Auckland Region
Onehunga Mall fire sends plumes over Auckland
The blaze, across multiple properties, triggered warnings for people in the area to stay inside and close windows and doors.
Smoke seen rising over Mount Wellington, firefighters battling hotspots
Nearly 30 firefighters were called to a scrub fire on Auckland's Mt Wellington.
Mahurangi River search: Body of swept away driver found
A body has been recovered from the Mahurangi River, police say, after a man was swept away in a car on Wednesday.
Driver swept away into river north of Auckland still missing
Emergency crews spent the day scouring the Mahurangi River north of Auckland for any signs of the man.
Man dies at Auckland's Cheltenham Beach
He was unresponsive when pulled out of the water, police say.
Motorcyclist dies in Auckland crash on Thursday night
A motorcyclist has died after driving into the rear of a truck in Auckland.
Chinese dragon boat crews to make Auckland regatta debut
Four visiting crews from the southern Chinese province of Guangzhou are set to make a splash at Monday's Auckland Anniversary Day Regatta.
Teens allegedly indecently assaulted at Auckland pool
A parent of one of the boys said a lifeguard at Pt Erin Pools in Herne Bay failed to intervene.
Wife of man swept away holding on to hope he's still alive
The ex-fisherman's wife believes he will survive with his strength, wisdom and familiarity with the water.
Search for driver washed away trying to cross river stood down
Whitewater rafts have been searching a section of the Mahurangi River.
Man arrested after ramming stolen car into police vehicle
A 36-year-old man has been charged with unlawfully taking a motor vehicle, failing to stop, reckless driving, and assault with a weapon.
Shopkeeper stabbed in attempted Pokémon card theft
Three teens have been arrested after the attack.
Auckland's war against yellow-legged hornets rages on
New technology has been imported from the Netherlands to help hunt down nests.
'It's bad': Whangārei mayor visits areas worst hit by deluge
Homes have been declared dangerous and new slips are dashing hopes of fixing a bridge amid warnings around the North Island.
Home detention for $2m mortgage fraud
Gurraj Singh Bhachu pleaded guilty last September to 12 charges relating to four properties.
Van seized in Auckland shooting investigation
Police said shots were fired through a closed front door on Arthur St, Onehunga, critically injuring a man
Driver arrested after crashing into Auckland City Mission
The driver of the vehicle fled from the scene but had since been located and arrested.
More confirmed hornet sightings, but still confined to North Shore
The number of queen yellow-legged hornets found this summer has reached 43.
Next few months crucial for yellow-legged hornet eradication
In the three months since the yellow-legged hornet was first detected in Auckland, the eradication response is showing real signs of progress.
'We know it's a sensitive issue': Luxon on rethink of Auckland intensification
After his State of the Nation speech, the prime minister said the conversation in Auckland was about "how much densification" and "where it happens".
