Auckland Region
Nine teens arrested after stolen vehicles found in convoy across Auckland
Four vehicles were part of the convoy.
'His demeanour changed': Medic describes retired eye surgeon after wife's death
A medic has told the High Court in Auckland John Polkinghorne was calm after Pauline Hanna's death, but that changed when he made a phone call.
Smith and Caughey's mulls downsize rather than closure
Iconic Auckland retailer Smith and Caughey's is now considering a plan to downsize significantly, rather than closing the doors for good.
Up the Wahs: Home crowd sell-outs create NRL record
Thinking of getting to one of the last Warriors homes this season and haven't got a ticket yet? Bad luck.
Former surgeon staged wife's death 'like something out of a crime novel' - prosecution
Philip John Polkinghorne's wife, Pauline Hanna, was found dead in the Remuera home she shared with her husband.
Two appeals over Auckland's Dome Valley landfill decision begin
Ngāti Whātua and Forest and Bird have both taken separate appeals to the Auckland High Court against the decision to allow the landfill consent to go ahead.
Nine young people arrested after fleeing police in two Auckland incidents
Nine young people were arrested after fleeing police in two separate incidents in Auckland on Sunday.
Two police officers injured, patrol car rammed in pursuit
A group of teenagers are in custody after the police pursuit of a stolen vehicle across Auckland on Sunday night, during which two officers were injured.
Police on the hunt for video of shooting and West Auckland brawl
Two men have been arrested after a person was shot during a large fight in West Auckland, with police saying people filmed the incident happening - and they want footage.
Fog delays and cancels flights in Auckland
One domestic regional flight has been cancelled and 12 have been delayed due to the heavy fog.
Auckland sets aside $22m to strengthen heritage building sites
Four Auckland heritage sites will receive $22 million in funding to strengthen them against earthquakes.
Grand homestead undergoes restoration
McNicol Homestead in Clevedon was once home to one of the original settlers to the district.
Neighbours decry rooster menacing Auckland suburb
Residents on the North Shore have rallied behind a poster searching for a troublesome fowl.
Auckland mum imprisoned for manslaughter of her newborn son
In the weeks before her son's death she warned the father she was "about to show my anger with the kids crying".
Bus passengers verbally abused, hit by woman - police
Police are scouring CCTV footage in an attempt to locate the woman involved, and also want to speak to the victims.
Ponsonby Road retail struggles 'more severe for us than Covid'
The Auckland road is the quietest it has been in decades, with a lack of foot traffic and high rents putting off businesses. Audio
Armed police surround Auckland motel
Two men have been arrested after reports of an assault at a motel in Greenlane on Tuesday.
Landlord who argued business was 'too boutique' fined nearly $15k
The Auckland landlord must pay $14,700 after the Tenancy Tribunal found she failed to lodge tenant's bonds and had them entered into prohibited transactions.
Cones, fences, torn-up footpaths: Business owners 'desperate'
Businesses in Auckland's CBD are questioning whether they can survive, with some saying patronage is down as much as 70 percent due to roadworks and construction. Audio
Auckland mayor wants law change over 'nonsensical' road cone use
Wayne Brown says Auckland's ability to crack down on road cones was limited by legislation.