Auckland
'Challenges' ahead for Auckland Housing Accord
The Auckland Housing Accord is ahead of its two-year target but still faces a "challenge" to reach its final target of 39,000 consents in the next year. Audio
Man killed in Auckland industrial accident
A man has died in an industrial accident at a freight company site in Auckland.
Phil Goff Auckland Mayoralty Announcement
The worst-kept secret in politics is expected to be out this afternoon - that veteran Labour MP Phil Goff will run for the Auckland mayoralty next year. Audio
Former Auckland teacher sentenced for identity theft
A former teacher at one of Auckland's top schools has been sentenced to home detention after applying for credit cards in the name of a missing man.
Panel Says
What the Panelists Ellen Read and Jock Anderson have been thinking about. Audio
Pair jailed for swearing at judge
Two men have been jailed for contempt of court after interrupting a district court judge, questioning his jurisdiction and swearing violently. Audio
$116,000 fine over Auckland crane death
An Auckland construction company has been ordered to pay $116,000 for not doing enough to protect an employee who died on the job. Audio
Auckland prisoner stabbed 20 times - union
An inmate attacked at the country's maximum security prison received up to 20 stab wounds, the prison officers' union says.
Auckland housing market - off the boil?
The heat appears to be coming out of the Auckland housing market, with REINZ figures showing a 3 percent fall in median price to $748,250.
McLaughlin fastest in Pukekohe practice
Local driver Scott McLaughlin sits on top of the timing charts after a testing day of practice for the Auckland 500 at Pukekohe.
McLaughlin looking to turn around season
It's been a V8s season to forget for Scott McLaughlin but there's still a chance for the proud New Zealander to replicate the favourite moment of his career this weekend.
Dancing with the Stars - NZ Police and Diwali
For the first time the NZ Police and male leaders within the Indian community are teaming up with international performers during Diwali - the Hindu Festival of Lights - to push the White Ribbon… Audio, Gallery
Dancing with the Stars - NZ Police and Diwali
For the first time the NZ Police and male leaders within the Indian community are teaming up with international performers during Diwali - the Hindu Festival of Lights - to push the White Ribbon…
AudioArrest in relation to assault in Auckland CBD
A 20-year-old man has been arrested and charged over a serious assault on a man outside a central Auckland bar.
Auckland Council considers climate change impact on coast
A study is under way into how Auckland's coast will be affected by climate change, Auckland's deputy mayor Penny Hulse says. Ms Hulse is leading a group of local government...
Oliver Ackermann of APTBS
Oliver Ackermann, guitarist and vocalist of A Place To Bury Strangers shares his thoughts with Zac Arnold on their full-power rock night at The Kings Arms. Audio
Rugby World Cup final tickets selling for $1300
Tickets are still available for seats at the Rugby World Cup final at Twickenham, with prices ranging from $1300 to an eye-watering $18,000.
Bar worker awarded $13,000 after sacking
A woman has been awarded 13 thousand dollars for being sacked from her Auckland bar job after she'd worked there for a little over a week. Audio
Parnell was once punk central in Auckland's thriving music scene
A panel discussion chaired by Russell Brown with Phil Bell (aka DJ Sir Vere), Dave Dobbyn. Simon Grigg and Rachel Lang. Audio
Social worker's trial on sex charge continues
A court has heard how a 15-year-old boy bragged to a friend about drinking with his social worker and having sex with her.
