Auckland Region
NZ's second tallest residental building gets green light
A Melbourne-based property developer has a green light to build one of New Zealand's tallest residential buildings in Auckland.
Police investigate allegations Middlemore doctor used fake documents to get job
Police are investigating concerns a doctor who saw patients used fake documentation to get a job at Middlemore Hospital.
Firefighter says common to get 'mayday texts' calling for emergency overtime cover
Firefighters at one of the country's busiest stations say they are clocking hundreds of hours in emergency overtime while struggling with faulty equipment, long hours, and a lack of trauma training.
17yo charged in relation to store robberies on North Shore
A 17-year-old has been arrested and charged in relation to a string of store robberies on Auckland's North Shore.
'Unjustified force': Teacher loses appeal attempt over pulling out student's earphones
A teacher censured for "unjustified use of force" has failed to have the courts overturn his disciplinary finding of serious misconduct.
Woman shot with air gun in Auckland
A woman was shot with an air gun in front of her eight-year-old daughter in Mt Roskill on Tuesday night.
'Some people's houses were shaking': Puhoi feels full force of storm
Rain and thunder rocked Auckland last night, flooding a small town up north.
Public feedback sought on names for three new South Auckland train stations
The public is being asked to help name three new train stations planned for the fast-growing suburb Drury, south of Auckland.
Waka Kotahi urged to rethink walking / cycling lane decision
Waka Kotahi is looking at whether to reconsider a trial of making space on Auckland Harbour Bridge for walkers and cyclists.
Uffindell to discuss future with party
National's newest MP has admitted he was kicked out of his boarding school as a teen for beating a younger student. The party knew of the incident during the candidate selection process for the… Audio
Waka Kotahi adds finishing touches to new $38m Māngere bridge
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency is getting set to unveil a new $38 million walking and cycleway over the Manukau Harbour this month.
One person dies, one in critical condition after bus stop crash
A person has been killed after a car crashed into a bus stop in Auckland early this morning.
Auckland house cordoned off after alleged gun shots
A house in Papakura at which a gun was apparently fired overnight has been cordoned off while the police investigate.
Protesters march onto central Auckland streets
Protesters blocked roads in central Auckland this afternoon for the second time in two weeks, marching past the main entrance to the city's hospital.
Record rainfall leaves Auckland's dams full to the brim
Eight of Auckland's 10 dams are at capacity after the country's wettest July on record. Audio
Climate group appeal legality of Auckland Transport plan ruling
The High Court earlier ruled that Auckland Transport's 10-year plan is lawful, even though it does not reduce emissions.
Commuter delays expected due to fog, Auckland motorway crash
Fog has disrupted flights and ferry services and an early-morning crash blocked two southbound lanes this morning.
Businesses want Tamaki-led protest to steer clear of Newmarket
Businesses in Auckland are bracing themselves for a planned protest led by Brian Tamaki's Freedom and Rights Coalition on Saturday.
Auckland jeweller robbed twice in three months
A jewellery store in Auckland's Takapuna has been robbed for the second time.
Auckland mayoral candidate wants to open abandoned tunnels
An Auckland mayoral candidate wants to turn abandoned air raid shelters into a tourist attraction. Audio
