Auckland Region

The city has been through the wringer but there are signs of improvement, an expert says. Audio

Meanwhile, a multi-vehicle crash on Auckland's harbour bridge has been cleared.

Election hoardings have been vandalised and graffitied with offensive and racist words.

Auckland Council says it welcomes harsher penalties for developers and companies that breach the Resource Management Act.

Just metres away, is an sign warning of $100 fines plus towing costs.

Police are searching for a pair of men they believe are supplying meth and other drugs.

Vape stores setting up inside booze shops "only exacerbates the harm from both", say opponents, but the vaping industry says liquor store age restrictions would likely limit exposure to young people.

A fire at an Auckland hospice shop distribution centre overnight is being treated as suspicious.

The cause of death of a baby found in Auckland's Albert Park over the weekend remains unknown, say police.

The 20-year-old took the agency to court over 'unlawful' speed bumps. Audio

Both candidates hit out at the current government's policies and vowed to fight for Maori rights.

Waikato officials have told an inquest that there were gaps in what it knew about what was happening on the night of the Auckland Anniversary floods.

The 37-year-old was remanded on bail until her next court appearance on Wednesday.

Loud music, yelling and substantial fights are among the grievances listed in a petition to block an Auckland bar's liquor licence from being renewed. Audio

Emergency services were called to Muriwai Beach on Auckland's west coast.

A park worker discovered the baby's body.

Two Northland fishermen say they couldn't believe their eyes.

The fund was set up after the sale of Auckland International Airport shares once held by the legacy Auckland City and Manukau City councils.

Ingrid Nason, 33, has not been seen since 15 August in the Three Kings area.

The crash occurred in the suburb of Onehunga yesterday.