Auckland Region
Two men charged with murder over Auckland house fire
Wiremu Arapo, 27, died and two other people were injured in the blaze in Cockle Bay on 20 October.
Police investigate suspicious fire at historic Auckland church
The fire broke out at the 141-year-old St Stephen's Presbyterian Church in Ponsonby on 5 December.
SFO tight-lipped over probe of Goff's election expenses
The SFO says an investigation into Auckland Mayor Phil Goff's election expenses is still a work in progress and it's not giving much away about exactly what it is looking at.
Auckland bar shooting: Police hunt for suspect
Police say they have a fairly good idea about who might be responsible for a shooting at an Auckland bar over the weekend. Audio
Fake cash drop marketers should apologise - professor
The Safety Warehouse is defending its controversial $100,000 cash-drop amid criticism it may have misled event-goers.
Shot fired into central Auckland bar
Police are searching for a person after a shot was fired into a bar in central Auckland early this morning.
Fire at historic Auckland church almost extinguished
The fire in a 141-year-old landmark is almost out.
Anger after cash 'drop' turns out to be fake offer
There were ugly scenes in Aotea Square this afternoon, as people jostled to grab what they thought was money falling from the sky.
Port delays holding up Christmas pressies and merchandise
More industry figures have spoken out about safety risks and delays posed by an increase in truck trips on Northland and Auckland roads, due to cargo delays from the Ports of Auckland.
Major exhibition ensures Māori art no longer 'invisible'
More than 300 pieces of contemporary indigenous artwork go on display today at the Auckland Art Gallery - in its largest ever exhibition.
Covid blamed for mega-retailer Nido's slide into receivership
A mega-Auckland homeware store, barely open five months, has been put into receivership.
Auckland abuzz over boring development
The huge machine that will excavate two City Rail Link tunnels from Mt Eden to the CBD has been unveiled.
Elizabeth Zhong was killed in her own home, police confirm
Police have confirmed they believe Auckland businesswoman Elizabeth Zhong was killed in her home and her body was placed in the boot of her car. Watch the latest police briefing here. Video
Man sought over Wellsford shooting death found 'unresponsive'
The woman who was also being sought after Zane Smith was found dead has turned herself in to police.
Another arrest in relation to Ōtara gunfire incidents
Another arrest has been made after a spate of shootings in South Auckland a fortnight ago.
“I was a blue baby” - New Zealand’s first open heart surgery
Prior to 1958 mortality rates for babies born with heart conditions was extremely high. But a groundbreaking open heart surgery performed 62 years ago at Greenlane Hospital by Sir Brian Barratt-Boyes… Audio
More protection needed for Hauraki Gulf islands - report
The Panel speaks to report co-author Cordelia Woodhouse. Audio
Gang leadership among those arrested after drug raids - police
Police have arrested 12 people, including senior leaders of the Comancheros and Rebels gangs, as part of an operation focusing on methamphetamine, MDMA and other drugs.
Man pleads not guilty to murder over baby's death in Ōtara
A man has pleaded not guilty to murdering a five-month-old baby in the South Auckland suburb of Ōtara.
Covid-19 makes for a slightly different Christmas
Visits to Santa won't quite be the same and some traditions have been scrapped altogether, to avoid large gatherings. Video
