Auckland Region
Solving the World's Problems with Simon Wilson
Today senior writer at the NZ Herald, Simon Wilson, talks to Jesse about his concerns over the new Auckland transport plan. Audio
Truck driver seriously injured after crash in Flat Bush
Police are attending a crash in the Auckland suburb of Flat Bush, where a small truck and bus have collided.
Government, Auckland Council keen for America's Cup parade
Team New Zealand doesn't want an America's Cup celebration parade, but Auckland's mayor and the minister responsible for the Cup are both keen for one. Audio
Person critically injured in Pakuranga collision, car crashes into building
One person is critically hurt after two vehicles collided and one ended up crashing into a building in Auckland's Pakuranga.
Auckland money laundering: police arrest 10, seize $10m in assets
More than $10 million worth of assets were seized, including four properties and three vehicles in St Heliers, Kumeu and New Lynn and $200,000 worth of jewellery.
Police officer stood down after video shows him telling arrested man to kill himself
A police officer has been stood down after a video surfaced appearing to show them telling a member of the public to kill themselves.
Blood on chainsaw likely Denver Chance's - DNA expert
A DNA testing expert says blood found on a chainsaw blade is highly likely to belong to Auckland man Denver Chance.
Young father pleads guilty to manslaughter of three-month-old daughter
Jerome Dean said he was taking responsibility for his actions and he didn't mean to kill his baby, Thalia Samson-Dean, in April last year.
Officers describe drugs, scene where body in freezer was found
A detective has recounted the illicit drugs found on the property where Auckland man Denver Chance's body was found in a chest freezer in 2019.
Can Auckland’s $150m climate change plan save the city from disaster?
Auckland Council is proposing an additional $150 million to combat climate change. But will it be enough for the city's most vulnerable residents?
America's Cup crowds a winner for Auckland hospitality, events businesses
The America's Cup has lured a 50,000-strong crowd to Auckland's waterfront each day this weekend, while Waitematā Harbour has hosted a huge spectator flotilla of up to 2000 vessels.
Canal Road tree protesters in court facing trespassing charges
A group who have been working to save a stand of native trees have appeared in the Auckland District Court facing trespassing charges.
Six60 first act to play concert at Auckland's Eden Park
The Six60 show could have an audience of up to 50,000 people, making it potentially one of the biggest live shows since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Auckland transport package doesn't add up, urbanists claim
There are fundamental flaws in the newly announced multi-billion dollar Auckland transport package, and some of the claims made for it don't add up, say climate and transport groups.
Pop up repair cafe hits K Rd this weekend
In your heart of hearts, are you reducing waste enough? We all try our best but it can be difficult to actually reduce our waste footprint, especially when things break. Audio
Auckland moves to alert level 1 - PM
The city moves to alert level 1 today after 14 days since the last community case of Covid 19, Jacinda Ardern has announced.
New fund to help kids in hardship access sport and recreation
A new $2.15m fund has been launched aimed at minimising the barriers to sport and recreation so often experienced by children living in hardship. Audio
Covid-19: Auckland Transport suffers as more people work from home
Aucklanders appear to be giving public transport a wide berth as the hangover from four lockdowns continues to linger.
Tomatoes on sale for 8 cents per kg as prices hit 12-year low
Tomato prices have slumped even further, after a record low price yesterday - Royal Oak Pak 'n' Save in Auckland is selling the fruit for eight cents a kilo.
Man was shot three times in head, stored in freezer - Crown
Jay Christopher Lingman is accused of shooting a man three times in the head before storing the body in a chest freezer.