Auckland Region
Sinkhole opens in inner Auckland suburb
Firefighters and council contractors went to the sinkhole on the corner of Alice St and Dunedin St to block it off.
Pukekohe death prompts investigation
Police say after a postmortem the death is being treated as suspicious.
Auckland FC add to squad in transfer window
Auckland FC look to the future with latest A-League signing.
Fruit fly incursion: No new insects found as intensive search continues
Biosecurity NZ said its staff were on the ground in south Auckland checking traps and collecting disposal bins.
Appeal for sightings of car after child's death
Police investigating the death of a child are also asking for the public's help over any suspicious activity in the area.
Several youths arrested following robbery
Police were called after five people wearing masks and carrying weapons entered a South Auckland service station, says Detective Inspector.
Neighbours fume over abandoned trolley epidemic
A resident says the 50 abandoned shopping trolleys he's found are a sign of "entitlement and laziness".
Health NZ confirms staff member assaulted
A 23 year old man faces a charge of attempted strangulation after an alleged assault at Middlemore Hospital.
Auckland's Rosedale bus station delayed till 2027
The project, which has seen its funding slashed from $69 million to $42m, was originally due for completion in 2021.
The 'blight' of stalled housing developments
"It's been a real mystery for everyone in the area," say neighbours of one of a number of seemingly abandoned, graffiti-covered "eyesores".
Patient arrested after assault at Middlemore Hospital - police
A man has been charged with attempted strangulation after an assault at Auckland's Middlemore Hospital, police say.
ASB Classic: The lone Kiwi puts up a valiant fight
Isaac Becroft got a taste of the ATP tour on Monday, at Stanley Street, putting up a brave effort against Zizou Bergs.
Child's body found in car - man charged with murder remanded in custody
Police say the man arrived at the Manukau Police Station around 1am - a child's body was found in his car soon after.
Man faces murder charge after child's body found in car
Police say the man arrived at the Manukau Police Station around 1am and the child's body was found soon after.
Fruit fly incursion: Strict fruit, vegetable restrictions to remain in place
Parts of Papatoetoe and Māngare will have movement restrictions in place for at least a fortnight as the search for more oriental fruit flies continues.
The dentist who makes house calls to Great Barrier Island
When most visitors head to Aotea Great Barrier Island this summer it will be to enjoy the sand and surf - but for dentist Dr Michael Reardon, it's work.
Fruit fly incursion: More than 100 new traps set up around South Auckland
Biosecurity NZ says more than 100 extra fruit fly traps have been set up since a fly was found in South Auckland.
Fatal crash in Karaka
One person is dead and another seriously injured following a crash in Karaka.
Nurses not testing for Covid-19 due to lack of leave
An Auckland nurse says nurses have been reluctant to test for Covid-19 and take time off work amid the latest influx of cases.
Legal controls placed on fruit, vege in fruit fly zone
Controls have now been imposed on the movement of fruit and vegetables in Papatoetoe, Auckland, where an Oriental fruit fly was found yesterday.
