Auckland Region
First lot of 25,000 Auckland activity vouchers to be allocated
The first tranche of 100,000 vouchers for Auckland attractions will be distributed today.
One dead after north Auckland crash on SH1
State Highway 1 has reopened between Puhoi and Warkworth after an earlier closure following a fatal crash south of Warkworth.
More than 100 people charged after year-long operation
Counties Manukau police launched Operation Whakatika at the beginning of 2021 and followed up on reports of dirt bike activity and illegal street racing.
Child dies in Auckland 'water-related' incident
Emergency services were called to a Papatoetoe address around 5.15pm. The child was taken to hospital in a critical condition but died a short time later.
Man charged with murder in Albany homicide inquiry
A 31-year-old man has been charged with murder after the death of a man in an altercation in Auckland.
Person found dead inside house on fire in Avondale
A person has died after a house fire in the central Auckland suburb of Avondale overnight.
Two more arrests in operation aimed at blocking meth supply
Two more arrests have been made in Auckland as part of a police operation targeting the importation and supply of illicit drugs.
One dead, cyclist seriously injured after separate crashes in Auckland
One person has died following a two-vehicle crash in Karaka south of Auckland this evening.
Body found in search for missing person
A body has been recovered from Karioitahi Beach, four days after a person went missing after being swept into the water.
Fire restrictions in force for Auckland and Waikato
Auckland and Waikato have moved to a restricted fire season this morning.
Search for swimmer missing at Auckland beach paused
The middle-aged man was reported missing at Karioitahi Beach on Auckland's west coast last night.
'It's more of a mental battle than a physical battle': woman nears end of marathon swim
A 100km ocean swim spread over 10 days is helping an Auckland woman come to terms with testing positive for the Huntington's gene two years ago. Audio
Person found unresponsive at Wenderholm Regional Park
A person has died at a regional park in the north Auckland town of Waiwera.
Six Covid-19 cases linked to Auckland parlour, visitors urged to get tested
An Auckland massage parlour has become the focus of multiple exposure events for Covid-19.
Teenager who died after being hit by vehicle in Omaha named
The teenager who was killed after being hit by a vehicle in Omaha yesterday has been named.
Traffic delays following crash north of Auckland
Traffic is backed up on one of the country's busiest stretches of road during the holidays after a crash.
Fight between two groups at velodrome before man fatally injured, police say
Police have finished a scene examination at the Manukau Velodrome as they continue their inquiry into the death of a 21-year-old man yesterday.
Police car damaged during reckless New Year's Eve dirt bike ride through city
Police say cyclists and drivers had to take evasive action to protect themselves from the group as they raced around Auckland yesterday.
Homicide investigation launched, police focus on Manukau velodrome
Police are at the Manukau velodrome as they investigate the death of a man who arrived at Auckland's Middlemore Hospital with critical injuries.
Goff on Auckland in orange: 'Get outside, see friends, stay safe'
Auckland's mayor hopes residents will be able to continue enjoying their freedom this year, but urges everyone to keep safe from Covid-19.
