Auckland Region
Middlemore ED patients waiting 14 hours for treatment, worker says
A worker at Middlemore Hospital's emergency department says it cannot cope with the demand for its services, and serious staffing shortages are now impacting on the treatment of patients.
Porsche stolen from dealer's yard minutes after delivery from UK
An Auckland car dealer is sounding the alarm after a newly-arrived Porsche was stolen from its front yard during the day.
Epsom deaths: Man, 29, charged with murder
Police investigating the deaths of Epsom couple Elizabeth and Herman Bangera have charged a man with murder.
New Te Huia train service: Why the mobility scooter ban?
A new commuter train service, Te Huia, is set to take to the tracks in the next two weeks linking the Waikato and Auckland. Audio
Chinese workers facing deportation put in 'precarious situation' - advocates
A migrant workers association says it's concerned about the welfare of the 10 Chinese men who were found working unlawfully and now face deportation. Audio
A bridge too far? Technical woes likely sinking Skypath dream
The brakes might be on the long-awaited walking and cycling path across the Auckland Harbour Bridge due to fundamental technical issues.
Indecent assault case: jury begins deliberations
A jury has started to decide if a well known businessman indecently assaulted three young men at his house, or if the men were spurned and made up the claims.
Auckland Harbour Bridge skypath may never get off the ground
The current design for the Skypath, the cycling and walking path over the Auckland Harbour Bridge, has been scrapped according to New Zealand Herald senior writer Simon Wilson. He speaks to Jesse… Audio
Police Ten 7 show 'feeds racial stereotypes' - Auckland councillor
An Auckland councillor is calling on TVNZ to scrap the reality show Police Ten 7 over what he says are racist stereotypes.
Will Barbra Streisand be the next big Eden Park gig?
An Eden Park executive may have let the cat out of the bag about the next act playing at Eden Park.
In some secluded rendezvous - the ballroom cave
For more than sixty years, party-goers trekked across one of Auckland's wildest west coast beaches to Te Ana Ru cave, to dance on a kauri floor. It was built by loggers, and when not in use lifted up… Audio
The big win on the water pushed everything else out of the news for a day
As the crowd went wild after the big win on the water on Wednesday, so did much of the media - triggering a total eclipse of the news. Audio
The big win on the water pushed everything else out of the news for a day
As the crowd went wild after the big win on the water on Wednesday, so did much of the media - triggering a total eclipse of the news.
AudioEpsom deaths: critically injured man under police guard
A man taken to hospital in a critical condition following the fatal stabbing of two people in Auckland yesterday is also in police custody.
Indecent assault case: Lawyer says complainants wanted to bring down his client
The lawyer for a prominent businessman accused of indecent assault has told a jury the complainants wanted to bring down his client, and made up the allegations.
Man, woman found dead with stab wounds in Epsom - police
A man and woman were found dead with what appear to be stab wounds at an address in Epsom, police say.
Solving the World's Problems with Simon Wilson
Today senior writer at the NZ Herald, Simon Wilson, talks to Jesse about his concerns over the new Auckland transport plan. Audio
Truck driver seriously injured after crash in Flat Bush
Police are attending a crash in the Auckland suburb of Flat Bush, where a small truck and bus have collided.
Government, Auckland Council keen for America's Cup parade
Team New Zealand doesn't want an America's Cup celebration parade, but Auckland's mayor and the minister responsible for the Cup are both keen for one. Audio
Person critically injured in Pakuranga collision, car crashes into building
One person is critically hurt after two vehicles collided and one ended up crashing into a building in Auckland's Pakuranga.
