Auckland Region
'I think it's time': Efeso Collins commits to running for Auckland mayor
The South Auckland councillor opens up about why he's decided to run for mayor with or without the Labour Party's endorsement.
Aucklanders told to hit the beach instead of urban waterfall
Aucklanders are putting their health on the line to swim at a popular central city swimming spot.
Call for more social housing in the face of Omicron outbreak
Omicron highlights the need for more social housing, so families living in overcrowded conditions can self-isolate, a chief executive working in the sector says.
South Auckland GPs brace for surge in Omicron cases
South Auckland GPs say they are preparing for a surge in Omicron cases, but there needs to be more coordination from the Ministry of Health and district health boards to help them deal with the next…
Flat Bush rest home residents, staff return negative results after Omicron case
An Auckland aged care facility says all residents and staff have tested negative for Covid-19.
Auckland Lantern Festival cancelled for third year
The Auckland Lantern Festival has been cancelled due to New Zealand's move to the red traffic light setting.
Two critically injured from carbon monoxide fumes in west Auckland
Police say two people have suffered critical injuries after being affected by carbon monoxide fumes in the west Auckland suburb of Kumeū.
List of Auckland Omicron-related locations of interest grows
A number of close contact Omicron-related locations of interest in Auckland and Nelson have been added to the Ministry of Health's website today.
Data centre project expected to create hundreds of jobs
Another large multi-million dollar data centre is being developed in Auckland.
Aucklanders on going back to 'red' setting: 'The differences are quite minor'
Aucklanders are relatively relaxed about the country moving to the red setting after the prime minister confirmed the highly infectious Omicron variant was circulating in the city.
Auckland City Mission Omicron plans in place
Workers at Auckland City Mission are helping plan for food supply disruptions and staffing strain, in case Omicron spreads in the city.
Thousands compete in Auckland Marathon after 2021 postponement
More than 8000 people are expected to compete in the Auckland Marathon today.
Auckland DHBs brace for 1800 Omicron cases a day
New modelling suggests Auckland will face well over 1000 daily Omicron cases at the peak of a potential outbreak, but some are concerned the projections are underestimating the real risk.
Getting to the root of it: Church to set up cameras after plant thefts
A thief with a green thumb has been looking for a five finger discount in the central Auckland suburb of Hillsborough.
Collection Drive for Tonga underway at Mt Smart Stadium
RNZ Pacific Reporter Lydia Lewis went down to Mt Smart Stadium in Auckland where the collection drive for the Aotearoa Tonga committee is underway. She tells Anna about the stories she has heard so… Audio
Auckland hospitals prepare for pressure on system when Omicron spreads
Modelling for when Omicron hits suggests a peak of 190 Covid-19 patients in hospital on any given day, based on a prediction of about 1800 community cases a day in the city. Audio
Three Auckland nightclubs listed as Covid-19 locations of interest
Three central Auckland nightclubs have been listed as Covid-19 'close contact' locations of interest.
Women accused of breaching Covid-19 restrictions to go on trial
Three women accused of flouting Covid-19 restrictions by travelling to Auckland the same weekend as an anti-lockdown protest in October are heading to trial.
30 years of the Auckland Marathon
This weekend The ASB Auckland Marathon will be celebrating its 30th anniversary. The first version of the Auckland Marathon was held in June 1936, but it wasn't until 1992 when the Harbour Bridge… Audio
Diver dies, person critical after separate incidents in Auckland
A person is dead and another has been critically injured after incidents in Auckland waters this afternoon.
