Auckland
South Korean fugitive in NZ named
A man who fled to New Zealand is awaiting extradition to South Korea for the alleged triple murder of family members.
How the Auckland Council could save $30m a year
Combining the Auckland Council's water company with its in-house drainage operation could save $30 million a year. Video
'He would use anything he could find'
A woman suffered 17 years of severe abuse at the hands of her former partner - causing her to miscarry and become blind in one eye.
Alarming leap in mumps cases in Auckland
An alarming leap in the number of mumps cases in Auckland has public health authorities scrambling to figure out how to contain the outbreak. The number of confirmed or probable cases in the city has… Audio
Bus drivers union calls for defence training
A stabbing attack on a bus driver in Auckland has highlighted the need for better security, including cameras and driver cages, the bus drivers' union says.
Auckland Police respond to reports of armed person
Cordons around an area of Auckland where a person was reported to have a gun have now been lifted.
Working Style part of a 'perfect storm'
A rising interest in menswear is a global trend and New Zealand label Working Style have experienced the ebbs and flows of what it means to be in the suit game. Sonia Sly heads to Auckland to meet… Audio
Auckland cafe fined for migrant worker exploitation
An Auckland cafe has to pay over $30,000 for a series of employment breaches against two migrant workers.
Convicted ADHB fraudster sentenced to community work
A former DHB manager who stole money and billed for security at his daughter's birthday party has been sentenced to community service and a curfew.
National's HomeStart promise 'overstated' - broker
A bigger HomeStart grant won't help many first time buyers in Auckland because there aren't enough affordable homes in the city, a mortgage broker says.
Mother accused of feeding battery to young son
A mother fed her young son a battery and caused her daughter to go on medication after telling doctors the child was having seizures, a court had heard
Multi-million fraud accused ask for stay
Three men who were charged over the collapse of two finance companies, owing investors $17 million, are arguing they should be granted a stay in the High Court in Auckland.
Double-bunking under review after cell rapes
William Katipa's victims told the court they feared pressing the alarm in the shared cell because of what could happen to them before help arrived.
Prisoner suing Corrections over alleged prison rape
A prisoner who says he was raped by his cellmate is suing the Department of Corrections for what a lawyer said was hundreds of thousands of dollars.
Labour, Greens transport policy priorities
Getting people out of cars and onto trains and buses are the transport priorities of the Labour and Green Parties. RNZ's Siobhan Wilson takes a look at the different election pledges. Audio
Billions needed as Auckland transport funding gap grows
A short-term $1 billion funding plug is needed for a widening gap in Auckland's future transport needs, a leaked report says. Audio
Government drops Auckland home building forecast again
The government has lowered the number of houses it expects to be built in Auckland in the coming years. Auckland correspondent Todd Niall discusses the details. Audio
Parties woo voters: 'It's been a good week for Auckland'
National and Labour have started their battle for Auckland voters by laying out their plans to tackle the city's transport woes.
Historic ferry's future floating in limbo
Despite being rescued once from a watery grave, the future is uncertain for the 112-year-old ferry Kestrel.
Auckland grandmother denies murdering 2-year-old
An Auckland grandmother admits throwing her 2-year-old grandson leading to his death but her lawyer says she denies his murder.
