Auckland
Mother accused of feeding battery to young son
A mother fed her young son a battery and caused her daughter to go on medication after telling doctors the child was having seizures, a court had heard
Multi-million fraud accused ask for stay
Three men who were charged over the collapse of two finance companies, owing investors $17 million, are arguing they should be granted a stay in the High Court in Auckland.
Double-bunking under review after cell rapes
William Katipa's victims told the court they feared pressing the alarm in the shared cell because of what could happen to them before help arrived.
Prisoner suing Corrections over alleged prison rape
A prisoner who says he was raped by his cellmate is suing the Department of Corrections for what a lawyer said was hundreds of thousands of dollars.
Labour, Greens transport policy priorities
Getting people out of cars and onto trains and buses are the transport priorities of the Labour and Green Parties. RNZ's Siobhan Wilson takes a look at the different election pledges. Audio
Billions needed as Auckland transport funding gap grows
A short-term $1 billion funding plug is needed for a widening gap in Auckland's future transport needs, a leaked report says. Audio
Government drops Auckland home building forecast again
The government has lowered the number of houses it expects to be built in Auckland in the coming years. Auckland correspondent Todd Niall discusses the details. Audio
Parties woo voters: 'It's been a good week for Auckland'
National and Labour have started their battle for Auckland voters by laying out their plans to tackle the city's transport woes.
Historic ferry's future floating in limbo
Despite being rescued once from a watery grave, the future is uncertain for the 112-year-old ferry Kestrel.
Auckland grandmother denies murdering 2-year-old
An Auckland grandmother admits throwing her 2-year-old grandson leading to his death but her lawyer says she denies his murder.
'He pointed the shotgun at Amokura and he pulled the trigger' - Crown
A father cocked a loaded shotgun, pointed it at his 2-year-old daughter - who was as close as 30 centimetres away - and pulled the trigger, the Crown says.
Auckland still to 'build up' despite new housing developments
The government and Auckland mayor Phil Goff insist the latest initiative to boost home construction does not signal a return to urban sprawl in the city. Video
Mumps outbreak: 169 infected in Auckland
A mumps outbreak in Auckland that has risen to 169 cases is largely a result of low vaccination rates, public health officials say.
Concerns over possible new chemical in synthetic cannabis
There are fears there is a new chemical or poison in a drug that's been linked to a spate of deaths in Auckland this month.
NRL Nines likely to head to Australia after one year hiatus
The NRL has confirmed that the Nines tournament, hosted by Auckland since it began, is being suspended next year so players have time to rest after the World Cup. They've also said Australian cities… Audio
150 transport staff protest staff cuts in Auckland
About 150 transport workers stopped working today in Auckland to protest against new plans the union says could cost 300 of its members their jobs.
Government divvies up $1 billion infrastructure fund
The construction of thousands of houses in Auckland, Tauranga and Hamilton will be fast-tracked as five councils will be loaned cash under the fund, to help pay for water, roads and other… Video, Audio
Auckland drenched by thunderstorms
Flooded houses, surface flooding on properties, roof leaks and blocked drains kept the Auckland fire service busy when stormy weather hit this evening.
School angry boarding house used for homeless
Members of the Hato Petera College community are angry the Catholic Diocese of Auckland has allowed their boarding hostel to be occupied by the homeless.
Aunt and mother at odds on killer's bail conditions
Akshay Chand's aunt has told an inquest his family was not told they would have to supervise him around the clock, contradicting evidence given by his mother.
