Auckland Region

The firm failed to get an employee's written permission before cutting his wages and bonuses.

Auckland FC have kept their lead at the top of the men's A-League ladder with a 2-nil win over Western United in Melbourne.

In a physical, low scoring game, Damian McKenzie was the difference for the visitors

A cycling advocate on Waiheke island says that without cycle lanes, the area's narrow roads, tourists, bikes, pedestrians, wine and speed, are "an accident waiting to happen".

Around 30 adults and young children had to be barricaded into a room in a library in West Auckland this afternoon, when a group linked to Destiny Church tried to drown out a Pride Festival Event.

Parker joined Charlotte Ryan to share some of his favourite gay anthems, ahead of his show Little Gay In, at the Auckland Pride Festival. Video, Audio

Judge Simon Lance summed up the case at Auckland District Court on Friday morning.

Thousands descended on Manukau Sports Bowl on Thursday to enjoy a smorgasbord of cultural festivities and Asian cuisine.

The father, who wished to remain anonymous for his family's privacy, said his 14-year-old daughter saw the perpetrator doing a lewd act on himself.

From couples' axe-throwing to an R-rated zoo exhibition, Aucklanders are finding romance in some strange places this Valentine's Day. Audio

Sue Pilkington has been coaching for nearly 30 years, and despite the early hour, is full of beans. Audio

Aged care staff have picketed over plans to reduce the number of nurses and caregivers rostered on shifts.

Previously secret salary information for the university's most senior managers has surprised and angered some staff.

Police have not ruled out the possibility of further arrests at this stage, a spokesperson says.

The man performed the act in his van as the student was walking home from school.

For many years people had been scared to use the alleyway, but it has since been upgraded with lights, a new fence and local artwork.

More than 185,000 visitors are expected to attend the dazzling four-day event at Manukau Sports Bowl from 13-16 February.

During cross-examination, the defendant said he'd suffered abuse as a result of the alleged victim's borderline personality disorder

A witness who called the police after a man was hit by multiple vehicles on an Auckland motorway last week says the fact no one stopped is disgusting.