Auckland Region
Internal misconduct charges after prison cell fire
A small fire was started by two prisoners.
Machete found in Akl reserve five months after killing.
"This is not over". That is the message from Auckland police as they encourage anyone who knows anything about the killing of American university student Kyle Whorral to come forward. The 33-year-old… Audio
Watch: Machete found months after bus stop killing of Kyle Whorrall
Police say they are looking to arrest another person in relation to the fatal attack. Audio
New police unit in Henderson, Auckland made 17 arrests in its first few weeks
Four people were arrested for shoplifting around Henderson Town Centre last weekend, Senior Sergeant Greg Wilson says.
New earthquake building rules pose big challenge for Dunedin, developer says
The cost of developing stone heritage buildings in Dunedin's CBD will become "prohibitively expensive" due to the reinforcement requirements, a property developer says. Audio
New homeowners say they've been misled into buying non-compliant homes
Several first time Auckland homeowners are facing bills of potentially tens of thousands of dollars to complete landscaping works or demolish work already done to comply. Audio
Fast-track prison expansion plans catch locals off guard
The Department of Corrections is seeking to almost double the number of prisoners it can hold.
Manurewa election complaints prompt warning on vote integrity
Election material circulating in Manurewa allegedly urges support for a list of candidates, offers help with ballot papers, and links to community funding discussions.
Charity that's clothed thousands in need forced to close doors
The founder says they have tried everything to stay afloat, but funding has always been an issue. Audio
Man charged after threats to seriously harm puppies
"These puppies didn't ask to be born, and they certainly didn't deserve to end up in danger."
Bedbound woman at Elmwood Village left with burns, infection
An 85-year-old woman described smelling burning flesh after her rest home bed was pushed up against a heater, giving her second-degree burns.
E-scooter rider on Auckland motorway involved in crash
A man who rode an e-scooter on the motorway in central Auckland has been involved in a crash.
Watch: Auckland Moon Festival lights up Dominion Road
Organisers expect about 30,000 people at the three-day festival, which runs through Sunday.
Witness to shooting regains spot on social housing transfer list
Christine Nankivell was taken off the list due to incomplete paperwork, but she disputes that.
Fire crews overcome blaze in Albany, Auckland
Seven fire trucks, including a ladder truck, battled the blaze late on Friday night.
Everything you need to know about measles
Explainer: Confirmation of a measles case in Auckland has put health authorities on high alert in case of another deadly outbreak.
'Thought that was it': Passengers describe 'frightening' mayday flight
Emergency services rushed to Auckland Airport as the plane from Sydney came in after reports of a fire on board.
Auckland flood resilience projects probed
The auditor-general is looking at how well Auckland Council is managing spending on its flood resilience projects.
Person seriously injured with stab wound in Auckland
A man has been arrested following the incident in Ōtāhuhu on Friday morning.
Person to faces charges after crashing stolen vehicle
Driver fled after officers signalled for them to stop.
