Auckland Region
Man thanks emergency services, digger driver after wife's quad bike accident
The woman was seriously injured after her quad bike slipped 50 metres down a bank in Auckland's Rodney District.
Media Freedom Committee slams Brown's media ban attempt as an 'insult to voters'
The mayor's team invited journalists from only a select few organisations to his budget announcement on Thursday.
Wayne Brown reiterates intention to sell all shares in Auckland Airport
The Auckland mayor says he is going ahead with his mayoral budget, with a few changes made after listening to submissions. Audio
Large oil spill blocks roads in central Auckland
A large oil spill is blocking a central Auckland road and Auckland Transport said police were letting buses through, but delays and possible cancellations could be expected.
Manslaughter charge laid over death of man who unknowingly drank meth concealed in beer
A man has been arrested and charged with manslaughter in relation to the death of a 21-year-old who unknowingly drank from a beer can containing liquid methamphetamine.
Number of fires at scrap yard of 'significant concern'
A scrap metal fire in South Auckland that burned for more than a day has been extinguished. Audio
Watch live: Wayne Brown on his plans to address budget hole
The Auckland mayor says the super city faces a $375 million deficit unless cuts are made or rates are hiked.
'We're very sorry': Scrapyard boss promises full probe into cause of fire
Sims Pacific Metal general manager says there will be a full inquiry into the massive fire at its site today but it's too early to discuss a cause or possible compensation. Audio
Motorists advised to expect delays after fatal crash in Botany
One person has died following a crash in the Auckland suburb of Botany.
Concern for teen last seen in Auckland eight days ago
Police are appealing for the public's help in finding a 14-year-old who has gone missing in Auckland.
Nine reports of fires at scrap metal yard since November 2017
Fire and Emergency says it has responded to eight reports of fires at the scrap metal yard in South Auckland where a fire is now causing toxic smoke since November 2017. Audio
Auckland mayor expected to address $325m budget hole plans
An Auckland councillor who is in favour of selling off the council's holding in Auckland Airport says the move would be a "common sense" solution to the council's debt woes. Audio
Man arrested after a car chase across South Auckland
A man has been arrested after a car chase across South Auckland.
One dead following crash in East Tamaki
One person has died following a crash in the Auckland suburb of East Tamaki Heights this morning.
Business networks miss the mark with key participants - ethnic business leader
The country's ethnic business leaders say wine and cheese evenings do not suit everyone and they want to be included in mainstream business networks. Audio
Auckland Council in talks on moving some roads to safer ground
Auckland Council is in talks with the government about moving some roads to safer ground, the supercity's deputy mayor says. Audio
Far North bracing for heavy rain and winds
Orange heavy rain warnings have been issued for already sodden Northland, Bay of Plenty and parts of the East Coast, and people are being warned to be prepared.
Conservation dogs head to Hauraki Gulf islands to hunt rodents
Mokohinau and Rakitū islands near Great Barrier are visited once a year by the conservation dogs, who are trained to find any traces of rodents, dead or alive.
Road where four slipped down in quad bike has been narrowing, resident says
An Auckland man, who lives near the spot where a quad bike carrying four people slipped down a muddy bank yesterday, says the road should have been fixed a long time ago.
Baby almost born on gridlocked Auckland motorway
A police officer who pulled over to check on a vehicle parked in the emergency stopping lane found 'a woman in the backseat, clearly in labour'.
