Auckland Region
Home detention for PAYE fraud topping $500,000
Victoria Sabrina Kalapa was charged with aiding or abetting a company she controlled to make PAYE deductions which were not paid to Inland Revenue.
Worst Children's Library shows parents what kids see online
A new event in Auckland on Saturday is aiming to get parents to see the breadth of distressing content available on the internet now. Audio
Hospital's faulty pipe upgrade marked as complete, when it wasn't
Health New Zealand has admitted it marked an upgrade to faulty pipes at Auckland City Hospital as complete when in fact it was not.
Cannabis operation goes up in smoke during house fire
Police are investigating a fire at an abandoned property in the suburb of Manurewa overnight.
Western Springs Speedway taking Auckland Council to court
The association is taking legal action against the decision to move the speedway from its home of almost 100 years.
Arrests made after teens flee in stolen car, damage police vehicles
An 18-year-old is before the courts and a 14-year-old has been referred to YouthAid.
Two police officers used excessive force in 2022 Auckland arrests - IPCA finding
Two police officers were found to have used excessive force while arresting two men in central Auckland.
Govt investment sought for Eden Park upgrade plan - CEO
The chief executive of Eden Park, Nick Sautner, says he has approached the government to try to secure funds for the stadium's upgrade.
Two apartments found stacked with stolen gear, four arrested - police
More than 80 stolen items were seized by police.
Council move opens way for OceanaGold to extend open cast pit
Hauraki District Council has designated another 26 properties in Waihi for future mining.
Hosting America's Cup too expensive, Luxon says
Labour says it might not have shelled out the millions required either, but the government should have tried harder.
Man arrested after fleeing police across Auckland had over 20 warrants
The man drove erratically across Auckland before crashing into another car.
Rich-lister and ex-All Black push for new Western Springs stadium
Anna Mowbray and Ali Williams want a 12,500 seat stadium alongside community sport, high performance, med-tech, hospitality and live entertainment facilities.
Glen Innes train station latest to get overbridge
The plan to replace the current level crossing will bring the station one step closer to the long-awaited City Rail Link
Western Springs Speedway 'had the opportunity to put up a proposal'
Western Springs Speedway did not give Auckland Council's economic and cultural arm any proposals on options for future use of a stadium on its grounds.
Parking prices to rise in Auckland
From 14 April, Auckland Transport will up its parking prices by 50 cents an hour.
How can we protect ourselves against drink spiking?
Since having her drink spiked at an Auckland gig, Gaby Ivanov-Giraldo has been advocating to raise drink safety awareness. Audio
NRL: Warriors v Tigers - what you need to know
Wests have been wooden-spooners for the past three seasons, but currently sit above their rivals on the competition ladder.
Green, Labour adjacent group announces 2025 candidates for Auckland Council
Aucklanders will vote in new councillors later this year.
'Should be done once and done right' - Battle over bed tax for visitors
Hoteliers hope to convince Auckland Council not to go ahead with its proposed bed tax, instead calling for a nationwide solution.