Auckland Region
Matariki a chance to 'decolonise the dancefloor'
As the stars of Matariki rise, decolonising the dance floor is a key focus for three Tāmaki Makaurau DJs.
'We gotta stop making sure that the rich live comfortably' - Te Pāti Māori co-leader
Rawiri Waititi says the Prime Minister is not in a position to call any shots until the next election, and the party will push for a capital gains tax.
All Auckland bus services reinstated in last-minute U-turn
All NZ Bus services in Auckland will go ahead as usual today, as talks resume over driver wages.
Arrests after allegations of abuse at children's care provider
A police investigation into allegations of abuse against children at a care provider in Auckland has led to the arrest of three people.
Two dead after road crashes in Auckland and Southland
Two people have died in road crashes today, a motorcyclist crashed after failing to stop for police in Auckland and a person died after a crash involving a truck and a car in Southland.
Alarm after dentist continues to treat patients despite suspension of practising certificate
Several Chinese patients have been left in limbo after their treatment plans were thrown into disarray by the revelation.
Two different Te Huia drivers responsible for temporary ban
KiwiRail has confirmed two different drivers were onboard Te Huia during the dangerous incidents causing the ban.
Waikato Regional Council 'absolutely gutted' over Te Huia train ban
The council says it expects more from Kiwirail moving forward, after Te Huia train drivers twice ran red lights in the last three weeks. Audio
Kidnap victim forced to dig own grave, accused appears in court
A woman was allegedly forced to dig her own grave during a "horrific ordeal" spanning three weeks after she was kidnapped from a house on Auckland's North Shore.
Waka Kotahi bans Te Huia train from operating in Auckland
The prohibition notice from Waka Kotahi to Kiwirail follows two incidents involving the train. Audio
Second day of Auckland bus disruption as drivers continue strike action
More than 50 Auckland bus services were disrupted again this morning as drivers continue their strike.
More disruption for commuters expected as further bus strikes planned
Auckland commuters can expect more travel disruption this week with as industrial action by some of the city's bus drivers continues.
Massey warrant leads to three arrests
A search warrant executed in Massey this morning resulted in three arrests, all on separate matters.
Auckland bus services face further disruption if pay deal not secured - union
Hundreds of bus trips in Auckland have been axed this morning and the union says its industrial action may be repeated throughout the week. Audio
Two people flee fire in Auckland house
Two people have escaped from a house fire in the Auckland suburb of Mount Roskill.
How the Muriwai firefighter tragedy unfolded
A report into the deaths of two firefighters during Cyclone Gabrielle has revealed the terror faced by rescuers when a second massive landslide struck
Firefighters didn't recognise warning signs a fatal landslide was imminent - report
An independent investigation into the deaths of two volunteer firefighters at Muriwai has concluded they did not recognise the warning signs a landslide was imminent.
Man charged after fake firearm pointed out car window in Auckland
Two people have been arrested after a fake firearm was pointed out a car window car on an Auckland highway.
Customer given substandard WOF took car elsewhere for further checks
A customer of a repair shop in Auckland that had hundreds of warrants of fitness revoked by Waka Kotahi says she was left in the dark about what to do next.
Man charged following police discovery of 'underground Legoland' after thefts
Police have uncovered an "underground Legoland" in the Auckland suburb of Browns Bay after linking a number of thefts spanning three months.
