Auckland Region
Auckland harbour crossing: Multi-billion dollar options
Anyone wanting to have their say on the five proposals for a second Auckland harbour crossing needs to get cracking - the opportunity for "feedback" closes on Monday. It's less than a month since… Audio
'Bogus' doctor who faked his way to a job Middlemore Hospital sentenced to jail
A "bogus doctor" who faked his way to a job Middlemore Hospital had tried to get other jobs too, Googling how to remove moles and make cuts in skin.
'Get a better budget, bro': Protesters direct anger at Mayor Wayne Brown
Protesters gathered outside where Auckland councillors were meeting about the city's budget decisions today.
Safety culture lacking aboard vessel where worker was injured - report
The Moana Chief's telescopic ladder slipped off a platform, trapping and seriously injuring a crew member's leg.
Auckland Council green lights $2.3b Drury plan, despite threat of legal action
Auckland Council has approved a plan to collect $1.1 billion from developers in Drury over the next 30 years in the face of a warning developers may seek a judicial review.
Car crashes into West Auckland shop, killing one
The accident happened on Te Atatu Road just before 2pm.
Homicide investigation launched after man's death
The man died in hospital on Wednesday, nine days after being found with serious head injuries at a home in Manurewa.
Crown intent on absorbing kura kaupapa into mainstream system, Waitangi Tribunal told
A Waitangi Tribunal inquiry into inequities alleged by kaupapa Māori schools has opened in Tāmaki Makaurau.
'You cannot get rid of the mould': Kāinga Ora resident says flooding houses not only issue
Once a swamp, always a swamp - that is what one Kāinga Ora tenant says about the home she's lived in for decades, built next to a creek.
Woman attempts to smuggle $2.75 million of cocaine into Auckland in suitcase
Almost $3 million worth of cocaine has been seized by customs at Auckland International Airport.
Auckland Council airport shares still on chopping block to fill $295m budget hole
Aucklanders want the council to sell at least some of its Auckland Airport shares, new data shows. Audio
Road closed after police car crashes in Auckland
A woman has been taken to hospital and a road in Mount Albert is closed following a crash involving a police vehicle and an SUV.
Geotech engineers shortage hampers Aucklanders' cyclone insurance claims
Muriwai residents with red-stickered houses want a timeframe for resolution, many fearing their insurance cover will run out before the council completes geotechnical assessments.
Thousands of state houses on flood prone land, and more going up
A sizeable chunk of state housing is on flood prone land, with more builds being put on land expected to flood in the future.
Part of Auckland's Northwestern motorway closed after crash
Police have closed part of a major motorway in Auckland after a serious crash.
Hundreds of bikes cause havoc on Auckland roads
Hundreds of different types of motorbikes have been spotted disrupting traffic on Mount Wellington Highway this afternoon.
Police seek help to find missing teen whose car was found near Kariotahi Beach
Police are seeking help to find a teenager who has been reported missing and whose car was left on the coast south-west of Auckland city.
No wetsuit, no stopping: Man's epic 100km swim to help save Hauraki Gulf
A swimmer who prefers the wide open waters of the sea to the narrow confines of the pool is about to take on his greatest challenge yet.
Henderson station resumes Western line service after emergency incident
Western line trains have resumed stopping at Henderson railway station after emergency services in Auckland responded to an incident on Monday afternoon.
One arrested after person shot in West Auckland's Massey
A person has been arrested after a firearms incident in a West Auckland suburb on Saturday night.
