Auckland Region
Security company worker pilfers $466k in years-long swindle
Randwick Park resident Kahu Junior Stephens, 47, appeared for sentencing in Auckland District Court this week after almost a year of delays.
‘Massive lack of funding’: Auckland Council stuck on how to keep buses running
Auckland Council is "disappointed" with the short timeframe for responding to government's draft transport policy statement.
Port of Auckland workers protest mayor's long-term lease proposal
Workers gathered on the streets outside Auckland Town Hall to oppose the ports being leased out by the council.
Property at centre of North Shore walkway stoush now up for sale
A long-running dispute has come to a head after a request for council funding was rebuffed.
'We are treating this as a hate crime' - Police on rainbow crossing damage in Auckland
Officers have also raided a property linked to the owners of a vehicle seen at the scene at the time the crossing was painted over.
'Muppetry' - Rainbow crossing painted over on K Road
Watch: Aucklanders says defacing the rainbow is "incredibly cowardly" and "petty". Audio
TVNZ staff rally against proposed cuts: 'Implications are very concerning'
Sunday, Fair Go, Midday and Tonight are facing cuts along with up to 68 jobs, TVNZ announced earlier this month.
Rally under way over TVNZ's job cut plans
E tū union is holding the rally for journalists and supporters, who have been asked to wear the colour orange.
Easter weather: Chilly Good Friday on the cards
The cold snap has brought the first snow of the year to Otago's Cardrona ski field. Audio
Auckland's Wynyard crossing bridge closure causing strife for businesses
The bridge is stuck in the up position, after closing to the public in January due to several faults and it's unclear when it will reopen.
Motorcyclist seriously injured after crash in Auckland
A motorcyclist has been seriously injured after a collision with a car in Pakuranga this evening.
Government rejects Auckland mayor's demands for more money
The prime minister has dismissed Wayne Brown's plea to the government to pay rates on its properties in the region and give GST back. Audio
Ministry of Education starts urgent cleanup at Panmure school
It comes after images of mould, mushrooms, and leaky buildings at Sommerville School hit headlines earlier this month.
'He just took the money': Chicking Takanini robbed at knifepoint
The owner of a South Auckland fried chicken shop robbed on Tuesday night says it was "shocking" and "frightening" for him and his staff.
Entire Auckland suburbs could be left without public transport services - council
The council says without sufficient funding, there will be more expensive fares, a 30 percent drop in services, and increased congestion at peak times.
Heading Off: The Taniwha biking trail
Many people are back on the bike in eastern Auckland with the launch of the Taniwha Cycleway. It's the latest in a series of cycleways linking the suburbs of Tamaki Makaurau-Auckland. Audio
Glenavon School students safe after lockdown
It it the third Auckland school to go into lockdown this month.
Niue students impress crowd at world's largest cultural festival
Niue students impress crowd at world's largest cultural festival. Audio
Reptile enthusiast likely behind theft of iguana and leopard tortoise
Staff at a reptile park believe a lawbreaking reptile enthusiast may be behind the theft of a rare green iguana and leopard tortoise. Audio
Leaky building lawsuit: Council breached duty of care, court finds
Owners of units at a leaky Auckland apartment building have spent a decade getting their compensation lawsuit to court.
