Auckland Region
Mahurangi oyster saga: Watercare reveals vandalised pipe
The latest episode in the ongoing battle between oyster farmers and Watercare has revealed an engineered overflow point may have been vandalised.
'No fix for Auckland': Leoni attacks mayor's financial record
Debt is up by $1 billion and rates have risen by more than 20 percent during Wayne Brown's term, his main challenger says.
Polkinghorne may give evidence at inquest into wife's death
The former Auckland eye surgeon was found not guilty of Pauline Hanna's murder.
Council warns irresponsible dog owners to expect consequences
Auckland Council says it has prosecuted 611 dog owners over the past five years for bites, maulings and other attacks.
Lydia Ko adds support to 'save' Takapuna Golf Course
Auckland Council plans to convert half of the course into flood storage, rejecting the community proposal.
Auckland candidate’s election hoardings damaged four times in two days
An Indian-origin licensing trust candidate has been forced to fork out more than $2000 to replace damaged campaign boards in West Auckland.
'It doesn't cost the government anything' - Wayne Brown calls for bed tax rethink
The government meeds to rethink its opposition to a bed night levy for Auckland, the mayor says. Audio
Teen charged after car crashed into Kumeū house
Sixteen-year-old Elliot New died in hospital a few days following the crash.
Auckland mental health patient told to move to Dunedin
There are no other similar programmes in the North Island. Audio
Mayor renews call for Auckland bed tax
Wayne Brown is asking the government to reconsider its opposition to a bed night levy.
Oyster farmers find mysterious $10,000 in bank accounts
The big catch is they don't know what the money is for.
Patient at closing Auckland mental health programme anxious about future
A patient at an Auckland mental health programme that will close its doors next month says she's feeling anxious about the future. Rauaroha Segar House, a publicly funded intensive service for people… Audio
Wayne Brown, Kerrin Leoni to face questions from voters
Auckland's top mayoral candidates will appear at the 'Let's Talk About Auckland' event.
Trial set for former funeral director over 'improper handling of human remains'
The former funeral director had earlier pleaded not guilty to charges related to the improper handling of human remains at Waikumete Cemetery.
Prominent businessman denies fraud charges
The man, who has interim name suppression, is charged with deceptively obtaining more than $350,000.
Delays on Auckland road after cyclist critically injured
Emergency services have now left the scene on Tamaki Drive in Parnell.
Man dies after car crash on Auckland's Southern Motorway
Emergency services were called to the crash near the Te Irirangi on-ramp in Manukau shortly before 8am.
Why congestion charging might not lower Auckland's air pollution
Congestion charges can lower emissions and travel times by putting cordons around the central city and spending the revenue on public transport, but proposals for Auckland could end up doing neither.
Aotea Square cordoned off after unattended bag found
The suitcase was found to be empty after examination and there's no further cause for concern, police said.
Person critically hurt after being hit by vehicle
A person is in a critical condition after being hit by a vehicle on Lincoln Road in Auckland's Henderson.
