Auckland Region
Move to resolve helipad saga stalls
A motion to change Auckland's Unitary Plan has failed after councillors couldn't agree on the most successful way to get helicopters blocked from residential areas. Audio
Auckland cafe sees further drop-off in customers after street closure
An Auckland city cafe owner is worried for his business after the road it sits on was effectively turned into a cul-de-sac.
Council supports motion to restrict residential helipads
Last month rich-listers Anna Mowbray and Ali Williams's request for a private helipad was approved. Audio
Pipe bombs found by body near motorway not a criminal matter - police
The death of the man who was found in Highbrook on Tuesday will be referred to the Coroner.
'Don't stop searching': Mum of man missing makes plea for help
Twenty-year-old Tyler Porter was last seen in the Arkles Bay area on July 16.
Morris and James set to close after half a century of pottery sales
An iconic Matakana ceramics business has made the decision to close its doors after 47 years. Audio
Auckland is NZ's 'primate city', but its potential remains caged in
Analysis: When a "primate city" is mismanaged, it reveals our fundamental misunderstanding of how modern economies work.
Police still searching for youths who fled remand home
Oranga Tamariki were informed that the trio left a community based remand home on 8 July.
Potentially deadly pipe bombs found by body near motorway
The discovery of the explosives near a dead man closed Auckland's Southern Motorway.
Du Val founders continue to have assets frozen, passports held by court
Du Val is in statutory management, owing more than $300 million, and its main owners, Charlotte and Kenyon Clarke, are in receivership.
Auckland Council denies allegations of negligence over beach
However, the council says it will re-evaluate whether it should have done more to monitor past sand mining.
Witness absent from Polkinghorne trial wants to give evidence at inquest
Escort Madison Ashton was meant to be a witness for the Crown during a murder trial, but did not show up.
Police hope new shoplifting team brings relief for retailers
The team is looking at retail offending in the areas around Mount Roskill, Mount Albert, Avondale, Point Chevalier and Ponsonby. Audio
YMCA staff worry about 'devastating' job loss if restructure happens
YMCA North staff who work in the Auckland accommodation team say they worry about their mental health deteriorating and safety being compromised, if a proposed restructure goes ahead.
'Some dogs just aren't cut out for that type of work': Beagles need new homes
A pair of Auckland sniffer dogs who could not pass their training have had dozens of offers for new homes.
Thousands in counterfeit cash found after dodgy Facebook Marketplace deals
A 26-year-old man has been arrested and faces six charges of obtains by deception.
Auckland mayor's chief of staff on leave after his company goes bust
One of Auckland Council's top executives is on leave while the council investigates the insolvency of his property development company.
Missing clothes? Leonardo da Pinchi might have them
A neighbourhood is being warned about literal cat burglar as designer garments vanish. Audio
IKEA cagey about opening date for first NZ store this year
The Swedish furniture giant has already employed 85 of the 500 staff it needs in Auckland.
Auckland street racer clampdown: Dozens fined, cars impounded
Police issued dozens of fines, impounded vehicles, and breath-tested thousands of drivers during a large "antisocial road user event" in Auckland on Saturday night.
