Auckland Region
Fatal crash in Papakura
One person is dead following a single-vehicle crash in Papakura, Auckland.
The street that only puts out 5 food scraps bins a week
The council needs to do more community engagement to increase uptake, a local board chair says.
Person seriously injured in Auckland crash
A major highway was down to one lane after the crash, with drivers being warned of delays.
'Mindless vandalism': Window smashing spree hits series of schools
"It's also such a hard way to end the term, really disheartening for our kids to come into school," one principal says. Audio
Takeaway shop fire causes traffic delays
A takeaway shop fire in West Auckland caused significant traffic delays in the area, but nobody was injured.
Auckland college evacuated after chemical spill
The principal of St. Cuthbert's College in Epsom said jars containing chemicals were broken and leaked into a room in the art department.
Cancellations, queues as passenger jumps airport security screening
All passengers had to be rescreened following the security breach.
UK teens to be reported following convictions for texting scam
One of the men will fly home later this week while the other must complete a two year jail sentence first.
Black Friday traffic jams expected at Auckland malls
In 2023, shoppers were stuck in hours-long queues at one mall - so will it be as bad this year? Audio
Person attacked with machete in mall car park fight
The victim was taken to hospital with serious injuries after the fight broke out at St Lukes Mall in Auckland.
Alleged supermarket shoplifter arrested after altercation with guards
A shoplifter cut an Auckland supermarket security guard with a broken bottle this afternoon, police say.
School ditches traditional bell for AC/DC and Muppets
A school that has switched their school bells to a playlist of music the children love - including AC/DC - has received wide community support, but hit a sour note with some neighbours. Audio
'Inhumane': Flood victims ineligible for council buy-out, but neighbours are
Since the rest of the street had been labelled category three, the Deacons' small community has essentially become a ghost town. Audio
Inside the Otara markets: Stallholders feeling optimistic after tough year
It's been a tough year for many businesses, but many stallholders at a popular Auckland market are feeling optimistic that trade will pick up in the holiday season. Audio
Elevated arsenic levels in Auckland, Waikato water supplies
But it is safe to drink water from taps.
Former Auckland port chief executive found guilty
Maritime NZ hopes the finding in relation to the death of Pala'amo Kalati will help to prevent future tragedies.
Have you seen Rebecca?
Police are appealing for any sightings of Rebecca, 46, reported missing in Panmure, Auckland.
Inside the huge prison set to become the largest in NZ
An 810 bed expansion is set to open in five years' time, bolstering the prison's capacity to more than 1800.
University of Auckland opens Autism Research Clinic
The clinic will offer genetic diagnosis for autism.
Sorting donations from rubbish: What goes on behind the scenes
An Auckland charity is forking out thousands of dollars a year to dispose off rubbish dumped in front of its op shops. Audio
