Auckland Region
Lots of flips, no flops: P!nk charms the crowd at Eden Park
Review - P!nk got the party started at Auckland's Eden Park on Friday night, and her Kiwi fans were there for it, writes Evie Orpe.
10yo among 7 youths arrested with stolen vehicles
When police arrived, both vehicles "fled at speed in different direction".
Religious leader named as man behind Auckland attempted murder plot
Devotees in Gurinderpal Brar's temple were recruited to carry out the gruesome attack.
'People probably feel pretty sick looking at it': Karekare a year on
"They're preparing themselves that this is going to be happening more frequently," firefighter Toby Hyman says. Audio
Auckland Council wants govt to pay for Eastern Busway
Some councillors believe the cost of the project is the government's responsibility.
Police spend night visiting dozens of petrol stations
The patrols come after a spate of aggravated robberies and burglaries in the past week.
Auckland regional fuel tax scrapped
Legislation to scrap Auckland's regional fuel tax passed under urgency on Wednesday night.
WorkSafe suspends licence of asbestos removal company
The company has been given until 3 April to show some improvement in its practices.
Motorway closed by Auckland fire
Motorway closed for several hours overnight as firefighters battle scrub fire.
Explosive device found in local reserve
Defence Force staff were called in to safely dispose of the device.
Some Aucklanders unhappy at council's cost-cutting rubbish bin removal
Auckland Council has removed nearly 1500 rubbish bins across the city in a cost-saving measure which has left some locals fuming.
'They trotted off like there was nothing wrong': Suburb on alert after dog attacks
Animal Management is warning residents of an Auckland suburb they should keep an eye on their cats. Audio
Police hunt four after latest petrol station raid
Police found the car used in the attack on a Remuera petrol station.
'Weight off of our shoulders': Uninsured homeowner offered buyout
An uninsured Auckland homeowner is relieved her home is among the 187 storm-damaged properties that have, so far, been offered a buyout.
Eye watering cost for Auckland roading project, cyclists say
The government has revealed plans to revive revive the Mill Road corridor project and the East West Link - both costing billions. Audio
Binned bins causing rubbish rage
Aucklanders out and about looking for somewhere to dispose of their garbage are finding there are fewer bins than there used to be.
Double blow: One brother told he has cancer as another dies
A double tragedy has struck a South Auckland whānau in the space of just four weeks.
Ferry commuters have little hope changes will fix delays
Auckland ferry commuters are not convinced that an extended stand-down period for cruise ships entering the harbour will ease the annual bouts of cancellations and delays.
Police officer charged after death of fleeing motorcyclist
Police say the officer was charged with dangerous driving causing death following legal advice.
Auckland Airport denies queues are getting worse as former PM hits out
Helen Clark has hit out at the state of Auckland Airport, as passengers say they've had little to no explanation for delays.