Auckland Region
Shipping woes delay Auckland Arts Festival's tent, performances canned
The Spiegeltent was meant to arrive on a boat passing through the Suez Canal, but instead had to go around Africa.
Efeso Collins was an 'extraordinary man', widow says at funeral
Vasa Fia Collins has paid tribute to her late husband at a celebration of his life, saying he was "the very best of us".
Woman pleads guilty to helping accused man avoid arrest after Auckland killing
Tiari Boon-Harris pleaded guilty to aiding a man accused of a fatal shooting on Auckland's Queen Street in August 2023.
Man charged with murder after Mt Albert death
The man, who was taken to hospital with serious injuries following the incident, was initially arrested for assault.
Auckland golf courses being replanted to help native birds flourish
Five golf courses in in the city's south are part of a transformation project to make the green spaces havens for native birds.
Property developer offering up to $20,000 to buyers in bid to sell apartments
The property market is in an "arm wrestle", a developer says, with three quarters of Kiwis locked out by high interest rates. Audio
Auckland man arrested after allegedly fleeing police in stolen vehicle
Police say the man, a known gang associate, tried to get away on foot after failing to stop when signalled.
Mum given home detention after failing to protect murdered toddler
Two-year-old Arapera Fia was beaten to death by her mother's partner during Auckland's 2021 Covid lockdown.
Auckland transport projects under review amid fuel tax scrapping
A meeting is underway for the board of Auckland Transport to determine which transport projects should be prioritised without funds from the RFT.
Golriz Ghahraman charged with stealing $389 cardigan from third store
The former Green MP faces a new shoplifting charge.
Church minister among victims of Efeso Collins funeral scam
An Auckland councillor and friend of Fa'anānā Efeso Collins is urging people not fall for fake livestream links to his funeral on Facebook. Audio
'Enough to level the Sky Tower': Bomb threat spurred large-scale evacuation
A homeless man who caused the evacuation of Auckland's Albert Park said he intended to detonate a bomb.
Homicide inquiry underway after man dies in Mt Albert
One person is dead and another in hospital following a "disorder incident" on Monday afternoon.
Late principal a leader who 'empowered those around him'
Paul McKinley, who died suddenly over the weekend, fostered "a culture of excellence" at his school, colleague says.
Further delays for Auckland-Northland drivers after fatal crash closes SH1 in Mata
The crash comes after the Brynderwyn Hills were closed for restoration and a truck rolled on a detour route.
Police launch homicide investigation after death in Mt Albert
Police have launched a homicide investigation following the death of man near state housing units in the Auckland suburb of Mt Albert. Detective Senior Sergeant Lisa Anderson says police were called… Audio
Three masked men break into Auckland home, threaten resident with gun
Police recovered a gun and an axe after the "incredibly invasive" incident.
Logging truck rolls, closing detour around Brynderwyn Hills
Drivers can expect "major delays" on the first day of the Brynderwyn Hills closure, with another route blocked.
Roads closed as crowds pay respect to Fa'anānā Efeso Collins
Traffic is being managed while Fa'anānā Efeso Collins is lying in state at a funeral home in the Auckland suburb of Ohehunga.
Heavy rain set for parts of North Island, weather watches in place
A "very moist air mass" will see the upper North Island doused with rain, with flooding possible in places.
