Auckland Region
'It's going to be hectic': Businesses prepare for IKEA stampede
The opending day this week will "create more traffic jams", a local cafe manager says. Audio
Man charged with swallowing $33,000 locket in jewellery shop
Police say the pendant is yet to be recovered.
Calls for yellow-legged hornet trapping in Auckland to be widened
Northland conservationist Brad Windust says authorities need to look at casting the net wider ahead of summer. Audio
Youth homelessness crisis escalates
Young people are sleeping on the streets and in cars as a service says the problem is getting worse. Audio
More than 15kg of meth found in Canadian teen's luggage
Fifteen vacuum-sealed packages were found hidden among clothing in his suitcase.
Yellow-legged hornet: Aucklanders warned to be 'really, really watchful'
Another yellow-legged hornet queen has been found as Biosecurity New Zealand escalates its attempts to eradicate the invasive insect. Audio
Tis the season of Auckland's Santa Parade, crowd of 150,000 expected
The annual parade starts on the corner of Mayoral Drive and Cook street, with all inner-city roads closed until 4.30pm.
New era for abandoned Waiwera hot springs unveiled
A concept design for the revival of Auckland's Waiwera Thermal Springs has been released.
Four hurt in Southwestern Motorway crash
One person was in a serious condition, while three others sustained moderate injuries.
Man died after being swept away from his favourite fishing spot
Younchang Ko, 67, was fishing at the estuary on Omaha Beach when he disappeared into the water.
Spear gun used in South Auckland carjacking
A man has been arrested and faces charges of aggravated robbery and attempts at aggravated robbery.
Man who died after being pepper sprayed 'deserved humanity and protection'
Caleb Moefa'auo was pepper sprayed in prison.
'Always up for a good fight': Health workers strike across the country
In Auckland, hundreds of striking workers picketed outside the central hospital, calling for increased staffing levels and better pay.
IKEA expected to cause major traffic delays
The gigantic home retail store IKEA throws open its door next week in Mount Wellington, just off the city's southern motorway and a stone's throw from the Sylvia Park Mall. It's anticipated there will… Audio
Gang president arrested in Auckland Airport drug sting
There have been 43 arrests, including 20 baggage handlers, as part of a crackdown.
Police provide update on Operation Matata drug bust
Police investigating Operation Matata give an update into a major drug bust involving 15 current and former baggage handlers from Auckland International Airport. RNZ reporter Finn Blackwell spoke to… Audio
Pepper spray death haunts Corrections officer
Caleb Moefa'auo died from a cardiac arrest after being pepper sprayed in 2022.
Aucklanders against plan to trial fortnightly rubbish collections
Auckland Council received 5086 submissions on a proposed trial to halve the number of kerbside collections in parts of the city
Outrage as local board votes against more Eden Park events
An Auckland business association is infuriated that their local board has voted not to support a plan to boost the number of gigs allowed the stadium. Audio
Millions spent on new speedway track at Auckland's Waikaraka Park
An $11 million construction project has finished just in time for the first Auckland race of the 2025-2026 speedway season on Saturday.