Auckland Region
Family's three cars burned on Auckland street overnight
Three vehicles all belonging to the same family were destroyed.
Auckland's $350m waterfront development officially opened to the public
Auckland Council has unveiled what it's calling the biggest upgrade to the city's ferry infrastructure in a century.
Pedestrian dead after being hit by car in central Auckland
The person died at the scene of the crash in Mount Roskill.
Demand high for two-bedroom apartments in low-rise buildings - report
Off-the-plan apartments are cheaper than existing housing in Auckland for the first time.
Tāmaki Makaurau residents resist plans for six-storey apartments
Aucklanders are set to see six-storey apartment buildings constructed in central suburbs, as the government pushes the council to allow greater intensification in Tāmaki Makaurau.
Auckland emergency departments battling winter virus outbreak
A surge in viral winter illnesses is creating havoc in Auckland emergency departments - with concerns on the frontline things will only get worse.
51 remain in emergency accommodation as tornado recovery begins
Ten homes have been red stickered as the Papatoetoe tornado response team moves to a recovery phase and long-term support.
Leafy greens shortage expected after hailstorm wipes out crops
Leafy greens will be in short supply in coming weeks after hail blasted crops around Pukekohe, Auckland's main vegetable growing area.
Auckland Airport pins financial recovery on global vaccine rollout
Auckland International Airport has left its full-year earnings guidance unchanged due to the ongoing uncertainty surrounding international travel.
Free work training for Pacific workers in Auckland
The economic and cultural agency Auckland Unlimited has been allocated $8 million from MBIE's skills initiative and aims to train 3500 Pacific people over four years.
Auckland region's multi-billion dollar water plan unveilled
Auckland council water company, Watercare has just announced its 20 year plan, which outlines how $18.5 billion dollars will be spent on the city's water and wastewater network, servicing 1.7 million… Audio
Watercare reveals plans for $18 billion of spending over 20 years
Watercare has released details of how it plans to invest more than $18 billion over the next two decades.
Sick babies cared for in playroom at crowded hospital
Since a surge in sick children about three weeks ago, the hospital has set up 11 beds in the playroom to help cope with already full wards.
Auckland Mayor notes less woes than Wellington as budget set
Auckland Council has signed off its budget for the next 10 years, with $31.8 billion set aside for capital works. Audio
Iwi run Covid-19 vaccination centre opens in Auckland
Aotearoa's first iwi-led Covid-19 vaccination centre is opening to the public in Tāmaki Makaurau this week.
Police arrest 19 Auckland gang members
Police have arrested 19 members of feuding gangs in Auckland and seized three firearms.
Looking into the details of the Hauraki Gulf new safe guards
Last week the government announced 18 new protected areas in the Hauraki Gulf Marine Park. Marine scientist and conservationist Veronica Rotman has been looking through the changes in depth and talks… Audio
Rubbish disposal weighed against Māori spiritual values
The Detail - The Dome Valley dump has planning approval as Auckland hunts for its next rubbish disposal option - but the very real need for a new site is coming up against both environmental and…
Protected wildlife birds shot: 'Callous attack,' DOC says
A one-year-old kākā had to be euthanised after being shot in the latest of a series of shootings against other protected wildlife in Auckland.
Gluten free bakery continues to rise
Scott Wynands runs gluten free bakery OM Goodness. The Hawkes Bay operation which employs nine staff has recently expanded into the Auckland market, with an outlet in the Britomart train station. The… Audio, Gallery
