Auckland Region
Aucklanders offered chance to react to contentious rubbish collection plan
The council wants feedback on a proposal that's raised the ire of some in south Auckland who are worried about overloaded bins and maggots.
'Eyesore': Unlawful structures at Auckland property spark complaints from neighbours
But who will do the work at the property is not immediately clear.
No sightings of woman who disappeared from Auckland six weeks ago
The 25-year-old was last seen leaving the SkyCity Hotel in central Auckland six weeks ago.
Gastropub denied liquor licences after noise complaints
A gastropub north of Auckland has lost its right to sell alcohol after local residents complained about the noise at night.
Changes to dog access at rural Auckland beach
Dog owners will not be able to walk their pets at a rural Auckland beach during breeding season of native shorebirds
Internal misconduct charges after prison cell fire
A small fire was started by two prisoners.
Machete found in Akl reserve five months after killing.
"This is not over". That is the message from Auckland police as they encourage anyone who knows anything about the killing of American university student Kyle Whorral to come forward. The 33-year-old… Audio
Watch: Machete found months after bus stop killing of Kyle Whorrall
Police say they are looking to arrest another person in relation to the fatal attack. Audio
New police unit in Henderson, Auckland made 17 arrests in its first few weeks
Four people were arrested for shoplifting around Henderson Town Centre last weekend, Senior Sergeant Greg Wilson says.
New earthquake building rules pose big challenge for Dunedin, developer says
The cost of developing stone heritage buildings in Dunedin's CBD will become "prohibitively expensive" due to the reinforcement requirements, a property developer says. Audio
New homeowners say they've been misled into buying non-compliant homes
Several first time Auckland homeowners are facing bills of potentially tens of thousands of dollars to complete landscaping works or demolish work already done to comply. Audio
Fast-track prison expansion plans catch locals off guard
The Department of Corrections is seeking to almost double the number of prisoners it can hold.
Manurewa election complaints prompt warning on vote integrity
Election material circulating in Manurewa allegedly urges support for a list of candidates, offers help with ballot papers, and links to community funding discussions.
Charity that's clothed thousands in need forced to close doors
The founder says they have tried everything to stay afloat, but funding has always been an issue. Audio
Man charged after threats to seriously harm puppies
"These puppies didn't ask to be born, and they certainly didn't deserve to end up in danger."
Bedbound woman at Elmwood Village left with burns, infection
An 85-year-old woman described smelling burning flesh after her rest home bed was pushed up against a heater, giving her second-degree burns.
E-scooter rider on Auckland motorway involved in crash
A man who rode an e-scooter on the motorway in central Auckland has been involved in a crash.
Watch: Auckland Moon Festival lights up Dominion Road
Organisers expect about 30,000 people at the three-day festival, which runs through Sunday.
Witness to shooting regains spot on social housing transfer list
Christine Nankivell was taken off the list due to incomplete paperwork, but she disputes that.
Fire crews overcome blaze in Albany, Auckland
Seven fire trucks, including a ladder truck, battled the blaze late on Friday night.
