Auckland Region
Complainant says businessman's behaviour 'predatory' and 'utterly creepy'
A man has told a court he believes his drink was spiked by what he called a "predatory" businessman before being indecently assaulted by him.
Treatment at Auckland Women's Prison 'degrading' and 'inhumane' - judge
Auckland Women's Prison treated inmates in a "degrading," "cruel" and "inhumane" manner in a "concerted effort to break their spirit," according to a stinging ruling from a district court judge.
Upgrades unveiled as Waitākere tracks reopen
Two tracks in the Waitākere Ranges in West Auckland are reopening today after being closed to protect the region's kauri forests.
Witness inspired by MeToo movement, court told
On the second day of a trial involving a wealthy businessman, one witness described being left shaken, claiming the man thrust his hands down his pants, and grabbed his genitals.
'Wipe for Water':10-year-old's fundraiser for drinking fountains
Ten-year-old Lilah McDonald tells us about her fundraiser to sell toilet paper and raise money for water fountains. Audio
'Not quite job done' but Papatoetoe High School principal's anxiety easing
No new cases of Covid-19 have been reported in the community today, following Auckland's move to alert level 2, and the rest of the country's shift back to level 1.
Wealthy NZ businessman sexually assaulted young men, court told
The central figure in a High Court trial has been described as a "wealthy, influential businessman" who took opportunities with young men who came to him for help.
Search for missing yacht near Coromandel still ongoing
Aircrew on a Royal New Zealand Air Force C130 Hercules have joined the search for two people who yesterday called for help from their sinking yacht near Coromandel.
It has joined the Navy frigate… Audio
No further positive Covid cases at LSG Sky Chefs
All staff at the workplace of a positive case have now returned negative test results for Covid-19.
A woman who worked at the laundry of LSG Sky Chefs was one of the three original community cases of… Audio
One person dies in crash involving truck carrying a house
Police are investigating a fatal crash between a vehicle and a truck transporting a house in Flatbush, Auckland.
Injured surfer rescued after walker spots message
An Auckland surfer has been rescued from a remote beach after writing the word "help" in the sand in huge letters.
'Clock ticking': Businesses brace for more pain
Auckland business owners are waiting nervously to find out how long the city will remain in lockdown.
'Pretty hard to cope': Sales dip in South Auckland stores during lockdown
South Auckland businesses and residents are highlighting struggles of the level 3 lockdown, are hope the city can move out of the restrictions soon.
Some Aucklanders support mandatory Covid app scanning
Aucklanders are supporting compulsory scanning of the Covid Tracer but an epidemiologist says it should be used in high-risk situations only.
Canal Road native trees poisoned, group says
A group working to save native trees in the Auckland suburb of Avondale say the remaining trees were poisoned last night.
Revisting the past - Howick's historical village
Auckland's historical village in Howick is looking to modern technology to get more young people interested in days gone by. Village general manager, Krissy Perrett talks to Jesse about the… Audio
Ex-govt worker who hid spy camera to be named
The identity of a man who repeatedly hid a spy camera in an Auckland gym's changing rooms will be revealed, after a Court of Appeal ruling.
Covid-19: Wastewater testing under way in Auckland, Taranaki
Wastewater testing is being carried out by ESR in South Auckland and Taranaki to see whether the Covid-19 virus has spread further in the community. Audio
Lockdown could last weeks if cluster is large - Dr Hendy
Several possibilities could account for the source of the latest community outbreak, Covid-19 data modelling expert Dr Shaun Hendy says. Audio
New water main blocked by 2000 tonnes of grout
Four months on, work is still under way to remove the grout from a new water main pipe in central Auckland.
