Auckland Region
Jail time for Auckland man caught with child exploitation material
A man who had been sharing "extreme" child exploitation material was detected by overseas law enforcement agencies.
Officers unjustified in kicking, punching 15-year-old - IPCA
The Independent Police Conduct Authority has found officers were unjustified when they kicked and punched a youth, who had fled from officers.
Muriwai homeowner 'in a state of shock' after property categorised
Some storm-damaged properties in West Auckland's Muriwai have been categorised - but the process is leading to more uncertainty and distress for residents. Audio
More schools turning to on-the-job training to fill teacher shortage
Schools are increasingly turning to new ways of recruiting teachers in order to meet demand amid a long-running teacher shortage. Audio
'Unwanted chemicals from laboratories' led to evacuation at University of Auckland
The planned removal of dangerous chemicals from laboratories at Auckland University led to students and staff being evacuated this afternoon.
Around the motu: Simon Wilson in Auckland
Simon looks at recent sport in the City of Sails. He says Auckland's all excited with the Warriors in the top 4 in the NRL, although it's unclear if they'll be able to play at their home stadium, Mt… Audio
Surf lifesaving club 'in disrepair' at dangerous Auckland beach
One of New Zealand's most dangerous beaches could soon be without surf life savers.
Group armed with tools rob McDonald's Manukau staff
Police say a McDonald's in Manukau has been robbed overnight by a group wielding tools.
Auckland man sentenced after horses ate own faeces due to starvation
The man, who had over 40 years experience in the harness racing industry, was convicted of 30 offences involving 11 horses at his Dairy Flat property.
Police name 70yo man stabbed to death in Queen Street, Auckland, apartment
The 70-year-old man who died after being stabbed on Auckland's Queen Street on Wednesday has been named by police.
Queen Street shooting: Police still trying to locate Dariush Talagi
Police are still seeking information on the whereabouts of Dariush Talagi over a fatal shooting in Queen Street in Auckland on 3 August.
'Terrifying ordeal': Teenager charged over Molotov cocktail attack on West Auckland house
A person suffered facial burns after a bedroom was engulfed in flames when a Molotov cocktail was thrown at a Te Atatū South home.
Aucklander says he fears for life after gun pulled when road rage became racist
A man fears for his life and is considering leaving the country after someone pulled a gun on him during a road rage incident.
City Rail Link review finds lack of skilled workers for large-scale projects
The Auckland project has exposed New Zealand's lack of expertise in delivering large scale, complex infrastructure projects and the risks which arise from that, a review has found. Audio
Gas leak in Auckland CBD now contained
A gas leak in Auckland's CBD has now been contained.
Auckland crime 'terrible' after two alleged homicides in a day
Auckland residents say they are afraid to go out at night after two suspected homicides in the city on the same day.
Flood, cyclone recovery work: Auckland Council backs $2b funding deal with govt
Auckland Council has unanimously voted to share costs with the government to pay for more than $2 billion of flood recovery and resilience works, pending consultation. Audio
Teenager faces court in relation to Epsom killing
The lawyer of a teen who has been charged with murder over a death in Epsom has indicated his client intends to plead not guilty.
Pair charged with murder after death of 70-year-old man
The man died after being found with injuries at an Upper Queen Street address, police said.
Teen charged with murder after Epsom death
The 19-year-old and his alleged victim were known to one another, police said.
