Auckland Region
Interactive Auckland sculpture invites people to learn waiata, make artwork 'sing'
The sculpture, Waimahara, was first unveiled in an incomplete state in December as part of an $11 million facelift for the troubled Myers Park.
Shots fired at Ōtara house overnight
No one was injured in the incident - the fourth of its type in a fortnight in Auckland.
Name suppression ends for former All Black's daughter
Helena Cribb, 22, was charged over the hit and run death of 65-year-old Jason Collins.
Police seek witnesses after teen on bus assaulted with metal rod
The teen suffered severe facial injuries, including three missing teeth and a further three teeth that were later found to be damaged.
MAFS groom dies in Mt Eden prison, family bewildered
Roy Jury says his son was on remand at Mt Eden Corrections Facility at the time and died just hours before a scheduled court appearance.
Auckland train disruptions to stop as union deal reached
More than 500 staff at Auckland One Rail have been carrying out a partial strike over the past month over their workload.
Why Golriz Ghahraman failed to escape conviction
A judge has released the reasons why the former Green MP was handed a shoplifting conviction.
AUT students seek legal advice over 'unfair' paper
More than 100 Auckland University of Technology (AUT) students have filed a complaint, alleging university staff members "mocked" their distress.
City mission apartments not to blame for crime - residents
Those living at the apartments say it's their second chance after being homeless, and "you can't do a witch hunt."
Aucklanders wake to lower fuel prices
The regional fuel tax is no more - but one commentator says shopping around makes a bigger difference, anyway. Audio
New surgical centre finally open after months-long delay
The North Shore Hospital building was meant to open in December but has been sitting empty due to recruitment woes.
Questions over who will get national transport ticketing system first
The rollout of the national public transport ticketing system in Auckland is budgeted to cost $23 million initially, just to get to a halfway point.
Auckland coin collector out of pocket after elaborate TradeMe scam
An elaborate TradeMe scam has left an Auckland collector $10,000 poorer.
AA puts fuel companies on notice ahead of fuel tax's removal
The AA says it will be watching closely to make sure fuel companies pass on savings to customers once they are no longer collecting the Auckland regional fuel tax.
Suspicious item left at Pukekohe shopping not a concern - police
Police say a suspicious package left at a shopping centre in Auckland's Pukekohe does not present any risk to the public.
Injured woman dies on North Shore, man charged with murder
A homicide investigation has been launched after a woman was seriously injured at Glenfield on Friday and later died.
6.8% rates hikes confirmed for Aucklanders
The hikes will see the average homeowner's rates bill rise nearly $5 a week.
'A new year, a new beginning' for Wiri inmates
Matariki, with its message of new opportunities, has a special meaning for wāhine in prison.
Three taken to hospital after crash involving police vehicle
A police officer and a social worker were among those injured in the crash in West Auckland's Massey.
Auckland sees surge in new homes being built, though prices remain expensive
New homes built outpaced population growth for the first time in decades, Census data shows.