Auckland Region
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
Public transport use outside Auckland city centre remains low - study
Aucklanders' uptake of public transport is low and despite growth in recent years, the car remains their preferred means of getting to and from work, a new study shows.
Auckland Council considers 5% rates hike for 2021
Auckland Council is proposing a one-off 5 percent rates increase next year as part of its Covid-19 recovery plan.
Neighbours shocked, saddened by woman's death
Police say they are continuing to make progress on a homicide investigation after a woman was found dead in a car in east Auckland.
Auckland city centre facing congestion charge of $3.50
A congestion charge of $3.50 to drive in Auckland's central city at peak hours is one option being considered to handle the city's traffic problems.
Statue of Auckland's founding father donated to Cornwall Park
Five generations of Shona Lyon's family lived next door to Cornwall Park in Auckland and wanted to give something back. Audio, Gallery
Police launch homicide inquiry after body found in Auckland
The death of a woman whose body was found in Auckland yesterday afternoon is now being treated as a homicide.
Multi-ethnic dance festival kicks off
The fifth annual multi-ethnic dance festival was in full swing at Victory Convention Centre in Auckland today.
Will Auckland have Māori seats in 2025?
In 2009, the royal commission which helped set the groundwork for the creation of the supercity recommended having three Māori seats on the Auckland Council.
Animal rights group says zoo's repatriation of elephants unforgivable
An animal rights group is dismayed Auckland Zoo is relocating its two elephants - Burma and Anjalee - overseas, saying it will cause the animals distress.
Bunnings Mt Roskill store closed temporarily due to quake risk
Bunnings has temporarily closed its Mt Roskill store in Auckland because of concerns about the carpark's ability to withstand an earthquake.
Gas canisters and batteries cause fires at transfer stations
Auckland Council is warning people not to put electrical or gas items out with their kerbside rubbish or recycling due to the risk of them exploding in rubbish trucks or causing fires at transfer… Video
Auckland Council eases water restrictions for summer
Auckland Council has agreed to ease water restrictions for summer. Our reporter Katie Doyle has more details. Audio
Auckland Council eases water restrictions for summer
From 14 December, residents in the supercity will be able to use a hand-held hose at home, provided it is attended and has a trigger nozzle.
Corrections Association defends 'cell busting' practice
Gassing prison cells is being defended as the least barbaric way to get unruly inmates out of their cell.
