport access to Auckland Museum and its taonga is needed.
'Battle lines drawn': Group explains why it's trying a charter school takeover
A trust behind a plan to change a public school to a charter school against its will says it is facing abuse.
Teen victim in slavery trial says he was forced to work instead of go to school
Aucklander Moeaia Tuai, aged 63, has pleaded not guilty to a number of charges, including dealing in slaves and rape.
Bee-killing predator hornets likely breeding in NZ, expert says
Experts say the species preys on honeybees and could severely impact the honey industry if a population takes hold. Audio
Three Mt Eden prison staff injured
It happened after nine inmates refused to exit a day room on Wednesday morning.
Watch: First kiwi chick hatches on Waiheke Island
Save the Kiwi says it's a "huge milestone" for the kiwi who were released on the most isolated side of the island earlier this year.
Plate-recognition tech catching out Auckland drivers
A fleet of 25 cars equipped with cameras are now patrolling Auckland's streets on a daily basis, hunting for parking infringements. Audio
Person seriously injured after getting trapped by bullbar
A person has been seriously injured after trapped by a bullbar at an address in Paremoremo.
Kiwis and Kiwi Ferns name sides for double-header
New Zealand have named their line-ups to take on the Jillaroos and Tonga XIII.
Councillor calls out 'anti-EV propaganda' after fatal bus fire
North Shore councillor Richard Hills said he was saddened to see misinformation about a fatal crash which saw the Auckland Transport bus engulfed in flames on Tāmaki Drive.
Widow wants answers about husband's deadly beating
Suzanne Young believes Ross Appelgren murdered her husband, but doesn't think she's had the whole story:
Hauraki Gulf gets $6m boost to upgrade islands
The government said better wharves, walking tracks and water systems will make the islands easier to enjoy and would be good for tourism, hospitality and recreation.
Samoa v Tonga showdown sparks arrests, infringements in Auckland
Patriotic league fans celebrated the clash of cultures, but some became too rowdy, police say.
Police spike car, arrest suspect after reports of firearm
A 33-year-old man has been taken into custody following the chase and is likely to face a raft of driving related charges, police said.
Person dies after three-wheeled motorbike hits tree on Waiheke
Emergency services were called to the crash at Ocean View Road about 2pm.
