Auckland Region
Missing woman withdrew cash before disappearance
The 25-year-old was last seen leaving the SkyCity Hotel in central Auckland six weeks ago.
'Insufficient evidence' to prove Manurewa Marae corruption
Authorities are still looking into other potential offences and privacy breaches after allegations the marae misused Census data.
Two killed in Bucklands Beach house fire, three injured
Police confirmed two people who they previously said were missing were found dead inside the house.
Boarding house must pay $27k for dirty, unsafe property
The Tenancy Tribunal found Burnley Lodge Limited breached its responsibility under the Residential Tenancies Act.
Thousands of Auckland dog owners hit with fines
The council has been cracking down on dog owners to register their dogs, or risk a fine or a day in court.
Textile firm Nanolayr placed in voluntary administration
The administrators are seeking expressions of interest from potential local and international buyers for the Auckland-based business.
Comments about quitting 'blown out of proportion' - mayor says
The incumbent Auckland mayor Brown has backtracked after saying he might not finish a full term if reelected.
Aucklanders offered chance to react to contentious rubbish collection plan
The council wants feedback on a proposal that's raised the ire of some in south Auckland who are worried about overloaded bins and maggots.
'Eyesore': Unlawful structures at Auckland property spark complaints from neighbours
The man deemed to be the occupant, Peter Pan, said he is "just an interpreter" for two family members working on the site.
No sightings of woman who disappeared from Auckland six weeks ago
The 25-year-old was last seen leaving the SkyCity Hotel in central Auckland six weeks ago.
Gastropub denied liquor licences after noise complaints
A gastropub north of Auckland has lost its right to sell alcohol after local residents complained about the noise at night.
Changes to dog access at rural Auckland beach
Dog owners will not be able to walk their pets at a rural Auckland beach during breeding season of native shorebirds
Internal misconduct charges after prison cell fire
A small fire was started by two prisoners.
Machete found in Akl reserve five months after killing.
"This is not over". That is the message from Auckland police as they encourage anyone who knows anything about the killing of American university student Kyle Whorral to come forward. The 33-year-old… Audio
Watch: Machete found months after bus stop killing of Kyle Whorrall
Police say they are looking to arrest another person in relation to the fatal attack. Audio
New police unit in Henderson, Auckland made 17 arrests in its first few weeks
Four people were arrested for shoplifting around Henderson Town Centre last weekend, Senior Sergeant Greg Wilson says.
New earthquake building rules pose big challenge for Dunedin, developer says
The cost of developing stone heritage buildings in Dunedin's CBD will become "prohibitively expensive" due to the reinforcement requirements, a property developer says. Audio
New homeowners say they've been misled into buying non-compliant homes
Several first time Auckland homeowners are facing bills of potentially tens of thousands of dollars to complete landscaping works or demolish work already done to comply. Audio
Fast-track prison expansion plans catch locals off guard
The Department of Corrections is seeking to almost double the number of prisoners it can hold.
Manurewa election complaints prompt warning on vote integrity
Election material circulating in Manurewa allegedly urges support for a list of candidates, offers help with ballot papers, and links to community funding discussions.
