Auckland Region
Protesters clash with police in effort to block Avondale trees removal
Several people have been arrested as protesters at Canal Rd in Avondale used a crane in a last-ditch effort to save 23 native trees.
Fire at wrecking yard engulfs car crusher
Seven fire vehicles attended the scene after a two-storey car crushing machine caught fire in the second blaze on the property this year.
Team NZ and Luna Rossa speak ahead of America's Cup racing
Representatives of Team New Zealand and Luna Rossa held a media conference ahead of tomorrow's America's Cup racing. Video
Kunal Khera named as man whose body was found in burned out car in Auckland
The vehicle was found alight on Chapel Road in the suburb of Flat Bush at around 8pm on Saturday night.
Counties Manukau Health seeks to slash surgery backlog
Counties Manukau Health is trying to minimise the impact of the recent Covid-19 lockdowns in Auckland, it says, despite having cancelled 150 non-acute operations.
America's Cup races resume, 'fun mayhem' expected
Hundreds of boaties are expected to be out on Tāmaki Makaurau's Hauraki Gulf and Waitematā Harbour this week for the America's Cup events.
Prisoner death at Auckland Women's Facility 'not suspicious', director says
The prison director says it appears the woman died of natural causes as a result of a pre-existing medical condition.
Charities received food from businesses going bust during lockdown
Auckland food waste charities say whilst they are better prepared for lockdowns it's bittersweet taking goods from businesses going to the wall because of Covid-19. Audio
Covid-19: 'It's our behaviour that's going to keep us safe' - psychologist
Auckland is out of lockdown again, but on the same day it emerged there's a new case to grapple with.
Covid-19: Govt rejects Nats' push for outbreak inquiry
The government has poured cold water on the call for an inquiry into the Valentine's Day outbreak.
Pop-up Globe files for bankruptcy
Tamaki Makaurau's Pop-up Globe theatre has fallen victim to what its organisers call the "Covid-19 wrecking ball".
Covid-19 alert levels: Rainbow community hopeful events will go ahead
Tāmaki Makaurau's rainbow community says it is hopeful the final major events of the Auckland Pride calendar can go ahead next Friday.
Two teens charged after Northcote shooting
Two teenagers have been charged following a shooting incident on Auckland's North Shore last week.
Erebus memorial protest 'hugely distressing' - family member of victim
Protests against the memorial disrespect those who died in the 1979 tragedy, a family member says, and mana whenua Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei expressed full support.
Auckland port safety report will pave way for change, Goff says
Auckland Mayor Phil Goff says a draft report on safety at the city's port is complete and will pave the way for change. Audio
NZ's first hydrogen bus to run Howick to Britomart
Auckland Transport is getting set to unveil the country's first hydrogen fuel cell bus this month as it moves towards an emission-free fleet by 2040.
Event organisers in Tāmaki Makaurau scramble to reschedule
The ripple effect of the latest Covid-19 alert level changes is being felt by event organisers today - many are scrambling to reschedule while others have been forced to can their event all together.
Greenhithe homes evacuated as firefighters tackle bush fire
Firefighters have contained a bush fire north of Auckland, which led to homes being evacuated this afternoon.
Reduced wait times at Tāmaki Makaurau checkpoints
Aucklanders trying to get back into Tamaki Makaurai are facing shorter wait times at border checkpoints than yesterday, when travellers were confronted by queues over eight hours long.
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'It's a real shame' - Auckland Lantern Festival cancelled
The Auckland Lantern Festival has been cancelled this year after the region moved to alert level 3 this morning.
