Auckland
Auckland train worker strike ends
Auckland commuters can breathe a sigh of relief, with peak time train services expected to return to normal tomorrow after a week of strikes. Audio
Labour Māori MPs promise Māori charter schools to stay open
Labour's Māori MPs including associate education minister Kelvin Davis have given their word that Māori charter schools will not be shut down. But if they stay open, it will by changing their status… Audio
Working group formed to tackle Auckland housing crisis
An Auckland housing crisis working group has been formed to find a solution to the city's massive shortage, following five years of working in silos.
Henry returns to Auckland coaching set-up
World Cup winning former All Blacks coach Sir Graham Henry is returning to his roots.
Del Potro to meet Bautista Agut in final
Juan Martin del Potro overcame a stubborn challenge from David Ferrer to advance to a title showdown against Roberto Bautista Agut in the ASB Classic men's tennis tournament in Auckland.
Aucklanders' confidence in council rises slightly
Only 20 percent of Aucklanders have confidence and trust in their council, although this is up slightly on a year ago.
Phil Goff responds to report criticising council handling of Māori issues
Auckland Mayor Phil Goff responds to a report criticising the council's treatment of Māori issues. Audio
America's Cup deal may not be signed before Christmas
America's Cup deal clinching Auckland as host may not be signed before Christmas.
Council to vote on park closure in kauri dieback fight
Auckland Council will vote next week on whether to close the Waitakere Ranges to save threatened kauri trees.
Team NZ steps back from preferred village option
Emirates Team New Zealand has reluctantly accepted Auckland Council's option for the 2021 America's Cup, but wants more super-yacht berths.
America's Cup decision time for Auckland Council
Auckland Council is set to pick its preferred site for the 2021 America's Cup base on the city's waterfront. Officials who've been looking at options ranging in cost - from $120 million to $59 million… Audio
Barrister doubts third Rewa trial for Burdett murder
Legal history will be made if the police can successfully argue the serial rapist Malcolm Rewa should be put on trial for a third time for the murder of Susan Burdett in 1992. Teina Pora was also… Audio
America's Cup: Big decisions due today
Decisions on where and how to accommodate the America's Cup on the Auckland waterfront are due today.
Piha bach owner fears big rates rise
The owner of a bach in Piha says she's bracing for a big hike in rates after its value soared in Auckland Council's latest valuations. Overall, Auckland values jumped 46 percent since the last… Audio
Man blackmails women to send nude pictures
A 24 year-old man has admitted blackmailing young women online by threatening to post photos of them naked if they didn't send him more. Christopher John Blackwood appeared at the High Court in… Audio
Thunderstorm watch for the north
Severe thunderstorms could form over the upper North Island this evening, the MetService says.
Driver in fatal police pursuit crash charged
A man has been charged with reckless driving causing death over a fatal police pursuit in Auckland last month.
High Auckland rate rises hit cheaper suburbs
Auckland's cheaper suburbs, especially those in the south, look more likely to get higher than average rates rise when the Council unveils the figures in about a week.
Pukekohe express train plans get messy
Pukekohe commuters have been looking forward to a hi-tech, nonstop train service to Auckland starting in two to three years. But a promise made late in the election campaign by the National Party to… Audio
Pasifika leaders urge calm after Samoan, Tongan brawls
There have been several brawls in south Auckland between Tongans and Samoans in recent days, ahead of the two countries' Rugby League World Cup match in Hamilton on Saturday. Police say some were… Audio
