Auckland Region
Auckland FC, Melbourne City battle to finish, tied 2-2
Auckland FC fought to a draw with Melbourne City FC, ending their winning run.
Man stole people's identities to hire car, equipment he never returned
A victim of a man who used various people's identities to hire a ute and thousands of dollars worth of equipment that was never returned said he has forgiven the offender and would like to catch up…
Man arrested after late night hit and run in West Auckland
A man is facing multiple charges after a hit and run in West Auckland last night.
Dirty or clean, no public airing of laundry at Auckland apartments
Some residents are upset they can't dry their laundry outdoors. Audio
Auckland's motorways congested as some schools finish for the year
Traffic is heavy following an earlier crash on SH16.
Missing Auckland teen found safe
Elizabeth, 16, went missing from her home in Auckland's Torbay over the weekend.
'Leave schools alone': Classrooms ransacked, Secret Santa gifts stolen
Break-ins at two Ōtara schools and a local preschool have led to calls for more security patrols and community vigilance.
Hundreds gather in Auckland for international mathematician meet-up
Attendees say it's been "eye-opening" to connect with fellow number-crunchers: "You need to meet with collaborators."
Relief ahead of Wynyard bridge reopening
The bridge, a "critical" connection to many businesses, was stuck in the upright position for much of 2024.
New Watercare charter $900m cheaper for Auckland - Govt
It was developed as an alternative to the Council's previous draft LTP which would have required a 25.8 percent increase to water rates.
Search for teen missing since weekend
It is believed Elizabeth, 16, was somewhere in downtown Auckland, possibly in the Karangahape Road area.
Concerns over Auckland Airport disruptions going into holiday period
There has been at least 20 baggage system failures at Auckland Airport within the last month, Board of Airline Representatives said. Audio
Fire crews quell blaze at Auckland strip club
The fire reached up to 30 metres inside the venue.
Lawyers call for changes following courthouse violence
Lawyers are fearful of being attacked at court and want urgent improvements to courthouse designs to keep them safe. Audio
South Auckland market celebrates entrepreneurs, ‘Southside pride’ and karaoke
A vibrant new market is transforming South Auckland, offering local Māori and Pacific entrepreneurs a fee-free platform to showcase their products, with space, gear, and power provided.
Man dies after being struck by car in West Auckland
Emergency services were called to the crash in Massey just before 7pm.
Property smashed and items stolen after break-in at Ōtara preschool
Police are seeking information about a break-in at an Ōtara preschool where windows and property were smashed and items stolen. Audio
Auckland's Wynyard crossing bridge expected to re-open this week
The beleaguered bridge connecting Wynyard Quarter to the Viaduct, which saves people a 20-minute walk, has been undergoing major repairs since March.
Air NZ flight forced to turn back after being struck by lightning
Flight NZ902 was bound for Tahiti when it was struck.
Aucklanders urged to 'go easy' with water usage this summer
The region's dam levels are slightly below average for this time of year, sitting at 85.2 percent after a winter where catchments recorded three-quarters of the normal rainfall.