Auckland
Pasifika community bearing brunt of Omicron outbreak
Ministry of Health has revealed there's been a surge in the number of positive Covid-19 cases in Pacific communities.
Pasifika people now make up about half of the cases in the Omicron outbreak. And… Audio
Covid-19: Auckland businesses call for more financial support
A group of Auckland business associations is writing to Finance Minister Grant Robertson, adding their voices to a growing chorus asking for more financial support for those hit hard by Covid-19, with… Video, Audio
Increase in non-symptomatic people seeking tests
With lengthy queues again reported at Covid-19 testing centres in Auckland, up to 70 percent of those queuing do not have symptoms, health authorities say.
Auckland high schools see varied attendance in first week back
Auckland principals are reporting a mixed turnout as schools reopen for the year.
'It's really dire': Auckland restaurant owners plead with Finance Minister for support
Dozens of cafe, restaurant and venue owners in central Auckland say they are on the brink of bankruptcy, with the expected Omicron wave keeping customers away.
Large warehouses coming to Auckland in new supply chain strategy
Two large warehouses for food and retail goods worth more than $250 million are to be built south of Auckland as supply chain strategies change to counter the pandemic.
Vector plans Auckland power outages to clear maintenance pile-up
As Auckland swelters in high humidity, lines company Vector says it has a series of power outages planned to complete a backlog of maintenance work.
The Auckland light rail saga continues
At last a concrete plan for light rail in Auckland - but at an eye watering cost. What are the chances of this really happening? And is it the right option? Audio
The Auckland light rail saga continues
At last a concrete plan for light rail in Auckland - but at an eye watering cost. What are the chances of this really happening? And is it the right option?
AudioWaiuku developers face hefty bill for wastewater treatment plant
Auckland developers seeking to build 700 homes have been told they will have to foot the bill for a wastewater treatment plant and infrastructure before the project can go ahead.
Dozens of firefighters tackling vegetation fire in Waikato
About 70 firefighters are working to extinguish a fire in native bush near Meremere, that's led to the closure of the main railway line.
The Weekend Panel with Janet Wilson and Al Gillespie
Along with the continuing Omicron threat, our Weekend panelists Janet Wilson and Al Gillespie discuss the Russia/Ukraine situation, Kainga Ora, political polling and why people are shunning rum and… Audio
Omicron detected in music festival-goer
One of the five Covid-19 cases linked to the Soundsplash music festival in Hamilton last weekend has been confirmed as having the Omicron variant.
Three Auckland nightclubs listed as Covid-19 locations of interest
Three central Auckland nightclubs have been listed as Covid-19 'close contact' locations of interest.
Auckland trains to resume as network shutdown nears end
Most commuter trains will resume running in Auckland from Monday as KiwiRail wraps up an unprecedented work on the city's rail network.
Police reveal name of man killed in Albany homocide
Police have named 35-year-old Lele He as the man who was killed in a homicide in the Auckland suburb of Albany on Wednesday morning.
Aucklanders urged to reduce water consumption despite sufficient supply
Watercare says although Auckland dams are 97 percent full, residents should continue to be sensible with water consumption.
Police release name of man who died in Manukau homicide
Police have named 21-year-old Joseph Tauati as the man who died in Middlemore Hospital on New Year's Day, following an altercation in the Manukau Velodrome carpark.
Man charged with murder after baby dies in Auckland
A 21-year-old man has been arrested and charged with murder after the death of a 10-month-old in Auckland.
Man shot and injured in central Auckland overnight
Police are investigating a shooting in central Auckland early this morning.
