Auckland Region
Recent Auckland robberies could be linked, police say
The incidents have led police to increase their presence at shopping malls across the city - with more than 100 visits completed.
Port of Auckland crane safety rule, guidance substandard - expert witness
The claims have come at a trial where the port's former boss Tony Gibson is facing charges related to the death of a worker.
Jewellery store hit in second ram-raid in nine days
Partridge Jewellers in central Auckland has been targeted again.
Police say crime has reduced in central Auckland
Police in Auckland say they're focused on ensuring people feel safe coming into the city, as they address crime and homelessness in the central city.
Joy and friendships forged at Halberg Games
Hundreds of young athletes from around New Zealand gathered at King's College in south Auckland on Friday for the annual Halberg Games. Audio
Joint funeral for Auckland couple believed to have been killed by ram
An Auckland couple believed to have been killed by a ram on their farm last week will be farewelled in a joint funeral.
The Auckland record store pressing vinyl made out of cooking oil
It's Record Store Day, and one Auckland shop is taking the new-found interest in vinyl one step further.
Worker stuck in 6m deep hole rescued
The worker was winched out by crane after becoming trapped under a steel pole at Auckland Council's Central Interceptor site.
Injuries from ram attack like being hit by a car - animal expert
After two people died this week in an apparent ram attack, New Zealand animal behaviour researcher says male farm animals can be dangerous - especially now, during breeding season.
One dead in Auckland crash
A person has died following a two-vehicle crash in the Auckland suburb of Grey Lynn.
'Weird, crazy': Family reveals new details about fatal ram attack
The family of Helge and Gaye Hansen have been left reeling after the elderly couple were apparently killed in their paddock by a rogue ram.
Muriwai homes demolished, relocated as storm recovery wraps up
"When you're confronted with your house of, say, 30 years being deconstructed ... you're back there living it all over again."
City Gardens Apartments no longer dangerous fire risk, council says
Residents won't need to evacuate a fire hazard prone building if certification data comes back saying it is no longer dangerous.
Are rugby stadiums really worth it?
Opinion - Large stadiums are sold as an economic boon, but the reality is they tend to require significant investment, Robert Hamlin writes.
'We're really happy with the end product' - Team NZ excited to show off new boat
The team took it as a good omen that the skies opened just as they revealed their AC75 Taihoro to the world.
Call for university hall residents to stop paying rent in protest
Students for Fair Rent will today launch a campaign against the increases in fees paid by University of Auckland students living in the halls. Audio
Residents of Auckland apartment building 'won't have to move out'
The body corporate of the 16-storey City Gardens Apartments is confident the notice to vacate will be removed today.
'They don't deserve this': Couple believe to be killed by ram named
"They're good people says the nephew of a pair, aged in their 80s, found dead in a paddock.
Great Barrier Island goes without resident dentist for 8 years
The last resident dentist retired in 2016, and some residents are resorting to DIY solutions for pain relief.
Staff shortages partly to blame for roof stand-off at youth justice facility
An internal debrief of the July 2023 incident shows communication and coordination between staff and emergency services was lacking. Audio