Auckland Region

The government has been warned that planning law changes may erode Auckland Council's already limited ability to control helicopter flights.

A man's been charged after a shooting in Auckland early this morning.

Approving a $2 billion cycling plan will allow Auckland to follow in the footsteps of major european cities, a cycling advocate says. Audio

Auckland streets are much more dangerous to get around in compared to leading European capital cities.

A spate of ram raids, burglaries and robberies is taking its toll on jewellery store owners in Auckland.

There are calls for a new hospital in South Auckland as its existing facility, Middlemore, gets set to celebrate 75 years.

A police helicopter followed a vehicle across Auckland city last night, after an incident that left one person with a head injury.

National is accusing the government of wasting money by securing prime office space for Auckland's cycle bridge staff, weeks before cancelling the project.

Neighbouring businesses say the shop that was ram raided in South Auckland last night had heavy security measures in place.

Youth crime needs to be addressed with better parenting and support for parents, says rugby league great Sir Graham Lowe, and a city councillor. Audio

An Auckland hapū is disappointed with the High Court's decision not to resolve issues around overlapping land claims.

Climate change, inequality and finances have been named the biggest challenges for the next Auckland Council by a pre-election report. Audio

The mayor says the new funding is "fantastic", a property economist says investment allowing future housing is a good thing, and a developer says it's good for people and the environment.

Police have identified the woman found dead near a walking track on the West Coast last week.

The government has revealed plans to spend $1.4 billion into infrastructure in a bid to boost housing stock across five Auckland suburbs.

Forest and Bird has begun legal action against the Department of Conservation over kororā, or little blue penguins, on Waiheke Island. Audio

The government has announced plans for two new 200-person Auckland ferries to be built for launch in 2024, but it is unclear if they will be cheaper for passengers.

Police say they understand the vehicles were used to target three stores and electronic goods and clothes were stolen.

Climate and transport advocates are taking Auckland Transport and Auckland Council to the High Court for adopting a transport plan they say will fail to result in a meaningful reduction in emissions.