Auckland Region
Auckland Lantern Festival to unveil a New Zealand icon
A towering lantern of a moa is poised to make its debut at Manukau Sports Bowl when the festival opens on Thursday.
Man charged over indecent assaults of students, teacher
The incidents took place on Auckland's North Shore.
Fast Favourites: Auckland Philharmonia Principal Percussionist Eric Renick
Principal percussionist Eric Renick, who will perform in the production, speaks to Culture 101 about bringing Béla Bartók's opera Bluebeard's Castle to contemporary audiences. Audio
Person dies after vehicle flips, hits parked car
Enquiries into the crash are ongoing, police say.
National to campaign on review of 'controversial' Hauraki Gulf fishing rules
Legislation last year established 12 high protection areas - but allowed commercial operators exclusive access to two of them.
Family's chance for a fresh start thanks to new social housing
A father of four says words cannot describe the relief he felt having a stable roof for his family. Audio
Large blaze leave's part of Auckland school in ashes
Fire crews have been battling a large blaze that's left an Auckland school's historic sports pavilion in ashes. The fire at Northcote College sent smoke billowing into the sky above the city's North… Audio
Queensland fruit fly operation in Mount Roskill ends
Biosecurity New Zealand announced the end of the six-week operation after no further evidence of the fly was found in the area.
Neighbour fears losing thousands as unfinished apartment owner faces deregistration
Work on the Epsom apartment project halted six years ago. Now a neighbouring business owner fears he'll never get the $30,000 he is owed.
'It's a no-brainer': Bishop reacts to unease over housing intensification plans
The Housing Minister is frustrated by the resistance to a massive boost in the number of houses in Auckland. Audio
Govt 'listened to Aucklanders' by lowering max number of houses
The Character Coalition said the requirement for two million zoned sites was always an unrealistic and unnecessary target.
'Forced into swallowing a dead rat': Opposition react to Auckland housing U-turn
Labour's deputy leader says the backtrack is a huge blow for families looking for affordable homes.
Hamilton-to-Auckland train trial extended to June 2027
Te Huia has been given an extra year to prove itself.
Housing intensification rules rolled back
"People want to know that their suburbs will continue to be liveable. That is what government wants too," Chris Bishop said in a speech interrupted by a heckler.
'We're not shagging spiders': Minister on second harbour crossing
Chris Bishop went on a self-described "rant" during a Q&A session at the International Convention Centre, with some colourful turns of phrase.
Government expected to make announcement on Auckland housing plan U-turn
The Housing Minister has had to grapple with a process he says is "legally complicated". Audio
Person seriously injured in Auckland shooting
The victim was admitted to hospital and is now in a stable condition, police say.
Auckland Airport posts 'positive' half-year result
Auckland Airport has posted a steady half-year result, with the company cautiously optimistic about passenger growth in the near term.
Police sent to school after 'threats towards students'
Western Springs College's principal says there was an "altercation" last week and a threat made on social media.
Huge queues as crash blocks lanes on Auckland's northwestern
Traffic is piling up and motorists have been warned to expect delays.
