Auckland Region
Pet killed in West Auckland dog attack
Auckland Council is investigating a dog attack in West Auckland yesterday, where a pet dog was killed.
Holiday traffic backing up in both directions around Wellsford
Traffic on State Highway 1 north of Auckland is now flowing smoothly after motorists were this afternoon again slowed to a crawl near Wellsford for a few hours.
Ferries cancelled in Auckland to give way to cruise ship
Several ferries have been cancelled in Auckland because a cruise ship is taking their spots tomorrow morning.
Body found in Muriwai, believed to be missing Hamilton man
A body found in Auckland's Muriwai area is believed to be that of a man who had not been seen for about three weeks.
One person critical after Mt Roskill crash
A person has been taken to hospital in a critical condition after their car crashed into a lamp post on Auckland's Dominion Road.
Pukekohe fatal house fire: Drone used as police, fire officers investigate cause of Boxing Day death
A neighbour of a Pukekohe house where a person died in a devastating Boxing Day fire says a "really lovely" couple lived at the property.
Clogged roads and crashes as New Year's traffic builds up
Passengers on one highway were getting out and walking amid queues and accidents around the country.
False alarm over gas leak at Auckland Hospital
Fire crews have left Auckland Hospital after responding to reports of a possible gas leak.
Investigations underway into Auckland blaze that left one dead
Fire investigators will be attending the scene of an Auckland blaze this morning where a person died last night.
Person found dead following Pukekohe house fire
A person has been found dead after a house fire in Pukekohe, police say.
More than a dozen pigs die in shed blaze
The Ministry for Primary Industries has confirmed 13 pigs have died following an Auckland fire early this morning.
'There are some really bright kids out there' - South Auckland school takes out top turbine design
Students from Clendon Park School's Samoan unit have won this year's Power Challenge.
'Countless hours to make this day special' for struggling Aucklanders
Music and laughter could be heard throughout City Mission's Hobson Street complex as hundreds of homeless and low-income Aucklanders enjoyed a Christmas meal.
20 firefighters battle blaze at Auckland home
No one was believed to have been in the building at the time.
Dry summer could see water use warnings through to autumn
The summer forecast is for more northwesterly winds than normal throughout the country, and dry weather in the east.
Christmas crime: Three people charged after aggravated robbery at bottle store
Police say the men entered the shop on Mokoia Road in Auckland's Birkenhead last night where two staff members were assaulted.
Te Whatu Ora apologises after woman fractures both legs while under hospital care
Aletta Langeveldt, 71, went to North Shore Hospital with pneumonia but left with two fractured legs after she fell while walking with a physio in her hospital room.
Mayor repays council after using ratepayer cash on business class flights
Wayne Brown has had to repay $1589 to Auckland Council after flying business class to Australia, for which only economy class fares could be claimed.
Auckland family home destroyed in blaze after dishwasher catches fire
A shocked Auckland family are warning others to beware of how quickly homes can go up in flames after their rental was destroyed by a dishwasher catching fire.
