Auckland Region
'Uncertainty' for guests as hotel lockdown continues
Hundreds of guests at Auckland Airport's Novotel will have to stay in their rooms and have food delivered to them due to a case of Covid-19 there. Audio
Arrests after loaded shotgun found in vehicle in Auckland
Police found a loaded sawn-off shotgun in the front seat of a vehicle they pulled over in Auckland overnight.
'It was straight into just smash me over' - arrested tagger
Police say officers acted appropriately and professionally after complaints from a man restrained and arrested in central Auckland yesterday. Audio
Police investigating officer behaviour during arrest of tagger
Police are talking to the four officers who held a man down as they arrested him for tagging a wall in Auckland in the early hours of Sunday morning.
Bystanders who filmed the altercation are… Audio
Many shots fired at officers during Massey incident
A woman has appeared in court charged in connection with the fatal shooting of Constable Matthew Hunt in West Auckland.
The 28-year-old was killed and another officer shot in the leg during a routine… Audio
Stoat on pest free island makes mystery disappearance
A wily stoat that was on the loose on one of Auckland's pest-free islands appears to have either died or swum away.
Officer's death 'hits on two fronts'
Police Association president Chris Cahill says the death of a colleague has been difficult for officers and explains what they're going through.
Fatal shooting: Second fugitive captured, murder accused in court
A woman being hunted after the fatal shooting of a police officer has been arrested in West Auckland, while a man charged with the murder of Constable Matthew Hunt appeared in court earlier today.
Third shooting in Auckland in 24 hours
There has been a third shooting in Auckland in less than 24 hours.
Hotel residents concerned over reports of quarantined travellers arriving
News that busloads of people are going into quarantine at an Auckland hotel today has residents in the building worried, but authorities say no decision yet has been made on using the hotel.
Name suppression for man charged with murder of police officer
A 24-year-old man has been granted interim name suppression after appearing in an Auckland court via video link today, charged with murder over the shooting of a police officer.
Unregistered North Shore electricians fined $6000
Two unregistered Auckland electricians have been fined more than $6000 for unauthorised work.
Country Life catches up with advocate for wool, Steve Knudsen
In 2008, Country Life met farmer Steve Knudsen on an extremely steep Taranaki farm he called Vertigo Station. Steve's since bought and now lives on another much more friendly farm. He's still farming… Audio
Country Life catches up with advocate for wool, Steve Knudsen
In 2008, Country Life met farmer Steve Knudsen on an extremely steep Taranaki farm he called Vertigo Station. Steve's since bought and now lives on another much more friendly farm. He's still farming…
AudioFatal officer shooting: 'Our priority is to hold this offender to account'
Auckland police will remain armed until they are "satisfied the right people are in custody" following the fatal shooting of an officer earlier today, says Police Commissioner Andrew Coster.
As it happened: Police officer shot dead in West Auckland
Police are speaking to "two people of interest" after the fatal shooting of an officer in West Auckland today. See how the day developed with RNZ's live blog.
Auckland port keeps shore leave ban for overseas cargo ship crews
Crews who've been at sea for more than 14 days and who have not declared illness are allowed to disembark, but Ports of Auckland says that's too risky without health checks.
Police officers shot in West Auckland
Police police say two officers have been shot and seriously injured in West Auckland.
Schools and a kindergarten in the area are in lockdown.
RNZ reporter Mackenzie Smith spoke to Māni Dunlop from… Audio
Man admits role in syndicate that imported a tonne of drugs
A Chilean national has admitted his role in an international drug syndicate that imported over a tonne of illegal drugs.
Man charged with murder after Auckland shooting
Police have charged a man with the murder of Clifford Umuhuri, who was found dead in central Auckland after a shooting incident.
