Auckland Region
South Aucklanders urged to speak up on city’s transport plan
The plan will shape Auckland's transport network in the next 10 years and public consultation ends today.
Auckland man arrested after series of Facebook scams
A Glen Innes man has been arrested and charged with 27 counts of fraud, all of which relate to Facebook Marketplace.
Three hit with car in Auckland 'mass disorder' incident
A 24-year-old man was arrested after the incident in Ponsonby on Saturday night.
Weather: Thunderstorm and heavy rain watches for North Island
Residents in the Wellington and Wairarapa regions are being warned to stay inside and away from windows due to heavy thunderstorms, MetService says.
Cop counting: A day spent tracking police presence in Auckland's CBD
First Person - Downtown is often a pressure point for crime, with some residents and businesses saying they do not feel safe walking the streets. Luka Forman went to see for himself.
Serious crash between car and motorbike in Glendene
One lane of Great North Road in west Auckland is blocked, and drivers are being asked to avoid the area.
Pistols found in fatal Ponsonby shooting investigation
Police investigating a shooting on Auckland's Ponsonby Road last month have found two pistols in Taupō.
Buses to cover every Auckland rail line in case of train failure
As rail workers' industrial action continues, buses will be running along all of Auckland's train routes on Sunday to cover any reliability problems.
Man found dead at Bucklands Beach, Auckland
Emergency services were called to Musick Point at 5.35pm on Saturday
Family 'not coping' as Auckland woman goes missing
The family of 26-year-old Monica Reid "just want to see her again", her sister says.
In pictures: Auckland marks start of Matariki Festival
Hundreds of people were at the pre-dawn ceremony for the official launch of Matariki Festival at Pukekohe Hill this morning.
Earliest known oil painting of a haka on display in Auckland
The earliest known oil painting of a haka will be exhibited at Auckland Art Gallery this weekend.
Lobby group fears Auckland CBD will lose 2000 car parks
Auckland Council's decision to sell a downtown car parking building will kill retail businesses and hollow out the CBD, a lobby group says. Audio
City Mission residents: To blame - or scapegoats?
K'Road locals say they feel unsafe and intimidated amid aggression and anti-social behaviour. They also want more support for those in a housing facility.
Fans heading to Blues vs Brumbies semi-final on public transport urged to plan ahead
Trains will run to and from Eden Park for the game, but industrial action is continuing to have an impact on rail services, says AT.
'I hope I can do a few more': Octogenarian's 15 years of guide dogs
When Liz Wright retired from nursing 15 years ago, she and her husband decided to put all their love into raising guide dog puppies. Audio
Call for sleuths to solve photo box mystery
Photos dating back to the early 1900s were found in a box dropped off for recycling. Now, the hunt is on for the owners. Audio
Tempers flare as former Destiny Church member appears in court
The 29-year-old man appeared in Manukau District Court facing indecent assault charges.
Top of North Island on alert with heavy rain watches in place
The heaviest rain from a complex trough is likely to affect the north of the North Island, and the north and west of the South Island.
Missing man in altercation day he was last seen - police
Police have spoken to a person of interest and say the missing man may have been injured during the dispute.