Auckland Region
Splore festival to take 2025 off after posting loss
"We didn't sell as many tickets as we would've liked," producer Fryderyk Kublikowski says.
Auckland dentist continued practising despite suspension, clients claim
Authorities are continuing to investigate Dr Jacob Goldenberg of Total Health Dentistry after receiving dozens of complaints against him.
Aucklanders face possible 25% increase in water rates
Auckland's water provider chair says she knows struggling residents won't welcome the prospect.
Man arrested after K Road rainbow crossing vandalism
The pedestrian crossing on the central Auckland city street was covered in white paint.
Two critical after incident on Auckland street
Police say two people were found in a vehicle in Westmere and have been taken to hospital.
Caravan resident left with one set of clothes after fire next door
A man who lived in a caravan on the property of an Auckland backpackers which caught fire is being turned away from retrieving any belongings.
Pair arrested for alleged theft of $20,000 worth of Lego
The alleged thieves stole Lego from multiple stores, and set fire alarms off to create a distraction, police say.
Sinkhole opens up on busy Auckland road as water main bursts
Police were told there was a sinkhole on a road in Onehunga.
Ōtara is for Ōtara': Local board opposes boundary change
A move into Papatoetoe would cut through South Auckland communities, the board chair believes.
Clandestine lab found during search for 'dangerous' suspect in violent kidnapping
Ralph Park was not found at the rural property.
Who do Aucklanders fancy as their next mayor?
Simon Bridges has topped a poll of possible mayoral candidates at next year's local body elections.
Teens 'incredibly lucky' after rescue from rocks in dark
The teens became stranded in the dark on rocks from the shore of Narrow Neck Beach.
Auckland: The air's fresh but infrastructure, graduate exodus among failings
Alongside happiness and air quality, a new report also investigated how friendly Auckland was towards start-ups and entrepreneurs. Audio
Around the motu: Simon Wilson in Auckland
Simon looks at a new report ranking Auckland against 9 comparable cities, and explains why the supercity's transport network is close to collapse. Audio
Laura Fergusson Trust vows to rebuild spinal rehab centre
The Trust's new board says there is a "desperate need" for the Auckland centre, which caters to people with spinal cord and brain injuries.
Unused surgical centre could be treating 15,000 patients a year
It is madness to have eight operating theatres sitting empty in the face of huge surgical wait lists, doctor says.
Local board shake-up 'detrimental' to South Auckland communities
Two local representatives are pushing back against Auckland Council's proposal to combine boards to cut costs.
Man accused of stealing $2000 worth of groceries in Auckland
The man faces multiple charges in relation to nine incidents of shoplifting, mostly canned corned beef.
Questions about lodge destroyed by fire remain
The investigation into the fire at Parnell's City Garden Lodge is still underway, and whether it is being treated as suspicious remains unknown.
Residents in fear as roaming dogs kill up to 30 cats in one suburb
Some are scared to go outside, while others are not walking their own dogs over concerns.