Auckland Region
Woman hospitalised after 'nasty' chemical spill at school
Firefighters were called the school in Auckland's Parnell along with an ambulance.
Man accused of swallowing Fabergé pendant pleads not guilty
The alleged pendant-swallower has been remanded in custody and is expected to reappear in court in February.
Firefighters extinguish North Shore housefires
FENZ crews were sent to two blazes in the Auckland region, one in Beach Haven and one in Glenfield.
Auckland shop owner assaulted in alleged aggravated burglary
Five men have been arrested and charged in relation to the incident.
'Dead duck': Decision looms on contentious Auckland rubbish trial
Aucklanders will find out next week if a six month-trial to move the weekly kerbside rubbish collection to fortnightly will go ahead next year.
Councillor's renewed confidence in cashless ticketing for public transport
The $1.4 billion project which will allow people to pay for public transport with their phone or card anywhere across the country has faced major delays. Audio
Facebook Marketplace sale ends in kidnapping
Police said the man had arranged to meet a seller in Auckland's Wesley with intentions to buy a car.
NZ's last seal in zoo euthanised, leaves behind 'special legacy'
Health conditions and a deteriorating habitat has seen Auckland Zoo farewell its only seal, Ōrua.
Appeal to backyard beekeepers over yellow-legged hornets
The hornets are at a stage where they will be attracted to beehives, the Auckland Beekeepers Club president says. Audio
Auckland team uses umbilical stem cells to treat eye disease
If things went wrong, the stem cells could turn into other cells - like for hair or teeth - instead of eyes. Audio
Business association calls for govt help to deal with crime
Two years on from setting up its own security service a popular Auckland shopping precinct says it has slashed crime in its area but some people are falling through the cracks. Audio
Summer vigilance urged around pop-up pools
A tragedy involving a toddler who drowned in a temporary pool is prompting a fresh warning to Aucklanders to keep safety in mind this summer.
'Worse than Covid': Businesses bemoan shops barricaded by roadworks
Behind a sea of road cones, diggers and traffic chaos, businesses on a busy Auckland road are crying out for help. Audio
Illegal gambling operations found 'hiding in plain sight'
The Auckland venues are believed to have offered unlicensed poker games in breach of the Gambling Act.
Three more arrests after murder of US student in Auckland
Six people have now been charged in connection with the homicide investigation.
Students pair up with retirees and exchange lives through letters
St Heliers School students have been writing to and visiting residents of Grace Joel Retirement Village since Covid. Audio
'He tried to kick himself free': Young father's dune collapse death
Kane Watson was killed when sand he was digging in collapsed and swallowed him on a beach.
