Auckland
Pasifika urged to ban sugary drinks
Auckland's Pasifika Festival should follow Te Matatini and Polyfest and ban sugary drinks, a health advocacy group says.
Auckland school puts asbestos removal on hold
The Ministry of Education has delayed plans to remove 700 tonnes of asbestos-contaminated soil from an Auckland school during school hours.
Breaking Babel
In a city as culturally diverse as Auckland, how is the Kiwi accent changing and evolving? Video, Audio
Aucklanders not saving enough water to avoid boil notice
Aucklanders are not yet saving enough water to definitely avoid a city-wide boil water notice after the city's main water treatment plant was swamped with silt and debris.
Auckland Council eyes downtown land for new stadium
The first serious look at the feasibility of a stadium in downtown Auckland should be completed mid-year.
Auckland Uni staff to strike over pay scales
More than 1000 staff at Auckland University will strike for half a day next week, following a pay dispute with their employer.
Auckland risks worst water crisis in 20 years
If Aucklanders fail to reduce daily water usage due to issues caused by this week's rainfall, a boil water notice will be needed, warns Watercare. Video
Auckland iwi appeals Crown land sale
Ngāti Whātua Ōrakei Trust will appeal a High Court judgement that upheld a decision for two other iwi to purchase Crown land in Auckland as part of their treaty settlements.
Aucklanders asked to cut back by 20 litres a day
Aucklanders are being asked to reduce their water use until April to ease storm-related problems at the city's largest treatment plant.
New sighting of wanted car in quarry attack investigation
Police have released details of a new sighting of a car in connection with an attack on a woman in a Riverhead quarry nine days ago.
Dome Valley trial: Victim remembers everything, court told
A woman who was left with seven holes in her skull after being bashed with a hammer says her memory of what happened to her is 100 percent.
Electric vehicles given pass to use priority lanes
Forget waving your fist at that driver hurtling past you in a priority lane - electric vehicles are now allowed to zoom down some Auckland motorway on-ramps.
Scientists investigate Auckland eruption scenarios
Canterbury University's Associate Professor Tom Wilson says we don't know exactly where the next eruption in Auckland will be but, when it happens, it's likely the magma will connect with water and… Audio
Large Film Studio future secured in Auckland's Kumeu
A Kumeu facility built for a one-off film production will be used as the basis for a permanent film studio, which hopes to attract more overseas productions. Audio
Govt tried to keep critical housing report secret
A report for Treasury says the government had no robust plan to boost Auckland's housing supply.
Govt fails to keep critical report on social housing secret
A report which the government tried to keep secret says its approach to social and affordable housing lacks a robust plan and is fragmented. Todd Niall has the details. Audio
House prices cool, but it won't last long, QV says
Tighter bank lending restrictions are cooling the Auckland housing market but the impact is expected to be short-lived.
Indian students hope to return to NZ after deportation
A group of students who are on the verge of being deported say they will continue to fight their case once they're back in India. Video
Murder-accused tells court he saw demons come out of victim
Michael Waipouri told a court he saw a 10 dragon heads come out of the chest of a man he is accused of murdering.
By-election puts Labour-Greens MOU in spotlight
The parties' agreement to work together has not extended to the Greens giving Jacinda Ardern a clear run at Mt Albert - a safe Labour seat.
