Auckland Region
Auckland Museum reopens after asbestos closure
Visitors welcomed back after museum closed due to asbestos discovery five months ago. Audio
Inside the mind of the Massey murderer: 'It's not my fault'
Kanwarpal Singh stalked Zana Yaqubi for years, then killed her. Now, he wants an apology.
Snowplanet to honour vouchers following GrabOne's demise
The indoor snow park says while it might not be reimbursed, it doesn't want customers to miss out.
Police officer fights man in burning garage while boots are ablaze
Sergeant Richard Bracey and Constable Friederike Faber were honoured at the annual Police Association conference.
Man to remain in prison after driving wrong way on motorway
The man later pointed a pistol at his ex-partner while on parole and was told by the woman's toddler son he was being "naughty" and to "go away".
New Zealand's 'most expensive state house' sells for $3.4m
The villa in Ponsonby is 102 years old and has required frequent repairs.
In-house dog desexing helps council combat overpopulation
More than 1300 dog attacks and 15,000 roaming dogs are reported to the council each year.
Father and son killed in double homicide house fire named
The names of two people killed in a suspicious house fire in Auckland have been released by police.
Man admits murdering Auckland teen
Eighteen-year old Maxwel-Dee Repia died on the roadside after being shot during a neighbourhood dispute.
Businesses evacuated over chemical fumes
Nearby businesses are being cleared after reports fumes were coming out of a storage bunker .
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.