Auckland Region
Foodbank still grappling with demand resulting from Covid-19 impact
A foodbank service is still trying to meet the demand from families impacted by the very first Covid-19 lockdown.
Auckland man traumatised by mistaken arrest
An innocent man who was mistakenly arrested and held at gunpoint by police says he is traumatised and has not been offered any official apology or help.
Consent for concerts: Eden Park granted six gigs a year
Eden Park will be able to hold up to six concerts a year, after a panel of three independent commissioners decided adverse effects can be avoided or mitigated.
Papakura scrap blaze an 'arduous, slow, hot, dirty, dangerous operation'
A scrap yard blaze in South Auckland that had been burning throughout much of yesterday has been put out overnight. Audio
Papakura scrap yard fire 'to burn for most of the day'
The fire at Papakura scrap metal yard Global Metal Solutions could be burning well into the night.
Police stumble upon suspected meth lab after manhunt
A man fleeing police officers in Auckland led them to a suspected methamphetamine lab, police say.
Woman's body found in east Auckland
Police have launched an investigation after a woman's body was found near the Tāmaki River in Pakuranga Heights on Sunday afternoon.
Best parks to take children in Auckland
With more than 4000 parks in Tāmaki Makaurau, Aucklanders are spoilt for choice. Here's a list of the best ones to take children to.
Omaha Beach goers warned to keep out of bird sanctuary
People heading to a popular beach north of Auckland over summer are being told to keep out of a predator-proof bird sanctuary, to protect the endangered species that call it home.
Woman dies after water incident in Auckland
A woman in her 70s has died following a water incident on Island Bay Road in Auckland's Beach Haven this evening
One dead in Auckland house fire
One person has died in a house fire in New Windsor, Auckland early this morning.
Woman dies while swimming in Auckland
A woman in her 70s has died while swimming at Auckland's North Shore yesterday.
Rampant bike theft not helped by use of cheap locks - Bike Auckland
The chairperson of Bike Auckland says bike theft is rampant in the region and people need to secure them with quality locks.
One dead after Dairy Flat car crash
One person has died following a car crash north of Auckland this morning.
Man dies in Auckland managed isolation facility
The 63-year-old had recently arrived from the Pacific, and was staying at the Grand Millennium.
Fire alarm prompts evacuation at managed isolation hotel in Auckland
More than 200 people were evacuated from a managed Isolation and quarantine hotel last night after a fire alarm went off.
'Our world has been turned upside down': Family grieves young father's death
The family of a man killed in a crash on Boxing day is describing him as a vibrant, happy and much loved son.
Nanogirl Labs running summer scheme
Disparities in science education have inspired a summer holiday programme for hundreds of South Auckland children, most from decile 1 schools.
Two people die in west Auckland car crash
The holiday road toll has climbed to four after two people died in a crash in Henderson in Auckland this morning.
Two killed in serious crash in Counties Manukau District
Two people are dead after a serious crash on a road between Clevedon and Kawakawa Bay.
