Auckland Region

It was the woman's first home in this country, but she was away overseas when Neil Thomas Gascoigne broke in.

A third person has been charged with murder after the death of a man in the Auckland suburb of Point England earlier this month.

A Northland woman has been trying to find the owners of this photo for eight years, and now she's putting out a last-ditch appeal.

Ali Williams and Zuru co-founder Anna Mowbray want to land a chopper at their Westmere property - but now neighbours will get a chance to have their say.

Two people were in serious condition after a reported gas leak.

A dentist who practised while under suspension is now facing the charges under a health act.

Four are scheduled to appear in the Auckland District Court on Monday, with another set to appear in the Auckland Youth Court.

Critics say the current courthouse - which has weather-tightness issues - is "laughably small" and hope its replacement will be more contained and secure.

Auckland Council says it will allow Kāinga Ora to build on the property despite a legal challenge.

Tony Knott collapsed and died in a toilet in Middlemore Hospital's while waiting to be assessed for a leg injury.

Earlier this year Ports of Auckland struck a deal to sell the Captain Cook and Marsden wharves back to the council to be converted into a waterfront attraction.

Of nearly 900 firearms offences committed over six months, only 18 were carried out by people with an active gun licence.

But critics say new amendments to a Bill will undermine years of collaboration to ensure that the Gulf is protected and restored.

An Auckland home was damaged when a car crashed into it in Mangere East early on Sunday morning.

Auckland pensioners claim Kāinga Ora has been a party pooper quashing their regular Friday afternoon drinks. Audio

David Letele is closing his Buttabean Motivation foodbank - but the demand for food won't disappear, charities say.

The wrench went through an open bus window and hit the driver in the head, resulting in an injury above his eye.

Three patched members of the Tribesmen have been arrested for allegedly driving dangerously in South Auckland.

Some councillors are supporting the move away from weekly rubbish collection - but others say it is "beyond shocking".