Auckland Region
'Price of paradise': Waiheke residents brace for fuel price hike
High fuel prices on Waiheke see many residents opting for electric vehicles, with one estimating about 650 are on the island. Audio
Neighbour 'sad and anxious' as Scenic Drive house risks collapse
This year's extreme weather events are having lasting impacts in Auckland, with a house in the suburb of Swanson on the brink of collapse and major state highways blocked by slips.
Auditor-General backs calls for Auckland to beef up emergency response
John Ryan is recommending consistent leadership for its emergency management team as part of the council's response planning.
Residents evacuate Auckland City Mission's Homeground
Residents were seen evacuating from a welfare housing building in Auckland's city centre after an alarm was activated, with water coming from an apartment on the sixth level.
SH1 at Dome Valley closed again by rockfall
State Highway One at north Auckland's Dome Valley will remain closed overnight because of rockfall.
Damaged West Auckland home at risk of collapsing, road closed
Scenic Drive was closed after a red-stickered house started slipping amid heavy rain on Tuesday night.
Rural residents south of Auckland angry at council development 'flip-flop'
Some say changing plans will hit them in the pocket, having bought land based on future potential valuations that are now at risk.
Petrol panic: Queues forming at Auckland service stations before fuel tax returns
Queues are forming outside Auckland petrol stations as motorists try to take advantage of the last days of cheaper petrol.
IPCA finds police failed duty of care after man died
A man who was losing consciousness while in a restraint chair in police custody died the next day.
Auckland Transport systems ready for public transport discount
Auckland Transport is on track to ensure its systems are ready for half price fares for under 25s from 1 July.
Albany restaurants worried about lull after axe attack
Fewer people have been eating at restaurants in Albany following an attack on diners by an axe-wielding man at a block of eateries there on Monday
Man dies shortly after being taken into police custody
He had earlier been seen walking around a busy Auckland intersection, trying to open doors of stopped vehicles.
Body found on Auckland beach after dinghy reported overdue
A man has been found dead after a water-related incident at Auckland's Orewa Beach.
Mayor Brown raises ire of union, councillor over port lease plan
The Maritime Union believes it would be disastrous for Auckland if the mayor gets his way with a proposal for the Ports of Auckland.
Hundreds of Kāinga Ora homes on list for potential buyout, flood mitigation
Auckland Council has provided Kāinga Ora with a list of properties it believes could be at risk in future severe weather events.
One person dead after truck hit overbridge on Southern Motorway
A section of Auckland's Southern Motorway will remain closed in both directions overnight following a fatal truck crash.
More security patrols planned after residents left 'shaken up' over attack on diners
A community on Auckland's North Shore is still shaken and on edge after diners in three restaurants were attacked on Monday night.
Polyamorous trio can be split into pairs for property dispute, Supreme Court rules
The decision relates to a property dispute between a man and two women who used to be in a relationship together.
North Shore axe-attack accused remanded in custody
The man was remanded in custody without entering a plea.
Man arrested after attempting to rob Auckland jewellery store armed with knife
Officers were on scene within minutes after a staff member activated the fog cannon alarm, police say.
