Auckland Region
How can we support New Zealand's music scene?
A recent piece on The Spinoff website has highlighted the dearth of music venues in Auckland city, and suggests that a music-first council policy could be part of the answer. Audio
Man sentenced after sheep found in 'horrifying' condition
An Auckland man who failed to take proper care of his sheep has been disqualified from owning sheep and cattle for 10 years.
Auckland's infrastructure billion dollar bonanza
The Auckland region is the big winner following the Government's 12-billion dollar infrastructure spend. A raft of road and rail upgrades are planned, including three billion dollars earmarked to… Audio
Waikato farmers 'prepared' for dry spell but some crops suffering
Farmers in Waikato and South Auckland are increasingly worried by the drought-like conditions.
Woman who was missing in Onehunga found
Police have found a 60-year-old woman who was reported missing from Auckland on Monday.
Pedestrian struck by bus in critical condition
A pedestrian is in a critical condition after being hit by a bus in Mt Eden this morning.
Fullers stands by choice to cancel ferries
Ferry company Fullers is doubling down on its move to cancel ferry services over claims cruise ships are congesting Auckland's harbour, but Auckland Transport contradicts the claims.
Happy Birthday Auckland! Challenges for our biggest city
On Auckland Anniversary Day Bill McKay looks at what makes Auckland so different from the rest of New Zealand's cities and what it must do differently. Audio
Waitematā DHB seeks national guidance on patient consent
The health board responded to accusations of breaching patients rights in its women's health theatres, pointing out a lack of national guidance on informed consent.
Auckland Anniversary: boats to set sail in 180th regatta
Auckland marks its anniversary today with its annual regatta on the Waitematā Harbour and Hauraki Gulf.
Auckland's 'forgotten harbour': Manukau ailing as advocates reveal funding fight
They call it Auckland's "forgotten harbour" and now fresh findings lay bare the sinking health of New Zealand's second-largest natural port.
Measures on the way to protect cyclists at busy Auckland crossing
Work is underway to make one of Auckland's busiest cycleway road crossings safer.
Dry conditions lead to fire ban in Auckland, north Waikato
A total fire ban will be in place across the entire Auckland region and north Waikato from Tuesday morning.
Nurse suspended for misusing mental health patients' taxi chits
A nurse who took taxi vouchers meant for mental health patients has been suspended for six months.
Point England reserve Treaty deal a 'win-win' for Ngāti Pāoa, Crown
An Auckland iwi displaced from their land for 180 years has called a compromise on the future of Point England reserve a "win-win".
Auckland kapa haka performers head to Te Matatini qualifiers
More than 500 of Auckland's best kapa haka performers are competing in the Tāmaki Makaurau regionals today.
No compensation over Auckland CBD power outage
Lines company Vector will not be compensating customers who lost power in Auckland's CBD yesterday, it says.
Summer maths classes attract West Auckland students
Māori and Pasifika children don't often see themselves reflected in the maths problems presented in classrooms, says Massey University maths lecturer Jodie Hunter. This summer, she and her mother… Video, Audio, Gallery
Burns Centre gets $100k for rehab machines
Middlemore Foundation's public plea for money to fund machines to help rehabilitate Whakaari/White Island volcano eruption victims has secured upwards of $100,000.
In-N-Out? A tale of fast food in the slow lane
First Person - "I wish I could leave, but I'm so close now. It can't be for nothing. I might never want another burger after this." Janie Stewart writes of her two-hour ordeal for an In-N-Out burger.
