Auckland Region

Findings from an inquiry into whether personal data collected at Manurewa Marae was misused for election purposes have once again been delayed.

First person - Leonard Powell takes a dip in Auckland's newest saltwater pool, and declares it a winner.

Commuters can now take the train directly between Pukekohe and Auckland CBD after the rail line was electrified.

One Auckland school had to buy 200 pies for students after their lunches arrived nearly four hours late. "It's not okay when I've got hungry kids."

Community members have been left reeling after a playground and seating area were dismantled and fenced off to deter public drinking.

A body found on a beach on Auckland's west coast is believed to be that of a missing swimmer.

A teacher accidentally left an exit door open and two children gained access to the carpark.

It's farewell but not a complete goodbye for a craft store, which is closing its doors after 45 years. Audio

Auckland Zoo relocated Asian elephant Burma to Monarto Safari Park in November. Video

Police have arrested a young man in relation to the attack, however, they are still searching for a second alleged offender, a young woman.

They say its location has attracted anti-social behaviour leaving them feeling unsafe.

There is growing speculation over whether Wayne Brown's own deputy and political ally is set to challenge him for the city's top job.

Karioitahi Beach's speed limit was reduced to 20km/h after a request from local iwi Ngāti te Ata.

"People were wandering around the ward looking for water," one patient at Auckland Hospital says.

The water was shut off in one of the main buildings while a leak in ward 38 was fixed. Audio

Soaring over the Hauraki Gulf, this Kiwi-built electric ferry is on its maiden voyage. Audio

The water is off while a leak is fixed.

The man was in a group of swimmers who got into trouble on Tuesday afternoon.

The 31-year-old faces charges of aggravated assault, reckless driving, failing to stop, and unlawfully taking a motor vehicle.

Residents are being told off for inadvertently causing rubbish truck fires.