Auckland Region

Flight NZ902 was bound for Tahiti when it was struck.

The region's dam levels are slightly below average for this time of year, sitting at 85.2 percent after a winter where catchments recorded three-quarters of the normal rainfall.

Auckland liquor stores and other retailers are preparing to face some frustrated customers, with new rules meaning alcohol sales will end early tonight.

Firefighters had to rescue the man who became trapped under a vacant house, police say.

The water is no longer coming from Waikato River, after a storm-damaged treatment plant was fixed.

The tiny, fluffy arrivals are being cared for by both their biological and foster parents, who stepped in "to give them the best start in life". Audio

The electric vessel, which can carry 10 passengers at a time, "opens up an entirely new way of travelling".

Another bill may be coming, with the council still facing further claims.

Police described the incident in Auckland's Browns Bay on Wednesday as "unacceptable behaviour".

A scene examination is continuing at a Wattle Downs home where a man was shot.

A person was taken to hospital with serious but not life-threatening injuries.

Police say they've had "several" reports in recent months of cars being stolen by dodgy tow truck drivers.

The Phoenix and Auckland FC rivalry heats up ahead of their second A-League clash.

A proposed bylaw includes limits on the number of dogs that can be walked at once and which regional parks dogs can visit.

Emergency services are currently working to clear the scene but motorists are advised to expect delays.

Trading in the airport company's shares was suspended while the deal was completed.

The newest sporting rivalry in Aotearoa writes its second chapter this weekend.

One person is in hospital after an incident.

Nearly 800 surgeries were cancelled and postponed in three months over bed shortages and lack of capacity.