Auckland Region
Auckland Harbour Bridge
Here's another piece of transport history... the day - maybe more than a day - in July 1974 - when they opened two lanes of the Auckland Harbour Bridge to walkers and cyclists. The reason - there was… Audio
Police reassure Aucklanders amid spate of gun violence
Police say they have no tolerance for gun violence after a rash of shootings in Auckland in recent weeks.
Despite area's old gang ties, Beach Haven shooting a shock, MP says
Residents of the Auckland suburb owere woken this morning by gunshots. Local MP Shanan Halbert says the area has old ties to gangs, but the shooting is a shock.
Shooting outside Papakura courthouse leaves person in critical condition
It is too early to know whether this afternoon's shooting in Papakura's town centre is linked to ongoing gang tensions in Auckland, police say.
Three Auckland men to appear in court after seizure of meth originating in Iran
Customs has found methamphetamine originating from Iran in a container filled with pails of grease.
Bus drivers working 13 hour shifts call for better conditions
Auckland bus drivers working 13 hour shifts to cover staff shortages say their employers needs to take a hard look at the poor pay and "terrible" working conditions they offer.
West Auckland leader Jack Taumaunu dies aged 84
The late West Auckland leader Jack Taumaunu is being returned to his home marae in Tairāwhiti for burial this weekend.
Elizabeth Zhong homicide: Fang Sun found guilty of murder
A millionaire investor from China who watched his once-lucrative New Zealand businesses fail after moving to Auckland has been found guilty of stabbing to death the woman he blamed for his huge…
Two shooting incidents in Auckland reported
Two more shootings have been reported in Auckland overnight.
Phil Goff's last Auckland Council budget: Climate, water, trees and rates
As he unveiled his last budget, Auckland mayor Phil Goff signalled that revenue losses may spark future rates rises
Inquiry opened into Auckland train derailment
The Transport Accident Investigation Commission has opened an inquiry into the train derailment in Auckland earlier today.
Man arrested in investigation into baby's death in Ōtara
A man has been arrested in connection with the death of a baby in Ōtara last week.
Freight train derails injuring three, Auckland's Eastern Line services disrupted
A freight train derailed in Auckland injuring three people and causing delays for commuters.
Poto Williams turns up heat over increase in gang violence
The minister of police wants the police to work faster to tackle a surge of gang violence in Auckland.
Police putting pressure on warring gangs in Auckland - Coster
The Police Commissioner confirms leaders of the Tribesmen and Killer Beez have met as police work to de-escalate gang violence by wearing groups down. Audio
Crash that caused teen to fall overboard costs boatie almost $25,000
A boatie is being ordered to pay the sum in fines and reparations after he crashed into another boat.
Boatie rescued during wild weather near Waiheke
A person has been rescued from wild seas near Waiheke Island early this morning.
Spate of thefts and vandalism to public art pieces across Auckland
Auckland Council is asking for public help after a spate of thefts, and vandalism to public art pieces across the region.
One killed in Riverhead crash, north of Auckland
One person has been killed in a car crash in Riverhead, north of Auckland.
Fire truck's delay came close to costing lives - firefighter
A fire officer in charge at a blaze at an Auckland apartment block today says a delay in getting there could have ended up with two people trapped.
