Auckland Region
Police seize four properties worth $36m in meth-laced beer case
It comes after the death of a man who unwittingly consumed one of the cans.
Coroner's warning to swimmers after man drowns at Auckland beach
Scott Duncan Gray, 51, drowned at Te Arai surf beach after getting caught in a rip current.
Increased vote count strengthens Pacific representation in South Auckland
Thousands more votes have been counted in the Auckland local elections, affecting the outcomes of several closely contested races.
Auckland’s yum cha restaurants running out of steam
Crippled by Covid-19 debt and a stagnant economy, established Chinese eateries serving authentic Cantonese dim sum are now facing increasing competition.
'Loud smash': Witness describes moment bus hit Auckland station
A photograph of the scene shows the front of the bus has hit into seats at the New Lynn transport centre.
WorkSafe to assess Auckland fire station after asbestos scare
The Auckland City Fire Station was closed on Friday when possible asbestos contamination was identified.
Aucklanders consulted on trial to reduce rubbish collections
The consultation, running between 13-31 October, will help councillors decide in December this year whether to go ahead with the trial.
Union wants independent inquiry into asbestos scare at station
The New Zealand Professional Firefighters Union says the central Auckland building needs a full remediation.
Auckland fire station cleared to re-open after asbestos scare
Fire and Emergency says precautionary testing found no airborne particles at the Pitt Street site.
Oriini Kaipara's maiden statement: 'A product of Māori resilience'
Oriini Kaipara's maiden speech was overshadowed a little by celebration of it, but what did Tāmaki Makaurau's new MP actually say? Audio
Missing 10-year-old in Auckland found safe
The girl went missing from Cornwall Park on Saturday afternoon, but was found safe a few hours later.
E-scooter rider critically injured in central Auckland crash
The collision between the scooter and a car happened at the intersection of Mount St and Symonds St on Saturday afternoon.
Auckland Harbour Bridge maintenance costs nearly double
The bridge needs a new paint job, as its original coating - from 1969 - reaches the end of its designed life.
FENZ awaits urgent asbestos test results after station closes
Fire and Emergency has closed Auckland's central Pitt Street station and ordered urgent tests after asbestos dust was found, with results due on Monday.
Elections: How to cast a special vote in Auckland
Polls across the country close at midday.
Residents 'held hostage' due to works on only access road
The only way in and out for 4000 residents will be reduced to one lane, with fears it will cause "chaos" and restrict emergency services.
One critical after vehicle hits person in Auckland
One person is in a critical condition after a vehicle hit a pedestrian in the Auckland suburb of Manukau. Police were called to the scene just before 3pm on Dawson...
'Disgusted' mum apologises after teens trash elderly couple's home
A homeowner found one of the teens still at the property, while there was also blood, broken glass and vomit throughout the house, one report says.
Missing woman's sister appeals for help in search
Te Anihana Pomana went missing in Auckland over a month ago, now her sister has come to the city to help search for her.
