Auckland Region
Auckland mayor glad government is 'finally listening' on transport
West Auckland commuters are looking forward to a better, faster and more reliable bus system. Audio
'Refugees in their own city': Flood-affected homeowners remain in limbo
It has been six months since Mark Griffin's family last lived together under one roof - and they still have no idea when they will be reunited. Audio
Man charged with manslaughter after woman dies from injuries in crash
A man has been charged with manslaughter after a 70-year-old died from injuries of a crash in Auckland.
Auckland Transport 'scrambling' to resolve canned ferry services
Several ferry services in Auckland are about to be scrapped, after Auckland Transport announced Fullers360 will no longer operate some routes. Audio
Auckland Airport reveals its $10 billion improvement plan
Among the projects outlined in the 10-year capital improvement plan are an integrated domestic terminal and a new cargo precinct.
Queen Street shooting: Arrest made, car sought in connection to case
A man has been arrested in connection to a fatal shooting on Auckland's Queen Street two weeks ago but police are still looking for Dariush Talagi.
Auckland Transport plugs gap in bus driver shortage
Auckland Transport has announced an end to the city's bus driver shortage, saying it has recruited locally and internationally.
Demolition of Waiwera, the end of an era
The demolition of the hot pools complex in the north Auckland town of Waiwera spells the end of an era not just for that area, but many families who enjoyed the facilities over the years. We speak to… Audio
Auckland residents asked to avoid dangerous flood-damaged walkway
Auckland Council is asking residents to keep away from the once-popular Oakley Creek waterfall that has lain in ruin since flooding earlier this year. Audio
Building of Ōtara spinal unit deferred due to growing costs
Documents show the latest cost forecast spiralling from $110m on its announcement in 2021, to $185m.
Children aged 12 and 13 arrested after reports of car break-ins
Two cars were followed by the police Eagle helicopter in east Auckland and stopped after spikes were used.
Local businesses and global fans soak in remaining World Cup buzz
The games have provided a much-needed bump in revenue for the hospitality sector around Auckland's Eden Park.
Baby found after being taken in stolen van outside laundromat
A van which was stolen with a baby still inside has been found in West Auckland.
Teenagers arrested after crime spree from Auckland to Whangārei
Officers in Whangārei arrested four people, aged 13 to 15, after a pursuit in which the alleged offenders rammed a police car, rendering it immobile.
So much crime in central Auckland that it has become normal for locals, resident says
Several residents and store owners shared personal stories of feeling unsafe in Auckland's inner city at a public meeting with National Party candidates.
Kāinga Ora withdraws resource consent application after residents oppose - but deny NIMBYism
Kāinga Ora has withdrawn a resource consent application after opposition from Blockhouse Bay residents - who deny they are being NIMBYs.
Wreckers move in at Waiwera Thermal Pools site
Work has begun to demolish a former Auckland water park, ahead of a fresh marketing campaign.
Aunty's House: A new collective for the South Asian diaspora
Aunty's House has been founded as a collective focused on celebrating and uplifting the South Asian diaspora in New Zealand, and launched with its first event, the Chai Session.
Sewage overflow through college sends pupils home
A central Auckland high school was forced to close early after a major sewage leak damaged carpets and walls.
Fire damages Royal Oak shops, disrupts traffic
Fire and Emergency are treating a fire that damaged two businesses in a block of shops in Auckland's Royal Oak as suspicious and police are also investigating.
