Auckland Region
Auckland firm generates $45 million for Māori and Pasifika-owned businesses
An Auckland company helping indigenous businesses get local government contracts has generated $45 million and over 300 jobs for local Māori and Pasifika-owned construction and trades in the last…
Auckland Harbour Bridge's new strut successfully installed
The damaged Auckland Harbour Bridge was due to reopen around 9am, after being closed for repairs overnight.
Auckland Harbour Bridge repairs to close southbound lanes from 9pm
Permanent repairs to Auckland's Harbour Bridge will begin tonight with all southbound lanes into the city shut from 9pm.
Electorate profile: Auckland Central a three-way race
Auckland Central is a diverse, young and highly-educated electorate three women are vying to represent this election.
Crews battle fire in Ōrewa shopping block
A fire in the roof of a bakery in an Ōrewa shopping block had neighbouring business owners fleeing for fear the roof would fall in.
Good progress made on Habour Bridge strut, NZTA says
The Transport Agency says fabricators are making good progress on manufacturing the new permanent strut for Auckland's Harbour Bridge.
QC enters fight over rehab centre closure
Questions are being raised over the closure of the Laura Fergusson Trust Rehabilitation Centre - the only specialised facility of its kind for disabled people in Auckland. The Trust's board spent… Audio
Harbour Bridge repairs begin this weekend - all southbound lanes to close
Permanent repairs to Auckland's Harbour Bridge are expected to begin this weekend, closing all southbound lanes into the city over Saturday night.
Kayaking to work to beat Auckland's current traffic chaos
Auckland's current traffic crisis isn't a problem for Ken Jackson in Auckland. He bypassing the roads altogether by kayaking to and from work when there's snarl ups! He talks to the Panel. Audio
Waka Kotahi monitoring winds on Auckland Harbour Bridge
The Transport Agency - Waka Kotahi - says it's monitoring Auckland wind speeds minute-by-minute, to ensure it is still safe for traffic to use the damaged Harbour Bridge. Strong gusts saw it closed to… Audio
Anger from locals kept in the dark about bridge contamination
An Auckland woman living near the Harbour Bridge is angry and shocked people were never told neighbouring land was contaminated with heavy metals from the bridge.
Man injured in skydiving accident
A man in his 30s is in a critical condition in Auckland Hospital after a skydiving accident this morning.
Man charged in connection with death of baby in South Auckland
A 31-year-old man has been charged in connection with the death of a 10-month-old baby earlier this month.
Dome Valley landfill would have an 'unacceptable' effect on ecology - Council
Auckland Council is recommending plans for a controversial rubbish dump earmarked for Dome Valley be declined.
Housing shortages continue to bite in south Auckland
Monte Cecilia Housing Trust chief executive Bernie Smith says south Auckland is at the epicentre of the country's poverty and housing crisis.
Slight easing of water restrictions in Auckland next month
Restrictions on commercial users will be eased in first - but loosening of restrictions on residential users is yet to be decided.
Auckland Harbour Bridge temporary repair completed
The Transport Agency says there has been a significant reduction in congestion in Auckland now that two additional lanes on the harbour bridge are open after overnight repairs. Video, Audio
Auckland southern motorway crash causing congestion
Traffic has built up on Auckland's southern motorway following a crash near the Khyber Pass off ramp.
Auckland Harbour Bridge: City-bound lanes to close overnight as repairs start
Traffic disruption across Auckland Harbour Bridge is set to continue with overnight closures of all lanes leading into the city to allow for repair work.
Police investigating baby's death urge people with information to speak to them
Police are seeking information after the death of a baby in South Auckland earlier this month.
