Auckland Region
Fume incident added to long airport queues in early 2024
A briefing shows hundreds of crew and staff had to be re-routed through passenger screening in February and March.
Three police cars damaged after pursuit
Three police cars have been damaged and one person has been arrested in a dramatic end to a pursuit on the Northern Motorway.
Person found critically injured on Auckland street, investigation under way
A man was taken to hospital and his condition has now been upgraded to critical.
Teenager threatened with machete at bus station
A mum says her son is terrified of taking the bus after being threatened by two boys with a machete - in an attempt to steal his shoes.
Light installations to usher in Matariki for Aucklanders
The city centre will see its largest-scale Matariki lighting installations ever this month.
'Absolute nightmare': Apartment tower residents go without power for two days
Residents of a 15-storey Auckland apartment block, which houses about 300 people, say they were plunged into darkness on Friday.
Watch: Large smoke plumes from wrecking car yard fire
Fire and Emergency say the fire has now been contained but are advising people to "stay indoors with their windows shut" because of the smoke.
Delays expected on SH1 north of Bombay after fleeing driver hits another vehicle
Two people in a vehicle fleeing from police have been taken to hospital after crashing into another vehicle.
Smith & Caughey's closure 'a sign of the times'
The Queen Street store was quiet on Friday morning, opening its doors for the first time since news it plans to close for good.
Police 'urgently' seeking help to find missing Auckland woman
The 38-year-old's car was found near a park in West Auckland's Glen Eden, but she has yet to be found.
Suspected bird strike delays flight to Wellington
Passengers had to disembark the flight and the plane was returned to the gate for inspection to confirm it was safe to go.
Nine arrests after $15 million cannabis operation uncovered
One of the sites is believed to be the largest found in the Counties Manukau area, police say.
Auckland Council narrows down short-list for Auckland stadium
It has given both bids six months to self-fund feasibility studies and show why their proposal should be chosen.
Whānau of man who died in freak accident want to raise awareness of risks
Whānau of a young man killed in a freak accident at Auckland's Viaduct Basin want the public to be aware of the risks of sitting on barriers and railings in the area.
'Nearly killed': Couple furious after large tree falls on home after pleas to remove it
An Auckland couple say they are lucky to be alive after a large tree, which they had pleaded to be removed, smashed into their house as a fierce storm battered the city.
Auckland Council to vote on two stadium development proposals
The proposals for a revamped Eden Park and the downtown stadium, known as Quay Park, will be recommended for approval
Smith and Caughey's stores still closed after cyber attack
A cyber attack on the Auckland retailer came the day it announced a plan to close its doors for good. Audio
Thousands leaving Auckland's central suburbs
Residents are leaving the inner city for fringes, according to the latest census data.
'A perfect storm': Smith & Caughey's knew for two years model wasn't working
The department store's chairperson Tony Caughey explains six reasons it's planning to shut down.
NZ Youth America's Cup crew in dramatic capsize
Four months out from the Youth America's Cup the team have had a dramatic day at training.
