Auckland Region
Car fire at Khyber Pass off-ramp jams SH1 in Auckland
A car fire has closed the SH1 Khyber Pass off-ramp in central Auckland.
Major rebuild forges ahead at Auckland's historical St James
Major rebuild forges ahead at Auckland's historical St James theatre. Audio
One dead in crash north of Auckland
A person has died at Dairy Flat, north of Auckland, after a motorbike crash.
Woman compensated after 'harassment' permitted at retreat
When Chea Joss Cameron went to Auckland's Kawai Purapura retreat, she'd hoped for a rest and a reset, following some health challenges.
Auckland FC hold on for defiant win over Sydney FC
Auckland FC have regained the men's A-League competition with a gutsy 1-0 win over Sydney FC.
The Auckland cottage where Māori, colonial histories collide
Analysis: Past, present and future intersect at 18 Wynyard Street, where Māori and European stories entwine.
Emergency responses, traffic jams for two sections of SH1 in Auckland
Disruptions are creating backlogs on SH1 near Takanini and the northern motorway.
Pedestrian dies after being hit by vehicle in Ōtara
Emergency services were called about 12.30am on Friday, between the Te Irirangi Drive on-ramp and the East Tamaki Road off-ramp.
Elderly women living alone conned out of thousands
Police say a 37-year-old woman targeted the women deliberately, entering their homes under false pretences and taking their bank cards to withdraw cash.
Prison inmate dies after court appearance
Corrections said there were no indications the death was suspicious.
Homeowners not advised of flood buyout rule change, advocate says
The change means the homes can be lived in, and the council will not have to pay up to $14 million buying out the properties.
Three men linked to Head Hunters gang sentenced to life in prison for murder
The men were found guilty of murdering West Auckland teenager Jayden Mamfredos-Nair nearly three years ago
Karaoke bar with chequered history sacks staff, withdraws booze application mid-hearing
Deluxe karaoke bar can no longer sell alcohol after a shareholder fired its only qualified duty managers and withdrew its on-licence renewal application.
Resident stung by yellow-legged hornet through gardening gloves
Niki Sherriff was trimming a dense bush at her house, when she unwittingly disturbed a nest. Audio
Woman who gave cop 'thumbs down' pepper-sprayed, has top ripped, underwear exposed
The IPCA has found the officer's actions were unlawful and disproportionate.
Woman faces assault charges after attack on bus driver in Auckland
Police say the driver initially did not let the woman board the bus as she was acting "unusually", but she chased it and managed to board the bus on Queen Street allegedly attacking the driver.
Pedestrians among seven injured in two-car crash
The crash closed the arterial route of Whangaparāoa Road in Auckland.
Auckland Transport chief resigns as agency narrows focus
Dean Kimpton took on the role in 2023, when AT faced a major shake-up.
Auckland Council starts flood research project
Auckland Council is looking at ways to make houses more resistant to floods.
Wairau Valley regeneration has potential to become 'local treasure'
Three years after the Auckland Anniversary floods, the community is working together to turn the Wairau creek catchment into something residents won't fear. Audio