Auckland Region

Josh Van Veen was Wayne Brown's deputy chief of staff just two months ago, but is now publicly criticising his former boss over the proposed rise in rates.

Of submissions made on the trial, 78 percent opposed it.

Frederick Pou, of Coastal Roading Contractors, pleaded guilty to Serious Fraud Office charges in May 2024 to corruptly giving gifts to an agent.

The 69-year-old's death is the third homicide investigation involving inmates in double-bunk cells at Mt Eden prison since September last year. Audio

Johnathan Trubuhovich died 10 days after he was seriously assaulted in Mt Eden Prison.

Fire crews worked on the building from aerial trucks because the fire fuelled by polystyrene made it too dangerous to enter.

A worker at a special court that helps Auckland's homeless who have committed low-level crimes turn their lives around, says she is seeing increasing levels of distress in recent months.

Firefighters were called the school in Auckland's Parnell along with an ambulance.

The alleged pendant-swallower has been remanded in custody and is expected to reappear in court in February.

Two new locations of interest have been added so far.

FENZ crews were sent to two blazes in the Auckland region, one in Beach Haven and one in Glenfield.

Five men have been arrested and charged in relation to the incident.

Aucklanders will find out next week if a six month-trial to move the weekly kerbside rubbish collection to fortnightly will go ahead next year.

The crash happened near Wellsford.

Police say they're disappointed.

The $1.4 billion project which will allow people to pay for public transport with their phone or card anywhere across the country has faced major delays. Audio

Police said the man had arranged to meet a seller in Auckland's Wesley with intentions to buy a car.

Health conditions and a deteriorating habitat has seen Auckland Zoo farewell its only seal, Ōrua.

The hornets are at a stage where they will be attracted to beehives, the Auckland Beekeepers Club president says. Audio