Auckland Region
One dead, two critically hurt after vehicle flees police
Inspector Peter Raynes of Tāmaki Makaurau Police said a police vehicle had spotted a car travelling at excess speed along Great South Road in Penrose, and signalled for it to stop.
Two injured after crash blocks Auckland motorway
Auckland's Northern Motorway is partially blocked heading southbound following a multiple vehicle crash.
'I'm ready for it' - Warriors half Luke Metcalf mutes critics with starring role
The confident Aussie has heard the doubters and answered them in style.
Driver dead after crashing into building
A driver whose vehicle hit a building in Howick on Friday has died.
Firm posts message: 'Not us', after second Auckland funeral director arrested
The directors at Tipene Funerals say the latest arrest of an Auckland funeral director as part of Operation Lola is "not us".
'Loud forever': Shihad bid goodbye to Auckland with powerful, emotional set
Shihad's final Auckland concert felt like a final gig we'll all be retelling stories from in 20 years, writes Amberliegh Jack.
Funeral home probe: Second director arrested
Police have arrested another funeral director in relation to an investigation relating to inappropriate handling of burials at an Auckland cemetery.
New leash on life: Auckland Council opens dog adoption centre
In an effort to get thousands of roaming dogs off the streets and into forever homes Auckland Council is opening the country's first council-operated dog adoption centre in Pukekohe. Audio
'Completely unacceptable' - Teen charged after fleeing police
Police in Auckland have arrested two people after tracking a fleeing vehicle across the city early on Friday morning.
Call for international help on second Auckland harbour crossing
"We need your thoughts, and the lessons you have learnt being involved in similar projects," Chris Bishop has told a summit.
Three further arrests over Auckland Pride Festival protest
Police have been investigating complaints about protesters actions on 15 February at the Te Atatū Community Centre.
Leaking pipes, lack of floor water proofing to blame for power outage at clinic
Health NZ determined the leak managed to saturate electrical distribution boards, causing power outages to several floors.
Police raid results in firearms, ammunition seizure
A man was charged with unlawful possession of guns, ammunition and drug paraphernalia.
Jailed money launderer has nearly $200,000 in cars and cash seized
A man who admitted 78 money-laundering charges after a major drug ring was busted has now had nearly $200,000 in cars, cash and bank deposits confiscated.
Two arrested, one charged over emailed school threat
Waiuku College was one of two schools named in an email threat sent overnight on Wednesday to a number of organisations, including RNZ.
Destiny Church protesters fined for walking on Auckland motorway
Police have fined 20 people for walking on Auckland's motorway during a protest led by Destiny Church leader Brian Tamaki last November.
Waikato farmers urged to watch for parasitic noodle-like weed
The yellow invasive plant grows in the shape of a messy circle and entwines itself around other plants.
Police use dispersal notice to crack down on Head Hunters gang
The notice came after police responded to a gun being pulled at an address on Auckland's North Shore.
Man charged after alleged indecent assault of high schooler on bus
Police say the student was indecently assaulted on an Auckland bus.
Police launch homicide investigation after death of man in Pukekohe last year
Police have launched a homicide investigation following the death of a man in Pukekohe late last year.