Auckland Region
Th-th-that's all folks: Plucky pig pinched after pursuit
This little piggy went to Auckland's motorway and caused havoc - until his disruptive rambles ended safely thanks to a tempting banana. Audio
Auckland Airport's new retail centre a drawcard for prominent brands
Auckland Airport has already leased about half of its new outlet shopping centre, Manawa Bay, a year ahead of when it is due to open its doors.
Mayor says North Harbour Stadium could be bulldozed next year
The future of the North Harbour Stadium in Albany has been thrown into doubt by Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown.
Te Mātāwai: PM opens govt's largest public housing development
Some of Te Mātāwai's apartments will be reserved for renters - a first for New Zealand's public housing system.
Auckland Zoo eyes planned habitat in Australia to rehome Burma
Auckland Zoo's last remaining elephant may have finally found a forever home to live out her twilight years in South Australia.
'A drop in the bucket': Sandringham businesses fear losing out on crime prevention fund
The Albert-Eden Local Board, which encompasses Sandringham, says its allocated crime prevention funding will be spread thinly and have limited impact.
Auckland bar chain Brew on Quay buys Good Spirits Hospitality
Good Spirits Hospitality has found a buyer for its pubs, which will see it exit the stock exchange.
Auckland mayor forms new committee to target 'stupid' council spending
Wayne Brown is complaining about what it costs to run the city, including paying for lawyers, accountants and consultants, and even core services like building footpaths and roads. Audio
Government looks to volunteer wardens to 'supplement' police in central Auckland
The Minister for Police wants volunteer wardens to do more to help patrol the streets of Auckland's city centre to free up police to respond to crime in the area.
Community protests new vape shop near school
A school community is protesting against a new vape shop setting up near the school gate.
Aucklanders and Wellingtonians divided on Labour and National's transport promises
Political appetite for major transport projects in Auckland and Wellington has waned as pre-election jostling ramps up. Audio
'The naughty piggy is very smart' - Auckland Council
The pig made an appearance near the Te Atatu on ramp on SH16 this morning, where it appeared to be sunbathing - but it got away yet again.
Sinkhole causes bus diversions, closure of a main road in Auckland
A major South Auckland road has been closed after a sinkhole was discovered in Ōtāhuhu.
Hipkins stands firm on necessity of light rail for Auckland
Light rail will be part of Auckland's future under a Labour-led government but it is too soon to say what it will look like, the prime minister says. Audio
Property developer wants $138m from Kāinga Ora for alleged anti-competitive behaviour
Listed property developer Winton started legal action last year because it was not given fast-track consent for a proposed residential development in Papakura.
Man arrested after boy hit with wine bottle at Auckland restaurant
The boy has bruising from being hit, police say.
Auckland road reopens after crash that left pedestrian in serious condition
The pedestrian was taken to hospital after being hit by a vehicle in central Auckland.
Review: Loyle Carner's contagiously groovy raps enthral Auckland audience
Jazz and rap collided on stage as Loyle Carner shared an intimate and soulful performance with a packed Auckland Town Hall last night, writes Jordan Dunn.
Pedestrian in serious condition after being hit by vehicle in central Auckland
The pedestrian has been taken to hospital and New North Road in Mount Albert is expected to be closed for several hours.
Pedestrian in serious condition after being hit by vehicle in central Auckland
The pedestrian has been taken to hospital and New North Road in Mount Albert is expected to be closed for several hours.
