Auckland Region
Govt's bridge plan faces criticism from both sides
A cycling advocate says building an entirely new Auckland harbour bridge is unnecessary and a trucking leader reckons a new harbour crossing for vehicles should be first.
Mother imprisoned after inflicting horrific injuries on her two-month-old baby
A detective says the injuries on the defenceless baby were horrific and she suffered broken bones throughout her body.
Auckland's soaring property prices blamed for Mill Rd cost blow-out
Auckland's overheated property market has been blamed for the massive cost blow-out of Auckland's Mill Rd project.
Second Auckland bridge plan a 'kick in the teeth' for Aucklanders - Collins
The announcement of a second harbour bridge in Auckland is a kick in the teeth considering other projects have been cancelled, National Party leader Judith Collins says.
Public health service calls for crack-down on liquor industry
Tougher restrictions on the advertising and marketing of alcohol are needed in Auckland to reduce the harm caused by the liquor industry, public health officials say.
A second harbour bridge crossing for Auckland cyclists and pedestrians
Transport Minister Michael Woods has just announced a second Waitemata Harbour crossing solely for foot and cycle traffic, saying adding on to the existing Harbour Bridge is not possible. Audio
Free lunch debate: Can schools tackle hunger and dependency at the same time?
A South Auckland principal has rejected the government's school lunches, saying it does nothing "for people's mana". Others say it's the village raising the child. Justin Latif reports.
Auckland water rates rises a bigger worry for poorer households
Auckland's water agency says it does have some sympathy for the Aucklanders whose water costs will double in the next 10 years, but says it is a necessary pill that must be swallowed.
Sofitel Hotel incident: Firearms arrest brings total to 11
Another person has been arrested in relation to a firearms incident in the Sofitel Hotel in Auckland's Viaduct Harbour in April, bringing the number of arrests so far to 11.
Auckland water rates to rise by 7 percent
Aucklanders' water bills will increase by 7 percent from 1 July, in the first of yearly rates hikes for the next 10 years.
Struggle to hire nurse raises concerns about wider issue of exhaustion
A west Auckland GP clinic has been trying to recruit a registered nurse since last July, but efforts have so far failed.
Plummeting Hauraki Gulf crayfish stocks
There is concern about kai moana stocks in Auckland's Hauraki Gulf - where crayfish numbers are falling rapidly. A University of Auckland study has revealed that the crustaceans population has… Audio
Certainty urged as NZTA considers cycling lane on Harbour Bridge
Waka Kotahi is investigating the possibility of converting a traffic lane on Auckland's Harbour Bridge to a cycle way, but cannot say how far off a decision is. Audio
Study assesses evacuation window for Aucklanders in volcanic eruption
It could take two days to evacuate more than 300,000 Aucklanders, if a volcanic eruption is imminent, according to new research.
Missing Waiheke man's dinghy found
Police have located the dinghy belonging to missing Waiheke man Erno Bedo.
Police seek sightings of missing Waiheke Islander
The police are appealing for sightings of a 73-year-old Waiheke Island man who disappeared almost a week ago.
Police name father and son killed in Auckland house fire
A father and son were the two victims of a house fire in in Coatesville, north of Auckland, earlier this week.
Five seriously injured in Auckland crash
The single-vehicle crash occurred on the Glenbrook-Waiuku Road at a service station just after midnight.
Phil Goff hits out at developers’ fast-track plans for Drury
Auckland's mayor says plans by developers to use the government's Covid-19 recovery legislation to fast-track a rural redevelopment are a step too far.
Focus on how Centrepoint was able to be established
The story of one of New Zealand's most notorious communes is soon to appear on our screens: Heaven and Hell - The Centrepoint Story. Audio