Auckland Region
Gang member and another person arrested after fleeing driver incident in Auckland
A gang member, and another person facing multiple arrest warrants, have been taken into custody after a fleeing driver incident.
Explained: Auckland’s unfinished luxury skyscraper
Why construction has stalled on NZ's tallest residential building? Audio
Manawa Bay traffic causing delays and frustrating airlines
An aviation industry group said traffic congestion around a new outlet mall, a stones throw from Auckland airport is frustrating airlines and causing some delays. Manawa Bay, which is owned by… Audio
Dozens of bins removed from Auckland streets dumped
Auckland Council said dozens of bins removed from Auckland streets and dumped in a council work site will remain there in case they're needed for parts. The council this year said it would remove 30… Audio
High Court rolls chair of Watercare just 3 months into job
Auckland Council goes back to drawing board on rule change appointing Maurice Williamson's 'connection' to oversee $10b water company.
Man charged over series of car fires near Auckland Domain
Police have been investigating at least four suspicious fires near the Auckland Domain.
Mānawa Bay: Inside Auckland's new, premium outlets
Around midday on Monday, the mall's 1400 car parks appeared to be nearly fully occupied, long queues remained outside a boutique chocolate store, and the food court was bustling with people. Audio
Mental health experts raise concerns about coverage of Polkinghorne trial
The trial filled the public gallery and press benches for the entire eight weeks, justifying live blogs by seasoned court reporters, multiple podcasts and a NZ On Air grant for a documentary.
Who was Pauline Hanna?
To the outside world, Pauline Hanna had it all. Throughout the trial of her husband for her murder, the country heard a different story.
The eye surgeon accused of murdering his wife: How it all unfolded
Methamphetamine use, escorts, infidelity and an alleged murder inside one of the country's most exclusive suburbs.
Police dog allegedly choked unconscious during 'dangerous' chase
A man is facing multiple charges after leading police a chase when he got his car stuck on train tracks.
Most of jury says not enough proof Pauline Hanna died by suicide, judge told
But in a request for advice, the jurors also revealed some of them don't believe Philip Polkinghorne killed his wife.
Baby not allowed to fly after travel agent puts own name on ticket
An Auckland father is "angry" after his baby couldn't take an international flight because a travel agency employee put her name on the child's ticket.
Jury to resume deliberation in Polkinghorne murder trial
After hours of deliberation on Thursday, the jury was sent home without reaching a verdict.
Young child killed in fatal Māngere house fire
A police spokesperson said a scene examination was taking place at the house on Sunday.
Two Manurewa blazes treated as suspicious
Two separate fires in Manurewa in Auckland overnight are being treated as suspicious.
Where are the new Auckland Transport officers?
A bus driver told RNZ he has not seen a transport officer on any of the routes outside of central Auckland.
'Felt the truck slam into us': Samoan worker recalls fatal SH1 crash
Va'amailalo Sasi Neru is one of six nen who were in a van when a truck suddenly swerved and crashed into them on an Auckland highway last month.
Spate of suspicious car fires 'could put people's lives at risk'
Targeted vehicles have received "varying degrees" of damage and police want the public's help.
Behind NZ's version of the 'viral Dubai chocolate bar'
Nikita Joel only started selling her pistachio chocolate bars three weeks ago. Now, people queue in their hundreds and thousands sell online.
