Auckland Region

Police have made another arrest in relation to the murder of American PhD student Kyle Whorrall.

Tracking technology will allow hornet hunters to follow them back to the nest. Audio

It comes amid a Corrections review of a risk assessment tool used in deciding whether prisoners are suitable to share a call, after two suspected murders in nine months.

The prominent restaurateur deliberately flouted a High Court suppression order while the jury was still deliberating.

The opending day this week will "create more traffic jams", a local cafe manager says. Audio

Police say the pendant is yet to be recovered.

Northland conservationist Brad Windust says authorities need to look at casting the net wider ahead of summer. Audio

Young people are sleeping on the streets and in cars as a service says the problem is getting worse. Audio

Fifteen vacuum-sealed packages were found hidden among clothing in his suitcase.

Another yellow-legged hornet queen has been found as Biosecurity New Zealand escalates its attempts to eradicate the invasive insect. Audio

The annual parade starts on the corner of Mayoral Drive and Cook street, with all inner-city roads closed until 4.30pm.

A concept design for the revival of Auckland's Waiwera Thermal Springs has been released.

One person was in a serious condition, while three others sustained moderate injuries.

Younchang Ko, 67, was fishing at the estuary on Omaha Beach when he disappeared into the water.

A man has been arrested and faces charges of aggravated robbery and attempts at aggravated robbery.

Caleb Moefa'auo was pepper sprayed in prison.

In Auckland, hundreds of striking workers picketed outside the central hospital, calling for increased staffing levels and better pay.

There have been 43 arrests, including 20 baggage handlers, as part of a crackdown.