Auckland Region
One injured in serious crash on Southern Motorway
One lane has reopened, following a serious crash near Takanini on Auckland's Southern Motorway this morning.
Marist Saints Rugby League clubrooms destroyed by fire
Auckland Rugby League said the fire was devastating for the entire rugby league community.
Auckland congestion charges: Businesses point to 'significant benefits'
The charges need to be introduced as soon as possible to change driver behaviour, a business sector group says. Audio
Auckland councillor, residents, industry groups against congestion charge
The proposed charge would be around $3.50-$5 per trip, and those opposed are concerned there are not enough alternatives for people to get to work. Audio
Auckland Transport warns train users to expect delays after earlier break down
Auckland Transport is warning train users to expect delays, after a train from Hamilton broke down in Auckland on Wednesday morning.
Injuries after part of track closed due to council vs landowner stoush
Walkers traversing slippery rocks to get around a closed section of a popular coastal walking track on Auckland's North Shore are reporting injuries.
Recounts confirm Helen White, Takutai Tarsh Kemp as electorate MPs
The final recount results from the election have come through, confirming the seat results for Tāmaki Makaurau and Mt Albert.
Man charged with murder of Charles Pongi
A 24-year-old man has been charged with the murder of Charles Pongi in the Auckland suburb of Point England.
Auckland congestion charge 'encouragement to behave differently'
A proposal to introduce congestion charges of up to $5 for some of Auckland's busiest roads is a "simple solution", says Auckland mayor Wayne Brown. Audio
'Wrong on many levels': Researcher criticises university's 'silencing' of Siouxsie Wiles
A disinformation researcher has told the court he was "astonished" to hear the University of Auckland deemed the risk of harm to microbiologist Siouxsie Wiles "unlikely to be high".
One person dead after fatal crash in Auckland
Police in Auckland say a person has died following a crash on Great North Road in Western Springs.
Vandalism of buildings a 'minor inconvenience' - pro-Palestinian group
A pro-Palestinian group says it "applauds" vandals who attacked the US embassy and Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade office. Audio
Pro-Palestinian protesters splash red paint on US consulate, MFAT buildings
One person has been arrested after Pro-Palestinian protesters splashed red paint on US and NZ government buildings in Auckland and Wellington.
Eliminating homelessness an 'unreasonable goal' - Auckland Council
It takes weeks to house rough sleepers, and while eliminating homelessness is an unreasonable goal, Auckland Council is aiming to make it "rare".
Man charged after nearly 2kg meth seized at Auckland Airport
A 19-year-old Irish man has been charged after Customs found five cardboard boxes in a suitcase lining on Saturday.
12yo among masked robbers - police
Seven teenagers have been arrested after an aggravated robbery in the southern Auckland town of Pukekohe.
'Love continues forever': Widower's daily walk up One Tree Hill in memory of wife
A 96-year-old Auckland man has recently completed the monumental task of walking to the summit of One Tree Hill every day for a month. And he was driven by love. Audio
Suspect in attack on child at protest appears in court
A 30-year-old man has appeared in Auckland District Court after a nine-year-old boy was hit over the head with a shovel at the end of a pro-Palestinian rally on Sunday.
Six arrests at weekend gang event
Police arrested six people and issued more than 70 fines at a weekend Killer Beez gang event.
New Waiheke Island ferry service launches
A new ferry between Auckland and Waiheke Island has sailed into service. Audio
