Auckland Region

It is expected to have a distinctly Kiwi flavour as well, with potentially even a garage as part of its home showroom.

The victim was taken to Auckland City Hospital where he remains in a stable condition.

Seven unique columns designed by sculptor Jeff Thomson, whose work included the Taihape Boot and the Auckland Zoo Elephant, could be viewed in Muriwai's town centre from Sunday.

Faulty landing gear has forced a Hawaiian Airlines flight to turn back to Auckland Airport.

A new boss has been appointed to head the Auckland Council-owned water utility Watercare.

Subash Chandar K runs a YouTube channel helping students get through NCEA. Audio

Three workers at Auckland International Airport are facing charges after Customs seized methamphetamine with a potential street value of nearly $22 million.

A new cycleway is in the works in the area, which will connect Māngere town centre to the Māngere bridge township and over the Manukau harbour. Audio

Ahead of a vote on the city's stadium strategy, Auckland councillors are defending being hosted at Eden Park for events like concerts and sports matches.

Allegations of security guards attempting to fine customers they said had stolen goods from Pak'nSave Manukau arose last month.

"It's incredibly dry out there," Watercare's boss says, as the city's drought plan is activated. Audio

The overnight fire was contained but one truck remains at the scene.

The crash in Browns Bay was reported to emergency services just before 8pm.

Hakyung Lee is accused of killing her two children and hiding their remains in suitcases.

Two people have died following a crash near New Plymouth.

A wave of relief has swept across Auckland's 21 local boards after being offered temporary reprieve as they struggle with cost pressures.

Commuters can expect delays around the Te Atatu section of the motorway.

The man was taken to hospital with serious injuries following an altercation between the pair, police said.

Inspector Peter Raynes of Tāmaki Makaurau Police said a police vehicle had spotted a car travelling at excess speed along Great South Road in Penrose, and signalled for it to stop.

Auckland's Northern Motorway is partially blocked heading southbound following a multiple vehicle crash.