Auckland Region
Auckland money laundering: police arrest 10, seize $10m in assets
More than $10 million worth of assets were seized, including four properties and three vehicles in St Heliers, Kumeu and New Lynn and $200,000 worth of jewellery.
Police officer stood down after video shows him telling arrested man to kill himself
A police officer has been stood down after a video surfaced appearing to show them telling a member of the public to kill themselves.
Blood on chainsaw likely Denver Chance's - DNA expert
A DNA testing expert says blood found on a chainsaw blade is highly likely to belong to Auckland man Denver Chance.
Young father pleads guilty to manslaughter of three-month-old daughter
Jerome Dean said he was taking responsibility for his actions and he didn't mean to kill his baby, Thalia Samson-Dean, in April last year.
Officers describe drugs, scene where body in freezer was found
A detective has recounted the illicit drugs found on the property where Auckland man Denver Chance's body was found in a chest freezer in 2019.
Can Auckland’s $150m climate change plan save the city from disaster?
Auckland Council is proposing an additional $150 million to combat climate change. But will it be enough for the city's most vulnerable residents?
America's Cup crowds a winner for Auckland hospitality, events businesses
The America's Cup has lured a 50,000-strong crowd to Auckland's waterfront each day this weekend, while Waitematā Harbour has hosted a huge spectator flotilla of up to 2000 vessels.
Canal Road tree protesters in court facing trespassing charges
A group who have been working to save a stand of native trees have appeared in the Auckland District Court facing trespassing charges.
Six60 first act to play concert at Auckland's Eden Park
The Six60 show could have an audience of up to 50,000 people, making it potentially one of the biggest live shows since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Auckland transport package doesn't add up, urbanists claim
There are fundamental flaws in the newly announced multi-billion dollar Auckland transport package, and some of the claims made for it don't add up, say climate and transport groups.
Pop up repair cafe hits K Rd this weekend
In your heart of hearts, are you reducing waste enough? We all try our best but it can be difficult to actually reduce our waste footprint, especially when things break. Audio
Auckland moves to alert level 1 - PM
The city moves to alert level 1 today after 14 days since the last community case of Covid 19, Jacinda Ardern has announced.
New fund to help kids in hardship access sport and recreation
A new $2.15m fund has been launched aimed at minimising the barriers to sport and recreation so often experienced by children living in hardship. Audio
Covid-19: Auckland Transport suffers as more people work from home
Aucklanders appear to be giving public transport a wide berth as the hangover from four lockdowns continues to linger.
Tomatoes on sale for 8 cents per kg as prices hit 12-year low
Tomato prices have slumped even further, after a record low price yesterday - Royal Oak Pak 'n' Save in Auckland is selling the fruit for eight cents a kilo.
Man was shot three times in head, stored in freezer - Crown
Jay Christopher Lingman is accused of shooting a man three times in the head before storing the body in a chest freezer.
Body found at Auckland property
Another person at the address was found critically injured.
Man charged with murdering Elizabeth Zhong pleads not guilty
The man accused of murdering Auckland businesswoman Elizabeth Zhong has pleaded not guilty.
Moa's former owner buys three prominent Auckland restaurants
The hospitality company Savor Limited is on the acquisition trail after shedding its loss making Moa Brewing business.
Auckland cafe for homeless struggling to survive
A community cafe on Karanghape Rd in Auckland may be forced to close if it cannot raise $60,000 by the end of the month. Audio