Auckland Region
Labour MP on calls for boarding house registry
This week Auckland Council revealed that nearly every boarding house it inspected did not meet minimum safety requirements. Labour MP Jenny Salesa spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Teenager missing from Auckland's Dairy Flat
Alyssa, 16, has been missing for close to 24 hours from the Dairy Flat area.
Deputy mayor on Auckland Transport shake-up
The government has stripped Auckland Transport of most of its power in a shake-up designed to improve how people get around New Zealand's largest city. Deputy Mayor of Auckland Desley Simpson spoke to… Audio
Two stabbed in argument between window washers and driver in Auckland
Police say the two people received moderate injuries in the incident.
Authorities recommend doing 'absolute minimum' to fix Auckland hospital
Documents show the decision could lead to critical assets failing, resulting in patient harm.
Tāmaki Makaurau by-election: Two days left to vote
One university student said 'you shouldn't be complaining about the government if you don't vote'.
Two people seriously injured in Manukau assault
A cordon has been set up outside a group of fast food outlets on Great South Road.
Watch: A look inside NZ's first IKEA
The head of IKEA in Australia and New Zealand says whether it opens further stores across the country depends on how the first one goes.
Robertson explains All Blacks changes and critical area of the game
Watch: The All Blacks have made some key positional changes with one thing in mind for Saturday.
Watch: 'Nothing short of miraculous' no one died in scaffolding fall
Dashcam footage show cars forced to swerve out of the way as the scaffolding bends, piece by piece, before collapsing into a pile across the road. Video
Director fined $54k for running unsafe housing for migrant workers
Dozens of container-style cabins had inadequate fire systems and weren't arranged in a way to provide appropriate escape routes, the judge said.
No sign of asbestos in fire doors at Auckland's convention centre - Fletcher Building
Buildings in Wellington and Christchurch are also being checked.
How can Auckland be jolted back to life?
Is the heart of Auckland city still beating? For the best part of a decade, construction of the City Rail Link has seen the CBD strewn with road cones and roads clogged with building sites. Businesss… Audio
Amazon and the case of the missing NZ data centres
Additional details of Amazon's announcement are casting doubt on claims of a boost to jobs and GDP.
'A heavy load to carry': On patrol with animal control
Auckland's Animal Management staff are busier than ever, impounding more than 10,000 dogs over the past year.
Local body member apologises for making gun gesture to Justice Minister
It happened during a fiery community meeting discussing a new high density building proposal.
'This win will resonate with generations' - Pākiri locals celebrate an end to sand mining
An end to offshore sand mining at Pākiri has been greeted with "disbelief, contentedness, appreciation and pride".
Council calls for government to step in over illegal boarding houses
A report has found many are housing vulnerable populations, such as those referred by Work and Income or the Department of Corrections.
Maori community win after years-long battle over sand mining
In Aotearoa, a small Maori community is celebrating a huge win against 80 years of sand mining on their coastline. Audio
Community Patrols New Zealand opens base in central Auckland
The base on High Street promises to be a safety hub for those in the city needing assistance, and home base for patrollers moving about the area.
