Auckland Region
Death and dialysis: South Auckland's battle with diabetes
A doctor who sees the impact of diabetes in South Auckland on a daily basis says the increasing numbers of people with the disease is staggering and he describes the Counties-Manukau area as New…
Greens promise funds for urban food farms
The Greens are promising to invest in urban food farms in places such as Auckland city centre, if elected.
Fears Auckland Council staff cuts could impact on services
Auckland Council has been warned not to cut the staff needed to plan for the region's growth.
Poll shows scarce support for Billy Te Kahika
The New Zealand Public Party leader Billy Te Kahika has almost no support in Te Tai Tokerau, according to the latest Māori TV Curia Market Research Poll.
Aucklanders return to central city after moving to Level 1
Aucklanders have returned to the central city for the first time in months - but not in the numbers many expected.
The city returned to Alert Level One level one for the first time in eight weeks… Audio
Ringside with City Kickboxing's Eugene Bareman
Eugene Bareman, coach of Israel Adesanya and mastermind behind one of the world's best ranking MMA gyms in Auckland talks to Kathryn Ryan about the 'kiwi invasion' on Fight Island and his take on… Audio, Gallery
New freshwater protection rules being heckled from all sides
A huge Auckland quarry's attempt to expand has been knocked back under new wetland rules that both industry and conservationists describe as a threat.
Auckland businesses hope level 1 will bring back shoppers
Auckland businesses are placing high hopes on the move to level 1 after being hit hard by a second lockdown.
Auckland Harbour Bridge restored to full 8 lane capacity
Auckland's Harbour Bridge has been restored to 100 percent capacity this evening with all eight lanes now open.
SkyCity blaze ‘too complex’ for unit on site as a command location
Fire and Emergency New Zealand has released an external report into the massive SkyCity blaze - described as a scale rarely experienced in this country.
Fisherman found dead in west Auckland
A fisherman has died after falling into the water in west Auckland. Meanwhile, the search for another missing fisherman continues nearby.
Search continues for missing fisherman at Bethells Beach
The police Eagle helicopter has been called in to help search for a fisherman missing at Bethells Beach on Auckland's West Coast.
Man sentenced for role importing more than 100 kg of meth
An Australian man who admitted possessing more than 100kg methamphetamine for supply has been sentenced to 14 years and sevens months' imprisonment.
SkyCity Centre fire 'too complex' for on-site commanders
Australian investigators say the massive fire that burned for 10 days at the SkyCity International Convention Centre last year, became too complex for the on-scene commanders.
That's among the points… Audio
Experts wanted some restrictions kept for level 1 in Auckland
Aucklanders are being warned not to be caught napping again when it comes to Covid-19.
Legal battle forecast over Drury plan changes
Private plan changes proposed for the redevelopment of Drury, in rural south Auckland, will ultimately be decided by the courts, Auckland Council chief of strategy Megan Tyler says.
Aucklanders excited but cautious about move to alert level 1
The announcement that Auckland will be moving to alert level 1 this week is being celebrated by businesses and the hospitality sector.
Opinion: Sth Auckland candidates tread tricky cultural ground
Opinion - Richard Pamatatau says political actors courting votes on the South Auckland stage are caught at the slippery intersection between culture, identity, ethnicity and institutional party… Video
Covid-19 fallout among hot topics for Pacific candidates
Watch: Four candidates from across South Auckland debate some of the issues most affecting the Pacific community at the inaugural RNZ-Pacific Media Network Pacific candidates' debate. Video