Auckland Region
Covid-19 patient home isolation failing Māori, Pasifika - councillor
An Auckland councillor says he's astounded by the lack of cultural awareness shown by the authorities towards Māori and Pacific communities this far into the pandemic.
No danger to New Lynn community after person's death - police
Auckland police believe the death of a person in West Auckland yesterday was not a random incident.
Auckland needs 'leap of faith' to remove border - deputy mayor
Auckland should open its borders by December, regardless of vaccination levels, says Auckland deputy mayor Bill Cashmore. Audio
Homicide investigation launched after person found dead in West Auckland
Police have launched a homicide investigation in the West Auckland suburb of New Lynn after a person was found dead this morning.
Health authority accused of denying vaccine funding to kura
Health officials are being accused of holding out on cash that would help a West Auckland Māori school boost Covid-19 vaccinations in their local community.
Sick, alone, far from home - Starship patients struggle in lockdown
While families who have travelled to Starship Hospital for their children's specialist treatment deal with an added stress, doctors worry about the kids missing out.
The hip hop dancer and ex-All Black working together for young South Aucklanders
As Auckland heads into day 80 of lockdown, a free virtual event for young people in the south of the city is offering not just an escape from the monotony, but a chance to discover a new creative…
Tree vandalism on the rise in Auckland
Auckland Council has reported an increase in vandalism to trees and vegetation on council land during the latest lockdown period.
Auckland councillors divided over proposed housing density law
Auckland councillors are divided over proposed new rules that would make it easier to build houses in the city.
Apartment managers concerned about isolating Covid cases
Building managers and body corporates in Auckland want better communication from health authorities to keep their tenants safe.
Two build-to-rent developments on the way in Auckland
A KiwiSaver provider is branching out into build-to-rent properties in a bid to bring more affordable housing options to market.
'Tricky': Churches grapple with Covid-19 vaccine certificates
Churches face a dilemma around whether vaccine certificates are needed when they welcome back physical congregations.
'I think it's a terrible idea' - Hundreds of car parks across Auckland could be removed
Auckland Council's planning committee is voting on Auckland Transport's new strategy, which could remove parking spots on main arterial routes and in some parts of the city as a way of curbing diesel…
More debt stress for Auckland and Northland businesses - data
Auckland and Northland have recorded more debt stress than the rest of Aotearoa, new data from Centrix shows.
Man accused of killing Elizabeth Zhong named
The man accused of murdering Auckland businesswoman Elizabeth Zhong can now be named.
MIQ changes for health staff welcomed, but won't plug South Auckland gap
Changes to MIQ to bring in more healthcare workers from overseas do not address skills shortages in understaffed areas like South Auckland, a nurses' union says.
Second man arrested following Auckland Domain gathering on Saturday
Police have arrested and charged a 57-year-old man with Failing to Comply with Order (Covid-19) over the event.
Auckland councillor told to take safety precautions after threat from suspected anti-vaxxers
An Auckland councillor has been advised not to attend events alone and to stop using her car because it has her face and name on it after she was threatened by three men outside a vaccination centre… Audio
Easing of Auckland restrictions a 'fine balancing act' but Covid-19 modeller has warning
Auckland Mayor Phil Goff thinks moving the city to alert level 3 step 2 next week is the right decision - but a leading Covid-19 modeller says the outcome could be a sizeable outbreak right through… Audio
Eased restrictions may be 'impending doom' for Māori - leader
A Māori health leader says loosening restrictions in the city will create the perfect storm, and put more Māori in harm's way.
