Auckland Region
Phil Goff wants Auckland's port to move
Auckland Mayor Phil Goff wants Auckland's port to move so the public can reclaim access to the waterfront, he says - but he wants evidence it will work. Audio
Insurers to cover cost of Sky City fire
Insurers will pay out for the damage caused by last month's fire at the International Convention Centre and Horizon Hotel under construction in Auckland, SkyCity says.
'Entitled' repeat bushwalker to face first kauri dieback prosecution
Auckland Council is taking its first prosecution against a member of the public for using walking tracks that are closed to prevent the spread of kauri dieback disease. Audio
Attacks won't put off older walkers
An Auckland group of older walkers say they will not be put off exercising in the East Coast Bays area despite a series of attacks on runners in the area. Audio
Calls for witnesses after crash blocked Auckland motorway
All four city-bound lanes on Auckland's Southern Motorway have been reopened following an earlier crash in Ōtara.
Auckland trains back to normal after truck hits rail overbridge
Auckland Transport says most services have returned to normal after an earlier network problem cancelled or delayed trains across the city.
Police on alert over 'appalling' assaults on women
The police have increased their presence on Auckland's North Shore after four assaults on women using walking tracks there.
Geese get marching orders at Auckland's Western Springs Park
More than 140 geese at Auckland's Western Springs Park are to be trucked up north before Christmas.
Hui to be held before removal of trees in Mt Albert
Protesters trying to stop trees being felled on Auckland's Ōwairaka/Mt Albert say the announcement that a hui will take place has taken them by surprise.
Motorist shot in the face on Auckland motorway
A motorist is in hospital with serious injuries after being shot in the face while travelling on an Auckland motorway.
Waste wars: Mayor, councillors at odds over illegal dumping crackdown
Auckland Mayor Phil Goff's targeting of illegal dumpers continues to receive stinging criticism from South Auckland councillors, despite his office's attempts to highlight the success of the…
Botany's 14-hour daycare centre
The new Rainbow Centre in Botany will provide on-site doctors and nurses, and take-home meals for parents too busy to cook - but should we really be expecting this from daycare centres? Audio
Erebus memorial plans divide community
An Erebus Memorial mooted for the Parnell Rose Gardens opposed by some residents. Audio
New daycare centre aims for 13-hour days
A new Auckland daycare centre is planned to have a 350 square metre soccer field, onsite catering and medical facilities and be open 13 hours a day. Audio
Auckland University raises $380m in fundraising campaign
The University of Auckland has raised more than $380m in a huge three-year fundraising effort. Audio
Police to ramp up presence in Auckland tomorrow
Police are planning to have an increased presence in Auckland this Friday after discovering plans for a large youth gathering.
More residents needed for '24/7' town centre
Panuku says another 1000 residents are needed in Manukau central to meet the council development arm's goal of creating a "24/7 town centre" in Auckland's south.
People infected with measles on Samoa to Auckland flight
People infected with measles were on a flight from Samoa to Auckland last week, Auckland's health authority says.
What's it like being an 18 year old woman in Aotearoa?
Eighteen young women from all over Auckland talk about their lives and take on stereotypes of Generation Z in 18x18 – a new photo exhibition launching next week. Participants Katie and Allyssa tell… Video, Audio
Tragic start to kōkako breeding season
It's the start of the kōkako breeding season and two chicks and five eggs have been found eaten at Forest & Bird's Ark in the Waitākere ranges - with rat faeces found nearby.
