Auckland Region
Auckland Council seeks feedback on draft plan for the next year
A 'bed tax' and changes to targeted rubbish collection rates are among the decisions Auckland Council is seeking feedback on.
Minister closes inner Hauraki Gulf to fishing of rock lobster
Shane Jones says the closure, starting from April 1, is to allow the lobster population to restore itself.
Downtown or Eden Park? Aucklanders split on stadium
Aucklanders are split on whether the council should approve a new stadium in the city centre or upgrade Eden Park instead. This week councillors will vote on which of the competing proposals should go… Audio
'Out of control': Witness says pedestrian sent 'flying' by car
Multiple people have been hurt after a car struck bystanders and a tree.
Couple found guilty after 20-year immigration, identity fraud
A Bangladeshi couple have been found guilty of 40 charges of immigration and identity fraud spanning two decades.
Police investigating string of jewellery store robberies
Glass cabinets were smashed and jewellery stolen from two separate stores in Auckland.
IKEA aims to open first New Zealand store before Christmas
It is expected to have a distinctly Kiwi flavour as well, with potentially even a garage as part of its home showroom.
Police yet to lay charges over Auckland stabbing
The victim was taken to Auckland City Hospital where he remains in a stable condition.
Turning wreckage into art - Cyclone muse for Muriwai sculptor
Seven unique columns designed by sculptor Jeff Thomson, whose work included the Taihape Boot and the Auckland Zoo Elephant, could be viewed in Muriwai's town centre from Sunday.
Hawaiian Airlines flight returns to Auckland after mechanical fault
Faulty landing gear has forced a Hawaiian Airlines flight to turn back to Auckland Airport.
New boss of Watercare announced
A new boss has been appointed to head the Auckland Council-owned water utility Watercare.
Local Hero maths teacher's message to kids and parents
Subash Chandar K runs a YouTube channel helping students get through NCEA. Audio
Airport staff arrested after $22m worth of meth seized
Three workers at Auckland International Airport are facing charges after Customs seized methamphetamine with a potential street value of nearly $22 million.
Meet the Māngere locals on a mission to get more people cycling
A new cycleway is in the works in the area, which will connect Māngere town centre to the Māngere bridge township and over the Manukau harbour. Audio
Auckland councillors defend getting freebies for Eden Park events
Ahead of a vote on the city's stadium strategy, Auckland councillors are defending being hosted at Eden Park for events like concerts and sports matches.
Arrests after alleged extortion attempts at Auckland supermarket
Allegations of security guards attempting to fine customers they said had stolen goods from Pak'nSave Manukau arose last month.
Cut back on your showers, Aucklanders warned
"It's incredibly dry out there," Watercare's boss says, as the city's drought plan is activated. Audio
Fire crews battle blaze at boat manufacturer in Auckland
The overnight fire was contained but one truck remains at the scene.
Man killed in single vehicle crash in Auckland
The crash in Browns Bay was reported to emergency services just before 8pm.
Suitcase murder case: Accused woman to have mental health re-assessed
Hakyung Lee is accused of killing her two children and hiding their remains in suitcases.
