Auckland Region
Explosion at Papatoetoe industrial site
One person has been injured in an explosion at an industrial site in the South Auckland suburb.
Six youths arrested after burglary in Auckland
Six youths have been arrested after a burglary in Herne Bay in Auckland early on Saturday morning.
Three options put forth for future of North Harbour Stadium
The future of the troubled North Harbour Stadium precinct is being thrown open to the public. Video, Audio
What's behind the worsening Auckland Airport queues
Aviation insiders say airport security staff are on the verge of burnout and accidents are bound to happen.
Much-needed heart sonography course launched at University of Auckland
Until now, students have had to go overseas for training, since the previous course closed down in 2019.
Two suitcases, $20m of meth and MDMA, two arrests
Two people have been arrested after Customs found two bags containing 63kg of methamphetamine and ecstasy at Auckland Airport.
Auckland's rail operators promise city's trains will run more smoothly
Auckland's rail operators are promising the city's trains will run more smoothly, with a new control centre providing hope there will be no repeat of January's commuter train chaos.
Investigation launched following allegations of migrant exploitation at bowling alley
Migrant workers employed under the Accredited Employer Work Visa scheme alleged they were made to sign "under the table" agreements.
What the long-term plan means for Aucklanders: Part 2
Animal control improvements, higher parking fees and cutting "stupidly expensive" roading projects are all in Auckland's long-term plan.
Kāinga Ora cans controversial social housing development
The state landlord says the development, which residents have fiercely opposed, "no longer stacks up".
Two in custody after armed police swarm Auckland suburb
A report someone had a gun in a car led to a major police callout.
Rare 'UFO cloud' out of this world
Beam me up, Scotty: It might look like a spaceship, but there's a scientific explanation.
Armed Offenders Squad briefing 'inadequate' in fatal shooting, IPCA finds
The police conduct watchdog says officers were justified shooting Tex Witika more than two years ago, but poor management contributed to the chaotic stand-off.
Another Auckland school evacuated due to threat
The school was treating a threat as credible, it said.
Person assaulted in late-night burglary
A person has been hospitalised after an aggravated burglary in Auckland.
Dairy worker's final moments before fatal stabbing revealed
Janak Patel grabbed a hockey stick and chased his knife-wielding attacker outside, court files show.
What the long-term plan means for Aucklanders: Part 1
Rising rates, council cut-backs and plugging a fuel-tax hole - what the long-term plan is all about, and why it matters to Auckland.
Plastic around Gulf Harbour body could help preserve vital clues - expert
It may help preserve evidence that can be used in the police investigation, a forensic anthropologist says.
Questions raised over why LynnMall attacker was labelled a security threat
Ahamed Samsudeen was designated a person of national security interest in 2016. That would "impact every aspect of his life", coroner hears.
Auckland college evacuated over 'threat to the school'
Students at Western Springs were released "for their safety" on Wednesday afternoon.