Auckland Region
Heading Off: The Taniwha biking trail
Many people are back on the bike in eastern Auckland with the launch of the Taniwha Cycleway. It's the latest in a series of cycleways linking the suburbs of Tamaki Makaurau-Auckland. Audio
Glenavon School students safe after lockdown
It it the third Auckland school to go into lockdown this month.
Niue students impress crowd at world's largest cultural festival
Niue students impress crowd at world's largest cultural festival. Audio
Reptile enthusiast likely behind theft of iguana and leopard tortoise
Staff at a reptile park believe a lawbreaking reptile enthusiast may be behind the theft of a rare green iguana and leopard tortoise. Audio
Leaky building lawsuit: Council breached duty of care, court finds
Owners of units at a leaky Auckland apartment building have spent a decade getting their compensation lawsuit to court.
Family group charged with stealing $16,000 worth of groceries
The trio took six trolleys worth of groceries without paying and were arrested while trying to flee on foot, police say.
Leopard tortoise, green iguana stolen from Auckland reptile park
Police are asking for public help to locate two reptiles stolen from an animal sanctuary in Warkworth.
Former All Whites coach returns to NZ for role with new A-league club
Auckland FC will become the second New Zealand side in the A-League competition when it kicks off in October, joining the league-leading Wellington Phoenix.
Animal activists demand greyhound racing shut down after three deaths in a week
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says he personally backs a ban, but ultimately it is a decision for Racing Minister Winston Peters.
Peter Gordon's Homeland restaurant to close
The top Kiwi chef is mulling the future of his restaurant and cooking school after the landlord did not renew the lease.
Prominent Aucklanders oppose new Ports of Auckland plan
Sir Stephen Tindall, Lady Pippa Blake and Sir Ralph Norris are among those protesting a proposed 35-year lease. Audio
Man arrested after gunfire, armed police stand-off in Auckland
Police set up cordons and negotiated with a man to come out of a house after reports of gunfire.
Lack of reliability with trains sees Auckland commuters opt for the bus
Auckland's public transport network has been under the pump during 'March Madness' - but trains are lagging behind.
AT reassures big events' attendees after P!nk concert woes
A number of large events including Polyfest, the Auckland Arts Festival and a Blues vs Crusaders game are taking place this weekend.
PM's Auckland office vandalised again
The words "grant the visas" have been painted on the walls of Christopher Luxon's electorate office in Auckland.
Auckland Transport to be stripped of planning powers
The transport minister says he will work with Auckland Council to give it the power to set its own 10-year-plan for the city's transport network.
Couple waits for categorisation of flood-damaged home, more than a year on
A West Auckland couple say they are sick of waiting to find out the fate of their flood-damaged home, as their neighbours get answers.
Watch: Auckland paddleboarder 'buzzing' over interaction with orca whales
Justin Serville was paddling off Castor Bay beach when two "playful" orcas came to say hi. Audio
In pictures: Polyfest 2024
The cultural festival celebrating Māori and Pacific Island nations is underway at Auckland's Manukau Sports Bowl.
Re-opening of key section of Auckland rail line delayed till January
The track between Papakura and Pukekohe has been closed since September 2022.