Auckland Region
Drivers fume, asked to 'be patient', as new lights at busy intersection cause queues
A week in, motorists are still trying to get used to the new road layout, some taking to social media about the backed up traffic caused by the lights.
Police seek witnesses to series of Port Waikato and Tuakau scrub fires
Counties Manukau police are calling for witnesses to seven suspicious scrub fires in Port Waikato and Tuakau over the past two months.
Precinct Properties sells new Auckland hotel for $180m
The hotel at One Queen St, was part of the large Commercial Bay development.
Traffic congestion could cost Auckland $2.6 billion a year, report says
Auckland mayor Wayne Brown commissioned the report in support of his case for a time of use - or congestion - charge.
Taser death: Man threatened officers with metal pole, not samurai sword
The death has been referred to the Independent Police Conduct Authority and WorkSafe. Audio
Unexplained death in Morningside not suspicious
Police were called to a property on Don Croot Street after a woman was found unresponsive at about 9.15pm on Friday night.
Two remain in hospital following Auckland altercation
The incident, on Kutukutu Street at about 7.50pm, left three people in hospital with injuries the police said were 'consistent with stab wounds'.
Prisoner dies in cell, another injured in stabbing
One man was found dead in his cell, while another was stabbed during a fight. Audio
Why does traffic spike during 'March madness'?
And what you can do as Auckland drivers and businesses prepare for a month of congestion. Audio
Five-vehicle crash, one towing a boat, blocks key Auckland motorway
A multi-vehicle crash, including one towing a boat, is causing traffic delays on an Auckland motorway.
Man dies after samurai sword incident in Auckland
Police have confirmed the man tasered after threatening them with a samurai sword has died.
Landlord evicts tenant after finding weapons, tribunal awards $12,000
The landlord did not talk to the tenants about the items that were found and photographed during a flat inspection.
'Sense of achievement': Thousands complete Auckland's 'Round the Bays' fun run
RNZ asked people how they felt after the run, before they went to celebrate.
What the 'true test' of Ramadan is really about
As the Islamic calendar moves back into New Zealand's summer time, Kiwi Muslims will be observing longer fasting days for the next seven years or so.
'This the the house that funk built' - Groove Armada at the Gardens Festival
Review: The DJ set could have almost been named: How to bring back the flavours of the noughties with a modern twist.
New Auckland training facility hoped to boost police recruit numbers
Recruits in the Auckland wing would be able to stay at their own home during training, rather than spending months in Porirua.
One person dead following Ardmore crash
One person has died after a vehicle crashed on a rural Auckland road on Saturday night.
One dead in South Auckland crash
Police are investigating after one person died and another was seriously injured in Māngere.
Person critically injured after head-on crash with fleeing motorist
The driver of a stolen car fled at high speed and on the wrong side of the road before crashing into another vehicle.
Man charged following Takanini incident
Three people are in hospital with serious injuries consistent with stab wounds.
