Auckland Region
Auckland Council to offer grants so homes can better withstand bad weather
An estimated 100 owners of storm damaged homes will receive grants to future-proof their properties and continue living in them.
Woman arrested at pro-Palestine rally for breaching peace
A woman at a pro-Palestine rally in Auckland was antagonising the crowd moments before her arrest, police say.
People injured in Christmas parade accident released from hospital
Police said they were still investigating what caused the car's malfunction, and what happened during the resulting "melee".
Court of New Beginnings helping offenders turn their lives around
A court that writes off charges for recurring low-level crime is helping Auckland's homeless off the streets and into work.
Three arrests, dog returned to owner after incidents in Counties Manukau
An 18-year-old has been charged and another two teens referred to Youth Aid after a vehicle was allegedly hijacked in Bucklands Beach.
Rates rises and job cuts likely as Auckland Council faces budget
Auckland's mayor is signalling more rates rises will be needed as the city faces "big financial challenges". They went up by 7.7 percent this year - and next year the increase may be almost double…
Heroin sold as ketamine in Auckland - DIANZ
Heroin has been found in a white powder that was sold as ketamine in Auckland.
'Breakdown in communication' blamed for university's armed offender scare
The University of Auckland says a breakdown in communication over a planned pigeon cull was behind this morning's reports of an armed offender on the loose on campus.
Two people injured in South Auckland shooting
Two people are in hospital after a shooting in South Auckland.
Gang funeral procession has arrived in Foxton
A procession of Head Hunters gang members travelling from Auckland to Foxton to attend a senior member's funeral have arrived.
Motorist may have been using phone before car hit child - police
A five-year-old child has been critically injured after being struck by a car whose driver may have been distracted by their phone, police say.
One person dead from 'medical event' in Auckland crash
Several roads are closed in Mt Albert and drivers asked to avoid the area.
Pro-Palestinian protesters blockade Port of Auckland, call for boycott of Israel shipments
Six people have been arrested at a demonstration at the Port of Auckland this afternoon, police say.
Auckland businesses blindsided by SailGP cancellation
The cancellation of SailGP, scheduled to be hosted in Auckland next year, feels like a "gut punch" for business in the city centre. Audio
'People were punched and kicked': Crew's bravery praised after altercation on ferry
A Fullers ferry passenger who saw a man allegedly assault crew members says she was terrified.
Auckland carpark sale plan has councillors at odds
A chaotic day at council has provided little clarity of what the future has in store for the city's Downtown Carpark.
'Prison napalm' mixture thrown at teenager in youth justice facility
A teenager is being treated in hospital after being injured with hot water and sugar at a youth justice facility in Auckland.
Auckland Transport says malls can help prevent traffic snarl ups
Auckland Transport is encouraging shoppers heading to the sales on the weekend to take the bus or train. Audio
Auckland Council offers funds for homes at risk from natural hazards
Auckland Council is to vote on the way forward for damaged homes that can be salvaged if work is done to protect them from future hazards.
Two arrested after woman kidnapped in Auckland
Police have arrested two men accused of kidnapping a woman and stealing her car in South Auckland this morning.