Auckland Region
Child struck by vehicle in Henderson in critical condition
Police said the accident took place at Alan Avenue, Henderson at around 3.30pm.
'We've delivered': Why Coldplay success has Eden Park boss wanting more
The UK pop-rock giants played to a 57,000 sell-out audience on Wednesday, and will do it all over again tonight and on Saturday. Audio
Police investigate unexplained death of baby in Auckland
Police are investigating the unexplained death of a baby in Auckland on Thursday night.
Women steal plates off cars outside court after shoplifting appearance
Police say three women facing shoplifting charges left the court room and went on to steal the number plates off a vehicle parked directly outside before going on a shoplifting spree in Pukekohe.
Rhys Darby announces new stand-up show
The Our Flag Means Death actor says he's excited to return to the stage "a bit older, a bit wiser but mostly a bit sillier".
Contactless payments to start for Auckland's buses, trains, ferries
Contactless payments are coming to Auckland's buses, trains and ferries this weekend.
Bus driver has fractured ribs, eye injuries after assault
The president of the Tramways Union says a bus driver suffered fractured ribs and injuries to his eye after an assault in Auckland at the weekend.
Auckland 'a-buzz' with energy ahead of Coldplay concerts
One concert-goer told RNZ the energy in town was electric - and the "city is all hyped up". Audio
Immigration tapes: Adviser can no longer practise, firm probed
Immigration authorities have received four complaints against an immigration adviser and multiple teams are investigating.
Woman charged with murder in hit-and-run case
Teri Rhind, 37, was hit by a vehicle, just before 3am on 18 October. He died three days later.
'Are they listening to us?': Residents fume as AT mulls cutting ferry service
Auckland Transport is commissioning an independent study on transport options for the Whangaparāoa Peninsula. Audio
Swimmer dies at Auckland beach after getting caught in rip
Despite the swimmer getting medical attention at the beach she could not be revived, police said.
Viva la buses: Auckland Transport braces for Coldplay rush
Auckland Transport is confident the city's public transit system is ready for 150,000 Coldplay fans.
Security upgrade causes queues at Auckland Airport
A lengthy queue at Auckland Airport's domestic terminal on Tuesday morning was caused by upgrades to a security machine.
National hīkoi arrives in Whangārei
Thousands have turned out in Whangārei, the first city on the hīkoi.
'I was crying on the phone' - Storm-affected resident
Almost two years on from the Auckland Anniversary floods and Cyclone Gabrielle, residents are still picking up the pieces from ruined homes. Audio
Hospital failed to meet its standards to assess man before his death
A man in his 70s died just two days after being discharged from North Shore Hospital.
Sistema to cut more than 100 factory jobs
E tū union director Georgie Dansey said the timing could not be worse.
2km move means no mail amid NZ Post stoush
Gary Phillips had "no problem" with his mail for years. Now that he's moved house from one side of the motorway to the other, there's nothing. Audio
Auckland's million-dollar Christmas tree causes controversy
The 18m tall tree will cost Auckland Council $800,000 with the rest of the reported $1.3 million coming from private organisations.