Auckland Region
Mayoral campaign billboards start to appear
The race for Auckland's mayoralty has stepped up a notch with campaign billboards of the main candidates appearing across the city this week.
Iconic record shop moves online after 90 years
"Marbeck has been an Auckland icon, and it's another one we're losing. Audio
Trucks collide in Auckland's Dairy Flat, one critically injured
Emergency services are still at the scene of the crash on Kahikatea Flat Rd.
Thousands of dogs put down amidst struggle with roaming dogs
Auckland Council data shows 6079 dogs were euthanised in the year to July.
Public urged to come forward on historical abuse at Auckland schools
Police have charged a man in relation to abuse at West Auckland schools in the 80s and 90s.
'Deserve more than crumbs': Councillors on Auckland Fix and Finish Fund
Auckland Council's Governing Body has approved $20m to part-fund local board projects, but none will be completed in full.
'Felt our plight': Oyster farmers hope Jones will save industry
For years, contamination from sewage overflows has cut production. Audio
Suspected serial spitter arrested, charged with assault
An Auckland man has been charged after allegedly spitting at multiple people in the past few months.
'Fingers crossed I make it': Passengers still waiting for flights after wind delays
Fliers took to social media to report hours of delays in disembarking and getting baggage at Auckland Airport.
'If it's just shifting around police, it's not helping': Labour on new police team
The presence of a new police beat team is needed in Henderson to help bring crime down rates in the area, says a local councillor. Audio
Tree falls on house, trampoline on a roof as strong winds rip through Auckland, Northland
Fire and Emergency responded to 110 weather-related incidents in three hours on Sunday night.
Person critically injured in two-car crash outside Auckland supermarket
A second person has serious injuries, while a third is in a moderate condition.
Tenant earns $18,229 from unlawful Airbnb
When a neighbour's curious phone call prompted a West Auckland landlord to investigate, she discovered her rental property was listed on Airbnb.
Another firetruck breaks down while fighting blaze
The plague of breakdowns in Auckland's firefighting heavy aerial appliances, or big-ladder trucks, has struck again - this time at an overnight fire in Kumeū.
'We're not boy racers': Pacific car enthusiasts say bill risks targeting families, cultural gatherings
The government's Anti-Social Road Use Bill is being criticised in South Auckland as heavy-handed and unfair.
Dodgy Auckland footpaths finally being fixed
It's taken 10 years, but the dangerous, cracked footpaths in the West Auckland community of Titirangi are being fixed.
March to close Auckland Harbour Bridge next month
Police say planning is well underway ahead of a pro-Palestinian march that will shut the bridge on 13 September.
'Grave concerns' for woman missing for over a week
CCTV footage showed her last movements.
Residents furious over 'very blunt instrument' intensification plan
About 200 people packed out the Mt Eden Village Centre for a heated meeting. Audio
Power cut hits multiple streets, businesses across Auckland suburb
Vector expects electricity to be restored by 2pm as long as no further damage is found.
