Auckland Region
Trust fund to ensure health of Waikato River
A trust fund is being set up to look after the health of the Waikato River as authorities agree in principle for Auckland to take more water from it.
Police recover meth and illegal weapons in drug bust
Police have seized an AK-47 gun and cash as part of a meth lab bust in Auckland's North Shore.
Missing man Michael Scott found safe in Auckland
A 34-year-old New Lynn man reported missing from his home has been found safe and well in central Auckland.
Phil Goff says America's Cup will still go ahead
Auckland Mayor Phil Goff won't be drawn on allegations Team New Zealand has mishandled public money while an investigation is underway. Audio
Agreement to take more water from Waikato River reached
Authorities have reached an agreement in principle for Auckland to take more from the Waikato River - an interim measure to help ease the region's drought crisis.
Auckland Zoo opens new habitat for orangutans and siamangs
The enclousure is phase one of the zoo's new $60m South East Asia Jungle Track.
Auckland Airport plans further job cuts
The proposed job losses will mainly affect its infrastructure and operations team.
Koha Apparel pop-ups in Auckland
Koha Apparel is a not-for-profit that provides clothing to vulnerable people around Auckland, in exchange for koha. Audio
Auckland water situation a matter of 'national significance'
Auckland's water situation is a matter of national significance, Environment Minister David Parker says. Audio
Fire in new Commercial Bay complex on Auckland waterfront extinguished
Firefighters rushed to the new Commercial Bay complex on Auckland's waterfront last night after fire broke out on the 22nd floor.
Auckland's use of Waikato River to be fast-tracked - government
Auckland's consent to take extra water from Waikato River will be fast-tracked, Environment Minister David Parker has announced.
Auckland's new speed limits in force tomorrow
New speed limits across more than 600 roads in Auckland come into force from tomorrow.
Waikato River Authority wants inquiry into Auckland water take
The Waikato River Authority is calling on the local government Minister to launch an inquiry into Auckland's water crisis.
Auckland is experiencing its worst ever drought and the council has asked… Audio
Glass half full: Auckland water woes ease but 'couple more rainstorms' needed
The weekend storm may have brought damaging tornadoes to Auckland but it also left the city's water storage lakes half full. Audio
More than 50,000 Covid-19 tests negative, Aucklanders told
Aucklanders are being reassured there's no evidence of Covid-19 in the city, outside of the hotels being used for managed isolation and quarantine.
Tornadoes hit Auckland area: 'Devastation was left behind'
A Dairy Flat resident says a tornado last night sounded like a plane crashing into her house, while another this morning hit industrial buildings in East Tamaki.
Fermenting for good
A rural boutique fermentary uses wild, edible plants, herbs and locally grown veggies to create nutritious food. Kelli Walker has started a fermentary on a country road near her hometown of Clevedon.
…Fermenting for good
A rural boutique fermentary uses wild, edible plants, herbs and locally grown veggies to create nutritious food. Kelli Walker has started a fermentary on a country road near her hometown of Clevedon.
… Video, AudioMan arrested after trying to grab child's hand in South Auckland
Police have arrested a man after a child was allegedly grabbed on their way to school yesterday in Māngere, South Auckland.
Watercare earmarks $57.5m to recommission dam
Watercare is planning to spend $57.5 million to recommission a mothballed dam in Hūnua to help in the fight against Auckland's water shortages. Video
