Auckland Region
Jury retires to consider verdict for Massey shooter
A jury has retired to consider its verdict in the trial of police killer Eli Epiha, who shot two officers in Auckland last June, killing Matthew Hunt.
Auckland councillor shaken by bomb threat after criticising TV show
Auckland councillor Efeso Collins received death threats after criticising a reality police TV show, and says it's made him reconsider his future in politics.
Gunshots reportedly fired on South Auckland house
Police are investigating reports the shots were fired at a Clendon Park house in the early hours of the morning.
America's Cup financial loss: Phil Goff defends council spend
The Auckland Mayor says the city has lasting infrastructure from America's Cup council spending, despite the overall financial loss from hosting the event in March. Audio
Mt Albert tree removal stoush returns to court
A failed legal bid to stop the removal of exotic trees on one of Tāmaki Makaurau's volcanic cones has returned to the Court of Appeal.
Hosting America's Cup cost NZ $156m
An evaluation report released by the Crown and the Auckland Council shows almost double that money - $292.7m - was lost when assessing the Cup on a purely benefit-cost analysis.
Clear beer brewing for Beervana festival
As the Beervana festival gets closer, brewers are looking at new ways to stand out at this year's event. Jesse talks to Bruce Turner from Urbanuat in Auckland about the 'clear' beer they're brewing… Audio
Court case, exotic trees on Ōwairaka-Mount Albert
A decision to allow the removal of exotic trees on Ōwairaka-Mount Albert is today being appealed at the High Court in Auckland.
The Tūpuna Maunga Authority wants to fell 345 non-native trees and… Audio
Ake Ake Ake | Episode 1
The first episode in the three-part documentary investigates the occupation at Ihumātao from the perspective of the leaders of the campaign to #ProtectIhumātao. Video
How to get a new playground - the Ōtara way
The poor state of South Auckland's community facilities - particularly compared to wealthier areas - is well known. So how did a group of Ōtara residents convince council to build them a new…
Man in court facing charges over alleged assault of two police officers
A man is appearing in court after two police officers were assaulted in West Auckland.
Tomato virus has growers on high alert
The Pepino Mosaic Virus has been identified in indoor grown tomato crops. New Zealand growers may lose some of their international markets because of it. Audio
Tomato virus has growers on high alert
The Pepino Mosaic Virus has been identified in indoor grown tomato crops. New Zealand growers may lose some of their international markets because of it.
Audio'Be cool': Cop killer's advice to friend when stopped by police
After Shane Conza helped Eli Epiha hide a gun after the shooting of two police officers, the pair were stopped by a patrol. Epiha, who had earlier committed murder, told Conza to act cool.
Man shot by police released from hospital, charged with multiple crimes
A man who was shot by police at a busy Auckland intersection yesterday has been released from hospital and charged with multiple offences.
Crash on Auckland's Southern Motorway causes delays
A police officer was injured while attending a car crash in Auckland after another vehicle crashed into the back of the police car.
Hamilton shooting: Man dead, police officer suffers head injury
A police officer was injured when he fell and hit his head during the incident in Hamilton last night where a man was fatally shot.
Police shoot gunman after member of public threatened
A man who was shot by police at a busy Auckland intersection this morning was threatening a member of the public with a firearm when police took action.
Eli Epiha trial: 'He started pulling the trigger' - officer
The colleague of slain police officer Matthew Hunt has recounted a "surreal moment" he shared with the gunman - before what felt like an explosion of acid in his hip, as he was shot.
Three arrests as police remove protesters from Kennedy Point site
The police have arrested and removed three protesters from the Kennedy Point development on Waiheke Island.
