Auckland Region
South Auckland youth win award for diverting 1.5 tonnes of waste from landfills
The trio won the Rangatahi Leadership award at this year's Tāmaki Makaurau Waste Awards for repurposing food waste from local shops.
One dead after car hits power pole
One person remains in a critical condition and two others are in a moderate condition after a car collided with a power pole.
'We deserve the same': Million-dollar investment reverses years of under-funding
A Pacific community leader is lauding the improvement of parks in South Auckland.
Crashes block key North Island roads, put several in hospital
Five people have been hospitalised after a crash in Auckland, while drivers face up to three-hour detours in Wairarapa/Wellington.
Manukau councillor tired of repeated industrial fires in her area
A Manukau ward councillor says it is disappointing to hear of yet another fire at an industrial site in her ward area.
Large factory fire in Ōtāhuhu now largely extinguished
A smoke warning for nearby residents has now been lifted following the blaze.
Large grass fire in Auckland's Mt Wellington contained
At its peak, six fire trucks and a helicopter were fighting the blaze.
Man arrested after young girl indecently assaulted at park
Police have arrested one person in relation to an assault on a young girl at a park in Manukau last week.
Weekend weather: A sprinkling of sun and showers
Whether you're running the Auckland Marathon or dipping a toe into the Parnell Baths, it's a mixed bag weather-wise.
Polkinghorne to be sentenced on meth charges
The former eye surgeon, who was acquitted of murdering his wife, could face time in prison for drug possession. Audio
Motorcyclist seriously injured in Waterview Tunnel incident
Police responded to reports of a motorcycle riding on the wrong side of the road.
'This is a jack-up': Shock over council's speedway decision
One councillor says it's woeful that the sport is being "evicted" from its acclaimed venue at Western Springs after 95 years. Audio
Weather deaths: Families want lack of warnings, response to events investigated
A decision on what an inquest will cover will follow a second hearing next month in Hastings for deaths linked to Cyclone Gabrielle.
Police rebuked after shooting at fleeing, armed man
Officers led a half-hour pursuit of the man, who pointed a gun at police cars several times during the chase in 2021.
Mouldy, damp, pricey - Auckland tenants speak out
The government has said interest deductibility for landlords would mean lower rents, but tenants say they've had little relief.
Whakaari appeal: Onus on island owners to ensure workplace safe - WorkSafe
Its lawyer has told a court that the owners' conviction would not have a "chilling effect" for other land owners or managers.
Delays on some Auckland train services due to youths on overhead power lines
Auckland Transport says it is working to restore power to some areas of its network, after an earlier outage caused by trespassers.
'Significant fire risk' at properties adapted for cannabis operation, police say
Officers have found more than 3000 cannabis plants in a series of raids on organised crime targets in Auckland.
Auckland's Melanesian Festival fosters pride
The celebration of Melanesian culture kicks off on 2 November in Henderson, west Auckland.
'Everyone is pretty disgusted at this': Carving smashed at train station
Police are investigating the destruction of a carving gifted by mana whenua and displayed at Pukekohe Train Station.
