Auckland Region
Five-vehicle crash, one towing a boat, blocks key Auckland motorway
A multi-vehicle crash, including one towing a boat, is causing traffic delays on an Auckland motorway.
Man dies after samurai sword incident in Auckland
Police have confirmed the man tasered after threatening them with a samurai sword has died.
Landlord evicts tenant after finding weapons, tribunal awards $12,000
The landlord did not talk to the tenants about the items that were found and photographed during a flat inspection.
'Sense of achievement': Thousands complete Auckland's 'Round the Bays' fun run
RNZ asked people how they felt after the run, before they went to celebrate.
What the 'true test' of Ramadan is really about
As the Islamic calendar moves back into New Zealand's summer time, Kiwi Muslims will be observing longer fasting days for the next seven years or so.
'This the the house that funk built' - Groove Armada at the Gardens Festival
Review: The DJ set could have almost been named: How to bring back the flavours of the noughties with a modern twist.
New Auckland training facility hoped to boost police recruit numbers
Recruits in the Auckland wing would be able to stay at their own home during training, rather than spending months in Porirua.
One person dead following Ardmore crash
One person has died after a vehicle crashed on a rural Auckland road on Saturday night.
One dead in South Auckland crash
Police are investigating after one person died and another was seriously injured in Māngere.
Person critically injured after head-on crash with fleeing motorist
The driver of a stolen car fled at high speed and on the wrong side of the road before crashing into another vehicle.
Man charged following Takanini incident
Three people are in hospital with serious injuries consistent with stab wounds.
Making a splash: Manu World Champs on in Auckland
One hundred finalists are gathered in Tāmaki Makaurau hoping to be crowned the world champion. Audio
Golf club at risk under Auckland Council proposal
The proposal would see 20 hectares of Takapuna Golf Club, which sees more than 500 visitors per day, converted into a wetland.
Police investigate unexplained death in Auckland's Morningside
The woman's body was discovered after police were called to the Don Croot Street property around 9.15pm on Friday.
Three people injured in Takanini incident
Police said emergency services were called to Kutukutu Street at 7.50pm, after what appeared to be an altercation involving neighbours.
Students learning new skills at the Māngere enviro-hub
The Māngere enviro-hub is a Kainga Ora-owned site which has been repurposed from housing to an area with a community garden, composting and tree planting in the heart of South Auckland. Audio
Person injured after buses collide in roundabout crash
One person sustained moderate to minor injuries, while another was taken to hospital, police said.
New-look St James won't just be a theatre, owner says
The owner of Auckland's St James hopes to have the historic theatre opened for its 100th birthday. Audio
'Out of control': Residents fed up with 'race track' roads
Residents in south Auckland are sick of the speeding on their roads, and say Auckland Transport needs to take action or more people will die.
Arrests made after police car rammed by stolen vehicle
The offenders were tracked down after leading officers on a high speed chase across Auckland.
