Auckland Region
More culturally-appropriate help needed for struggling families, charity says
An Auckland-based charity group says the government needs to provide more culturally-appropriate help for struggling families.
Man dies in Auckland house fire
Fire-fighters say the house in the suburb of Panmure was well alight when they arrived shortly before 11 o'clock last night.
Government's Auckland rail plan 'wasted spending' and a 'dream' - National
National infrastructure spokesperson Simon Bridges says the project is wasted spending while transport spokesperson Simeon Brown says Aucklanders have given up believing it will happen.
Govt picks partially-tunnelled light rail option from Auckland city to the airport
Auckland's long awaited light rail project will run from Wynyard Quarter to Mt Roskill before surfacing and running alongside SH20 to the airport.
Auckland light rail option announced
The government has chosen a light rail option linking downtown Auckland to the Airport. The plan will see a partially above and below ground rail link from the Wynyard Quarter to the airport, with 18… Audio
Government to announce preferred route for Auckland light rail
Three options were presented to Cabinet last year, each of which run from the City Centre to Mount Roskill, to Māngere, to the airport, at a cost of between $9 billion and $16b.
'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.
