Auckland Region
'Acrid smoke' and explosions before fire, resident says
Thick black smoke "filled the air" and "endless sirens" could be heard, witness says. Audio
Auckland bus driver injured after crashing into parked car, power pole
A photo shows the power pole has been snapped in two in the crash.
'Deeply concerned': Temu launches investigation after charger sparks house fire
A cheap phone charger has proven costly after it sparked a fire on Auckland's North Shore that significantly damaged a family home.
Chef Peter Gordon 'still grieving' from closure of Homeland
"When a community is in trouble, financially or whatever, what sustains people, all of us, and people through sadness and all sorts, is the being together and cooking," chef Peter Gordon says. Audio
Suspected treasure hunters rip out, slash native trees
Locals are "distraught" at the vandalism, saying most of the damaged trees "won't survive".
Waikato River water sent to Australia for testing over arsenic levels
While the water is safe to drink, there is something "odd" about the fact that treatment plants are not able to remove the arsenic, scientist says.
City Rail Link: French executives to fly to NZ as officials raise concerns over costs
French executives will be flying to New Zealand to discuss the timing and budget of the Auckland City Rail project after concerns from officials about its deadline.
Locals excited as concerts at Eden Park to double
The stadium can now host up to 12 concerts a year, and nearby bars and restaurants are set to benefit. Audio
Fatal crash in Papakura
One person is dead following a single-vehicle crash in Papakura, Auckland.
The street that only puts out 5 food scraps bins a week
The council needs to do more community engagement to increase uptake, a local board chair says.
Person seriously injured in Auckland crash
A major highway was down to one lane after the crash, with drivers being warned of delays.
'Mindless vandalism': Window smashing spree hits series of schools
"It's also such a hard way to end the term, really disheartening for our kids to come into school," one principal says. Audio
Takeaway shop fire causes traffic delays
A takeaway shop fire in West Auckland caused significant traffic delays in the area, but nobody was injured.
Auckland college evacuated after chemical spill
The principal of St. Cuthbert's College in Epsom said jars containing chemicals were broken and leaked into a room in the art department.
Cancellations, queues as passenger jumps airport security screening
All passengers had to be rescreened following the security breach.
UK teens to be reported following convictions for texting scam
One of the men will fly home later this week while the other must complete a two year jail sentence first.
Black Friday traffic jams expected at Auckland malls
In 2023, shoppers were stuck in hours-long queues at one mall - so will it be as bad this year? Audio
Person attacked with machete in mall car park fight
The victim was taken to hospital with serious injuries after the fight broke out at St Lukes Mall in Auckland.
Alleged supermarket shoplifter arrested after altercation with guards
A shoplifter cut an Auckland supermarket security guard with a broken bottle this afternoon, police say.
School ditches traditional bell for AC/DC and Muppets
A school that has switched their school bells to a playlist of music the children love - including AC/DC - has received wide community support, but hit a sour note with some neighbours. Audio
