Auckland Region
Kāinga Ora tenant evicted after repeatedly abusing agency staff
The agency applied to have Vena Funaki evicted from the Ōtara, Auckland property after he acted aggressively when he was told to remove his dogs from the property.
Two people in critical condition after central Auckland crash
A third person is also injured.
Elisabeth Nicholls not the first dementia patient rest homes have lost this year
A man whose wife went missing from a rest home while in respite care for dementia last month is horrified to learn of Christchurch woman Elisabeth Nicholls' death.
Death of prisoner in Auckland treated as homicide
Police say they were made aware of the death at about 4pm on Friday.
Two teenagers remain in critical condition after 'horrific, devastating' crash
Two teenagers remain in critical conditions after the car they were in left the road and ploughed into property near Auckland.
Police seeking Auckland man Solomon Kapua Apihai
The 41-year-old, who is known to frequent areas around Mount Roskill and Auckland's CBD, is continuing to evade police.
Watercare to contact customers after faulty meters spark billing chaos
Watercare has revealed that a third of its 40,000 EDMI smart meters are faulty, saying it discovered the issue last October. Audio
Wild weather: Auckland road reopens after debris from fallen roof forced closure
The road was closed after wind blew a 25-30m section of roof off a commercial building and partially collapsed the front of the structure.
Man charged after suspicious fatal crash in Auckland
Police spotted one vehicle chasing another moments before the fatal crash.
Person critically injured in central Auckland
St John ambulance took the person to Auckland City Hospital.
David Riley: The Reading Warrior
Making sure children see themselves reflected in books is a driving force for author and publisher David Riley, who calls himself The Reading Warrior. Audio
Public safety concerns grow after Pakuranga Night Market stabbing
Vendors and visitors call for stronger security measures to be introduced ahead of market's reopening. Audio
'One of my sisters': Friends and colleagues remember Takutai Tarsh Kemp
A friend and colleague of Takutai Tarsh Kemp says she battled remarkably and no one knew of the possibility of her passing away under dialysis. Audio
Emergency expo a 'lifeline' for suppliers following New World fire
Around 50 small businesses impacted by the New World blaze are seeking new retail partners to save revenue. Audio
KiwiRail staff 'overworked' when machine derailed, inquiry finds
As well, train controllers and track officers were kept in the dark about a gap in the railway.
Police appeal for missing Māngere woman Ella Davenport
Ella Davenport was last seen near Woolworths Māngere East on 20 June. Police are concerned for her safety.
High winds could close Harbour Bridge during morning commute
NZTA is warning Auckland motorists of potential closures on the Harbour Bridge on Friday morning due to strong winds.
Museum's Māori, Pacific galleries could remain closed until 2029
Discovery of asbestos in May has complicated Auckland War Memorial Museum's plan for a major redevelopment for its centenary.
MPs remember 'great tōtara' Takutai Tarsh Kemp
Flags are flying at half mast around Parliament after the death of the Te Pati Māori MP for Tāmaki Makaurau at the age of 50. Audio
Green light for Pak'nSave believed to be country's biggest supermarket
Auckland Council has given the all clear for the country's largest supermarket to be built on the North Shore.
