Auckland Region
Family of slain officer to hold private funeral with livestream
Police say Hunt's family had been overwhelmed by the support from across the country and agreed to share the officer's farewell via livestream.
The Gift of a Farm
Whitford dairy farmer Donald Pearson bequeathed his dairy farm and all its cows to New Zealand Young Farmers. There are plans to build an education centre on the farm so that children from nearby… Audio
The Gift of a Farm
Whitford dairy farmer Donald Pearson bequeathed his dairy farm and all its cows to New Zealand Young Farmers. There are plans to build an education centre on the farm so that children from nearby…
AudioPsychotic patient involved in stabbing transferred from emergency department
A psychotic patient who was involved in a stabbing and assault at Middlemore Hospital may have been transferred to a general ward due to capacity and resource constraints, a report has found.
Auckland's leaky pipes: 50 million litres a day down the drain
Auckland's drinking water pipes are leaking at least 50 million litres a day, far more than Aucklanders have been asked to save during the most severe shortage in decades.
Auckland's coldest day, and Jack Frost covers the country
Today is the coldest day so far this year for Aucklanders, and much of the country woke to early frosts this morning.
Man encouraged migrants to work illegally in NZ
An Auckland businessman has been fined and sentenced to six months' community detention for providing unlicensed immigration advice.
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
