Auckland Region
Auckland's rail operators promise city's trains will run more smoothly
Auckland's rail operators are promising the city's trains will run more smoothly, with a new control centre providing hope there will be no repeat of January's commuter train chaos.
Investigation launched following allegations of migrant exploitation at bowling alley
Migrant workers employed under the Accredited Employer Work Visa scheme alleged they were made to sign "under the table" agreements.
What the long-term plan means for Aucklanders: Part 2
Animal control improvements, higher parking fees and cutting "stupidly expensive" roading projects are all in Auckland's long-term plan.
Kāinga Ora cans controversial social housing development
The state landlord says the development, which residents have fiercely opposed, "no longer stacks up".
Two in custody after armed police swarm Auckland suburb
A report someone had a gun in a car led to a major police callout.
Rare 'UFO cloud' out of this world
Beam me up, Scotty: It might look like a spaceship, but there's a scientific explanation.
Armed Offenders Squad briefing 'inadequate' in fatal shooting, IPCA finds
The police conduct watchdog says officers were justified shooting Tex Witika more than two years ago, but poor management contributed to the chaotic stand-off.
Another Auckland school evacuated due to threat
The school was treating a threat as credible, it said.
Person assaulted in late-night burglary
A person has been hospitalised after an aggravated burglary in Auckland.
Dairy worker's final moments before fatal stabbing revealed
Janak Patel grabbed a hockey stick and chased his knife-wielding attacker outside, court files show.
What the long-term plan means for Aucklanders: Part 1
Rising rates, council cut-backs and plugging a fuel-tax hole - what the long-term plan is all about, and why it matters to Auckland.
Plastic around Gulf Harbour body could help preserve vital clues - expert
It may help preserve evidence that can be used in the police investigation, a forensic anthropologist says.
Questions raised over why LynnMall attacker was labelled a security threat
Ahamed Samsudeen was designated a person of national security interest in 2016. That would "impact every aspect of his life", coroner hears.
Auckland college evacuated over 'threat to the school'
Students at Western Springs were released "for their safety" on Wednesday afternoon.
Overheating townhouses: 'I did not anticipate spending thousands more'
One owner says her new million-dollar home's bedroom has reached up to 30 degrees at 9pm.
Eighth petrol station targeted during string of break-ins
Police in Auckland are investigating a burglary at a Papakura petrol station overnight.
Four Auckland areas will pay to keep rubbish bins
Auckland Council wants to cut the number of public bins, but some local boards will fund keeping all their bins. Audio
Cause of death, identity still mysteries after fisherman pulls body from water
Paul Middleton found the body wrapped in plastic while fishing off Gulf Harbour.
Fisherman describes pulling body from Gulf Harbour
Paul Middleton has described opening a bag he pulled to shore, only to see a hand, before calling police.
Domestic violence survivor shouldn't pay abuser's court costs - lawyer
She failed to get a protection order against him and was ordered to pay $13,000.
