Auckland Region
Plea to St John to keep region's ambulance
A petition of more than 1100 signatures will be presented to Parliament urging St John not to replace its Rāwene-based ambulance with a smaller first response vehicle.
Investigation into unexplained death in South Auckland continues
Police are continuing to investigate the unexplained death of a woman in South Auckland on Thursday afternoon.
A matcha made in TikTok heaven goes down well
A trending drink, strawberry matcha, has given cafes a much needed pick-me-up.
Person found dead at Auckland home
Police have cordoned off the house and are speaking to neighbours after the discovery.
Gambler's 9 hours playing pokies without staff interaction
There were also 23 occasions in total when the gambler played uninterrupted for several hours. Audio
Asian stories expressed at 13th World Choir Games
With the 13th World Choir Games in Auckland heading towards the final notes, audiences have been impressed by the diverse mix of Asian stories that have been expressed through song. It's the first… Audio
Men force way into home, point gun at residents in Auckland burglary
Residents in a nearby West Auckland suburb this afternoon reported armed police surrounding a house.
Man who issued almost 200 fake WoFs sentenced
A vehicle inspector who issued 183 fake warrants of fitness certificates has been sentenced in an Auckland court.
Asian ensembles strike a chord at World Choir Games
Visiting Asian teams make up almost half the participants at the biennial competition.
26-year-old charged after man found dead in car outside vape store
The man has been charged but police say they're still hunting for Texas Jack Doctor's killer.
Man pleads not guilty to murdering woman on North Shore
A man accused of murdering a woman on Auckland's North Shore has pleaded not guilty.
Retailers see impact of more officers on patrol in Auckland CBD
They say they already feel safer and are seeing a drop in inner-city crime and bad behaviour.
Woman reported missing in Auckland found safe
The 63-year-old Auckland woman has been found safe and well, police say.
Live: 'Extreme fog' halts flights, delays ferries in Auckland
Flights and ferries have been disrupted as heavy fog blankets Auckland, with drivers warned to take care.
Car crashes into building causing fire and evacuations
Fire and Emergency says the car caught fire after the crash in Auckland, before the blaze spread to the building.
Police say Auckland premises not fit for purposes
Police say their Auckland premises are not fit to promote community safety - but it does not have the funding for a new central city police hub.
Fertile land needs protection under housing plan
An Auckland councillor says the government's plan to boost housing is just more "Wellington officials determining what is right for our area".
Busy Auckland mall locked down for an hour
A shopper at Auckland's Manukau Mall says she spent an hour locked inside a library, after reports of a person holding something that looked like a gun.
Family of man found dead outside vape store 'in shock'
Police found the man dead a car after reports of gunfire outside near business.
More police hit the beat in Auckland CBD
The number of police officers dedicated to central-city foot patrols has topped 51.
