Auckland Region
Police name man sought over Sofitel shooting
Police have named the man they are seeking over the luxury Auckland hotel shooting - but say he should be considered dangerous and not approached.
Saving St David's church from sale
A community charity group is fighting plans by a religious trust to sell off St David's Church in central Auckland. Paul Baragwanath is the Chair of the Friends of St David's Trust, and explains the… Audio
How a family fled and returned to MIQ facility in Auckland
The Ministry of Health allowed a family to remain in the community for more than two days after escaping managed isolation during last year's first level 3 lockdown.
Māori Health Authority 'could be a big step forward'
The government's planned Māori Health Authority will give Māori a greater voice in the health system, a patient says.
$110m earmarked for new South Auckland rehab centre
A new rehabilitation facility in South Auckland for people with spinal injuries now appears to be one step closer, with the government earmarking $110 million in funding for it.
New police station in Mt Roskill, Auckland, opens
The new base opened after more than two years of planning, is fitted out with new features to provide better access for the public, and can house nearly 100 staff.
Search underway for fisherman missing at Auckland's Piha
A man is missing after an early morning fishing expedition at Piha and a search is underway while there are large swell conditions.
The rocky road of light rail in Auckland
Bill McKay looks at the announcement of a new Light Rail Establishment Unit to investigate options for a new transit system and what it could mean for the city as a whole. Bill McKay is a Senior… Audio
Māori Philosophy - A Love Story
Māori Philosopher Dr Krushil Watene grew up in South Auckland, achieved her PhD in Scotland and is now part of global leadership network working towards a better planet and sustainable futures. Audio
Kidnap charge laid after man found in critical condition
A 27-year-old has been arrested after a serious assault in south Auckland that left a man fighting for his life.
Upgrades of main routes to Auckland Airport completed
Improvements to one of the main routes to and from Auckland Airport should mean quicker trips for travellers.
Live: Polyfest 2021 day four
Follow RNZ's blog as the fourth and final day of Polyfest gets underway in Manukau, with thousands of Auckland students showcasing the music, dance and language of many diverse cultures.
Auckland's Queen St facelift to begin
Work will start on the revamp of Auckland's Queen Street at the beginning of next month.
Dame Valerie Adams rolls up her sleeve for Covid-19 vaccine
Four-time world champion shot putter Dame Valerie Adams has received her first Covid-19 vaccine in Auckland this morning.
School and kindy put in lockdown during Whenuapai Air Base incident
A person has been arrested and the Defence Force bomb squad is arriving after a person was seen acting suspiciously around the Whenuapai Air Base in north-west Auckland.
Western Springs forest felling protesters arrested
Three people have been arrested for trespass during a protest in an urban Auckland forest.
Drive-through and mobile-clinic vaccinations pushed by doctors
Aucklanders may be able to get their Covid-19 vaccinations at a drive through - if the tricky logistics can be sorted.
Auckland smart water meter rollout aims for 80,000 in four years
Nearly 80,000 smart water meters will be rolled out across Auckland in the next four years as part of the city's efforts to cure its water woes.
Sofitel Auckland hotel shooting a gang conflict - police minister
Shots fired in an Auckland hotel this morning was a gang conflict between the Mongols and the Headhunters, Police Minister Poto Williams says.
Shooting at central Akl hotel - reports
Workers and guests at a central Auckland hotel have described a gunman opening fire in the lobby this morning. Witnesses say two shots were fired in the foyer of the Sofitel around 9 o'clock. Joe… Audio
