Auckland Region
Govt policies rely on 'catch phrases', ignore urgent needs of people and planet - Greens' State of the Planet'
The Greens are taking aim at the coalition government 's policies, saying they lack genuine care.
Police seek sightings of missing woman
Police are appealing for sightings of a woman who has been missing from her Ōtāhuhu home for over a week.
Spy data centre: Govt wanted a bargain and control of sensitive info
The government wanted sovereign control of sensitive data, but also a bargain when planning for a high-security data centre in Auckland, documents show.
Woman who left 29kg mother to starve to death released from prison
The Auckland woman's mother died on a tarpaulin after going up to 15 days without food.
Watch: Auckland's Gulf Harbour Country Club building on fire
A local resident saw the blaze from his bedroom window and says the flames kept "getting bigger and bigger".
Free ferry trial extended as Wynyard Bridge closure continues
The trial of a temporary ferry connecting the Wynyard Quarter to Auckland city will continue for the next two weekends under extended hours.
'Incredibly harmful' South Auckland pokies rake in millions
Pokie machines raked in over $20m in profits from Ōtara-Papatoetoe, Manurewa and Mangere-Ōtāhuhu in the December quarter of 2023.
Hillpark fatal house fire not suspicious, police say
The house fire in Auckland which killed two people is not being treated as suspicious, police say.
NZTA to reduce Te Huia train funding
Supporters are claiming the outcome as a victory, but a Waikato councillor would not be drawn on whether it could ensure the survival of the service.
Manhunt under way after Wellsford armed robbery
Police are searching for robbers who raided a superette in Wellsford, north of Auckland this morning.
$100 a week rates and water rise 'pretty good' - Auckland mayor
General rates in Auckland will rise by 6.8 percent this year - far less than the double-digit increases proposed for some other cities. Audio
Police in firing line as residents reveal crime, violence fears
Aucklanders who have been assaulted and robbed have told the Police Minister they feel let down by police.
Rate hikes on the way as Auckland Council approves Long-term Plan
It sets out rates increases for the average Auckland household of 6.8 percent in 2025, 5.8 in 2026, and 7.9 percent the 2027 financial year.
Police hunt underway after stabbing in south Auckland
One person was taken to hospital in a serious condition.
Nearly 2000 used tyres illegally dumped on business' doorstep
Farman Sediqi is having to pay more than $6000 after someone illegally dumped more than 1800 used tyres outside his store in Ōnehunga overnight.
'You feel a little cheated': Parking fines coming in mail
Commuters say a new way of dishing out parking fines unfair, as they rack up hundreds of dollars before they even know what has hit them.
Wayne Brown gives councillors a hurry up
Auckland's mayor has urged his councillors to stop "kicking the can down the road" and get on with approving his revised ten-year budget. Finn Blackwell reports. Audio
Man who killed Tom Coombes detained in psychiatric facility
The man who killed an Auckland student in a "vicious and frenzied" knife attack will be detained in a psychiatric facility.
WorkSafe not prosecuting FENZ over Muriwai landslide deaths
WorkSafe has found shortcomings at Fire and Emergency over how two firefighters died in a landslide in Cyclone Gabrielle, but will not prosecute.
What's in Auckland 10-year plan?
Auckland Council will go over the final proposal for the city's 10-year-budget two days after it was revised by the mayor.