Auckland Region

The commercial property developer is urging the government to make tax and investment rule changes to boost build-to-rent developments and help with the shortage of affordable housing.

Police are still at the scene after an aggravated robbery in Papatoetoe this afternoon.

Sacked nurse had claimed unjustified dismissal, saying group chat was not work-related, and message was a typo.

Gail Maney was convicted of the murder of Deane Fuller-Sandys, but has spent more than 20 years pleading her innocence.

A recently deported Melbourne Hells Angels boss who murdered a gang prospect friend, tried to argue one last time that the shooting was an accident rather than intentional.

Aucklanders will soon be saving more money at the petrol pump, but they're wondering at what cost.

Police have arrested a man accused of drink driving and shooting towards an estuary in South Auckland on Thursday night.

The works, which were last valued at $178 million, represent "one of the best moments in art history". Audio

Auckland's mayor says he will not put the city's rates up just because the government has removed a tax that funds transport projects. Audio

Fire and Emergency remain at the scene on Friday morning following the blaze which began on Wednesday.

Some say scrapping the tax will cause more problems, while Auckland's mayor says it will leave a $1.2b shortfall for the next four years. Audio

Residents say they're worried about increasing anti-social behaviour in the suburb.

The "deep-seated" blaze has now been burning for more than 24 hours, with diggers, front-end loaders and drones being used to tackle the flames.

Auckland Council has voted to temporarily increase the amount of debt funding for its water infrastructure company.

Customs has seized an estimated $69 million worth of ecstasy and methamphetamine found hidden in imported vehicles.

The death is being terated as unexplained and will be referred to the coroner.

Police want help to identify a man seen in the area at the time, so he can "be held accountable".

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has announced the Auckland Regional Fuel Tax will be scrapped in months.

Yuen Pok (Paul) has been given community detention, intensive supervision and community work.

Up to 25 Auckland intersections will allow late buses to get priority in coming months. Audio