Auckland Region
Iconic Auckland restaurant changes hands after 50 years
But new family members are taking over Ollie's Diner, which has been serving up shakes and hotdogs since 1973. Audio
North Shore District Court evacuated after concerning calls and emails
North Shore District Court has been evacuated after it received concerning phone calls and emails.
Storms exposed holes in emergency management - report
The chief ombudsman says the country has work to do to build a robust emergency management system.
Auckland Airport readies to open new transport hub
Early work on an integrated international/domestic terminal is underway too.
'Most terrifying year': Neighbours shaken after shot fired at children's bedroom window
Residents of a street where a bedroom window was hit say they fear shootings are "becoming more casual".
Cost of living crisis hits Christmas festivities: 'There'll be less under the tree'
A new survey by Westpac shows 44 percent of New Zealanders plan to spend less over the holidays.
Aucklanders urged to conserve water ahead of dry forecast
Aucklanders are being urged to conserve water as the El Niño climate pattern is forecast to bring dryer weather this summer.
Tamaki for Palestine claims responsibility for dumping paint on US Consulate entrance
Red paint has again been dumped on the entrance to the US Consulate in central Auckland.
Cyclone Gabrielle, Auckland Anniversary floods insurance bill at $2.7 billion so far
The Insurance Council says they are the two largest insurance weather events in the country's history.
Nearly $50m of repairs to SH1 between Auckland and Hamilton delayed further
Almost $50 million of repairs to State Highway 1 between Auckland and Hamilton are mired in delays and question marks.
Community in shock after car rams into people lending aid
Half Moon Bay residents are in shock after a car drove into a bus stop and injured several people in East Auckland
Auckland man charged over bus stop collision denied bail
A man facing seven charges after a vehicle collision in Half Moon Bay which saw numerous people hospitalised has been denied bail.
Delays at Auckland Airport after control tower evacuated
Flights have had to be delayed after an evacuation in Auckland International Airport's control tower on Monday afternoon.
Eagle helicopter assists during arrests after reports of car break-ins
An 11-year-old child was among a group of eight arrested after allegedly trying to break into cars in the Auckland suburb of Westgate.
Union members protest over plans to scrap Fair Pay Agreements
More than 100 union members and some politicians this morning protested outside the office of ACT Party leader David Seymour in the Auckland suburb of Epsom to protest plans to scrap Fair Pay…
Families who lost everything in Māngere Fire will need support into the new year
Two weeks ago, a fire ripped through a church complex at Māngere Bridge. Dave Letele from the charity Buttabean Motivation has been supporting the affected families, who are still living in temporary…
Driver of vehicle linked to fatal Auckland hit-and-run found
Police say they are still looking for others who might have information about the Friday morning accident.
One arrested, one wounded in the face in Auckland park fight
A 50-year-old man has been arrested and charged with wounding with intent.
Todd Niall - local matters really matter
‘Look ahead, not back’ - the last words of Todd Niall after 46 years in daily journalism. The last of these were spent reporting the complicated and highly-contested issues afflicting Auckland and its… Audio
Todd Niall - local matters really matter
‘Look ahead, not back’ - the last words of Todd Niall after 46 years in daily journalism. The last of these were spent reporting the complicated and highly-contested issues afflicting Auckland and its…
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