Auckland Region
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.
'Could not have come at a worse time': Hornet discovery alarms industry
A queen yellow-legged hornet has those in the New Zealand honey industry concerned. Audio
Crash closes main road into Piha on Auckland's west coast
The main road into the seaside settlement of Piha on Auckland's west coast is closed in both directions tonight after a crash.
Construction firm guilty of cartel conduct avoids half a million dollar fine
The company ended up being fined just $30,000, the upper-limit of it's ability to pay as advised by both the defence and the crown prosecutor.
Dramatic video shows bus fire that killed driver
A major road was shut and left hazardous after an electric bus and car collided.
Major fire, injuries as bus and car crash
Two people have been injured in the crash in central Auckland.
10-litre container linked to double homicide investigation
Police believe the accelerant that started the fatal fire was brought to the property in the container.
Rural South Auckland to get bus services for first time
The new buses will coincide with the opening of the City Rail Link.
School spending hundreds of thousands on counsellors to deal with social media damage
A school north of Auckland says it is spending hundreds of thousands of dollars a year on counsellors for students to help repair damage done by social media. Whangaparaoa College is funded for one… Audio
Man with infection can't get ambulance to hospital, finds 50 people in waiting room
Told by a doctor to call 111, a seriously ill man found his own lift after being told no ambulances were available, then found a full ED with intubated patients in triage areas and beds gridlocked… Audio
More charges laid in Dilworth abuse probe
A 72-year-old man is facing three counts of indecency with a boy aged between 12 and 16.
