Auckland Region

Break-ins at two Ōtara schools and a local preschool have led to calls for more security patrols and community vigilance.

Attendees say it's been "eye-opening" to connect with fellow number-crunchers: "You need to meet with collaborators."

The bridge, a "critical" connection to many businesses, was stuck in the upright position for much of 2024.

It was developed as an alternative to the Council's previous draft LTP which would have required a 25.8 percent increase to water rates.

It is believed Elizabeth, 16, was somewhere in downtown Auckland, possibly in the Karangahape Road area.

There has been at least 20 baggage system failures at Auckland Airport within the last month, Board of Airline Representatives said. Audio

The fire reached up to 30 metres inside the venue.

Lawyers are fearful of being attacked at court and want urgent improvements to courthouse designs to keep them safe. Audio

A vibrant new market is transforming South Auckland, offering local Māori and Pacific entrepreneurs a fee-free platform to showcase their products, with space, gear, and power provided.

Emergency services were called to the crash in Massey just before 7pm.

Police are seeking information about a break-in at an Ōtara preschool where windows and property were smashed and items stolen. Audio

The beleaguered bridge connecting Wynyard Quarter to the Viaduct, which saves people a 20-minute walk, has been undergoing major repairs since March.

Flight NZ902 was bound for Tahiti when it was struck.

The region's dam levels are slightly below average for this time of year, sitting at 85.2 percent after a winter where catchments recorded three-quarters of the normal rainfall.

Auckland liquor stores and other retailers are preparing to face some frustrated customers, with new rules meaning alcohol sales will end early tonight.

Firefighters had to rescue the man who became trapped under a vacant house, police say.

The water is no longer coming from Waikato River, after a storm-damaged treatment plant was fixed.

The tiny, fluffy arrivals are being cared for by both their biological and foster parents, who stepped in "to give them the best start in life". Audio

The electric vessel, which can carry 10 passengers at a time, "opens up an entirely new way of travelling".

Another bill may be coming, with the council still facing further claims.