Auckland Region
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.
Woman says friend hit twice by man with axe at Auckland restaurant
Police say there's no evidence the attack on Auckland restaurant customers with weapons, including an axe, was racially motivated.
Migrant living in garage, working illegally after paying thousands for work visa
A Chinese man has been living in an Auckland garage for three months and working illegally after paying more than $17,000 for an accredited employer work visa.
Ruff day on the water as Huxley the dog floats away
A lone pup has been rescued after floating out to sea on a dinghy in Auckland's Hobson Bay.
Person found dead at property in Half Moon Bay, Auckland
Police are attending an incident at a property Half Moon Bay in Auckland where a person has been found dead.
Large groups of young people at bus station prompts police patrols
Concerns about large numbers of young people hanging around a bus station has resulted in extra police patrols.
Fire at Auckland hostel likely an accident, charity says
City missioner Helen Robinson says it is believed to have been started when a charger ignited. Audio
Auckland housing increasingly vulnerable to fires, firefighters say
Firefighters have warned Auckland Council the city's rapid growth means they sometimes run low on water to put out fires.
Man dies and two main roads blocked after crashes
A man has died and the road is closed after a crash on Pakuranga Road in Auckland, and a section of State Highway 8 in Otago is closed after a crash that injured four people.
Firefighters keep an eye on car wreckers site after big blaze
A large fire which broke out at a car wreckers in South Auckland on Friday night is not being treated as suspicious at this stage, both the police and Fire and Emergency say.
Ancient Egypt comes alive in new exhibition
New Zealanders have the opportunity to get up close and personal with treasures from Egypt.
PM speaks at opening of $880m Pūhoi to Warkworth motorway
Prime Minister Chris Hipkins has officially opened the new motorway heading north from Auckland.
Local iwi demand inclusion on Auckland Airport share sale
A South Auckland hapū is demanding to be included in any potential Crown deal that's done around buying Auckland Airport shares.
Community event seeks to raise awareness about South Asian heart health
A South Asian community event in Auckland on Saturday will seek to raise awareness about heart health.
