Auckland Region
Warning of public health unit risk preceded pandemic
A top Auckland doctor was warning the government in January that people were at "serious risk" because the city's public health service was at risk of failing, even as Covid-19 was knocking at the…
Jellicoe Park homicide case: Assault charges upgraded to murder
Two men have been charged with murder in relation to the death of a man at an Auckland park earlier this month.
Auckland toilet wins best loo award
A public toilet in Auckland's Hunua Ranges has taken the throne - becoming the country's best loo. Audio
Man who filmed woman in Kmart changing room sentenced to community work
A man who was caught filming a woman undressing in a Kmart changing room in Auckland has been sentenced to community work.
Police arrest 26 in operation targeting illegal drugs
Police have arrested 26 people as part of an operation into illegal drugs, and have seized millions of dollars worth of assets.
'Schools might start to bulge at the seams or struggle to cover classes'
Auckland schools have recorded their fastest growth in more than a decade, with figures showing the region had more than 4000 more students than at the same time last year.
Struggle street in Auckland CBD: 'It's been very, very hard'
Some Auckland CBD businesses say a lack of customers means they are still struggling, three weeks after the city moved to alert level 1.
Council seeks solution over Drury development shortfall
Auckland Council says it will oppose plans by developers Kiwi Property, Fulton Hogan and Oyster Capital to redevelop Drury unless they can reach an agreement by next year to fund a $1 billion…
Auckland Harbour Bridge report into contamination released
An Auckland reserve at the centre of heavy metal residue concerns has been given the okay by Auckland Council in a just-released health assessment.
Pak'n Save Māngere fined $70,000 for price discrepancies
A Kennedy's Foodcentre trading as Pak'n Save Māngere has been fined more than $70,000 for price discrepancies in 2018.
Auckland city businesses see increase in spending
Three weeks into alert level 1 in Auckland, there are signs spending is starting to bounce back in the central city.
Man pleads not guilty to killing son
A man accused of killing a 10-month-old baby boy in Manurewa last month has pleaded not guilty.
Man arrested and charged in relation to baby's death in Ōtara
The investigation into the death of a baby in South Auckland has been upgraded to a homicide.
Police investigate daylight attack on teen in west Auckland park
Police are investigating after a teenager was bashed while walking in a west Auckland park yesterday.
'It's a really dangerous place' - School's plea for cycleway upgrade
A central Auckland school community is continuing its fight to get a nearby cycleway upgraded after the project was stalled by the fallout from the Covid-19 pandemic.
Mobile cranes lift SkyCity pedestrian bridge into place
The first significant milestone for the ill-fated International Convention Centre in Auckland is being completed today.
Auckland Westpac employee tests positive for Covid-19
Westpac says an Auckland employee has tested positive for Covid-19.
Gym boss expected more help over handling Covid positive case
A gym manager expected more direction from health officials about a man who attended a boot camp while infectious with Covid-19. Audio
Physiotherapists claimed ACC fees for treating each other
Two married physiotherapists who claimed thousands of dollars from ACC for treatments provided to each other and other family members have been found guilty of professional misconduct by the Health…
Air bridge marks rebuilding milestone at SkyCity Convention Centre
A year on from the massive SkyCity fire the rebuild is underway, with a new air bridge has been lifted into place.
