Auckland Region
How Auckland’s High Street precinct has become a magnet for Asian foodies
Once synonymous with the city's boutique fashion scene, the district has attracted a wave of outlets serving a wide variety of food and beverages from Asia.
Man, 20, named as person who died in collision with truck
A 20-year-old man has been named by police as the person who died, after his car collided with a truck in South Auckland.
Pair nabbed after stealing trolleys filled with items from Kmart
A south Auckland woman will spend Christmas Eve in court after being charged with shoplifting at Kmart.
How to staycation in Auckland
Need some ideas if you're staying put in Auckland this holiday season? The City of Sails is packed with lots of low-cost adventures and special events, if you know where to look. Here to point us in… Audio
'It would be better if the council ran the police' - Auckland mayor
But Wayne Brown insists the city is safe, and significant work is under way to improve that in the central city.
Car fleeing burglary crashes into two other vehicles
Police say it is a 'miracle' that nobody was hurt, after a car fleeing the scene of a burglary crashed into two other vehicles.
Man accused of sexual abuse has some charges acquitted
The jury was hung on the remaining 19 charges.
Auckland-bound Wawrinka to end 24-year pro tennis career
The Swiss star's appearance at the ASB Classic next month will kickstart the final year of his decorated career.
Lifeguard shortage, club house damage: The struggle to save lives
Surf Life Saving New Zealand are looking for 1000 volunteers over the next three years to keep up with the growing population. Audio
Some urgent care clinics extend hours
The changes are a result of the government's national after hours framework, Minister of Health Simeon Brown says.
'This year's been diabolical': Oyster farmers still waiting for compensation package
More than a thousand cubic metres of sewage overflowed from a Watercare pump station in late October. Audio
Starship patients light up Sky Tower for Christmas
It's the second year SkyCity has handed the control over to the kids, who have a front seat view of the tower from their hospital beds. Audio
Sleeping in cars, working full-time: The reality of Auckland's suburban homeless
Report reveals homelessness in Auckland has doubled, but doesn't include rough sleepers in the suburbs. Audio
Auckland Zoo euthanises elderly rhino
The 36-year-old Southern white rhino relocated to Auckland from Hamilton Zoo in 2007.
Samurai sword-wielding man arrested in central Auckland
Some members of the public mistook the sword for a gun.
Mayor's rate rise not popular with former deputy chief of staff
Josh Van Veen was Wayne Brown's deputy chief of staff just two months ago, but is now publicly criticising his former boss over the proposed rise in rates.
Man pleads not guilty to killing Auckland bus passenger on grounds of insanity
Bernice Louise Marychurch died on the Number 74 bus travelling through Onehunga in October 2024.
Overturned board election fires up concerns over postal voting
A judge has ordered a new election to take place for seats an Auckland board over manipulation of voting papers. Audio
Families reunited with unclaimed ashes, but hundreds still in storage
An Auckland Funeral home has extended its deadline for loved ones to come forward to collect unclaimed ashes that date back as far as the 1930s.
Auckland's fortnightly rubbish collection trial kicked to curb
Of submissions made on the trial, 78 percent opposed it.
