Auckland Region
Baggage handler jailed over role in 19kg meth bust
The 47-year-old man was a key organiser of the attempt to smuggle a suitcase through the airport, while the border was shut.
Auckland train network reliability in question with CRL on horizon
There are concerns the problems causing rail disruption won't be fixed before the underground metro is finished next year. Audio
Auckland mayor accuses government of 'electioneering'
Wayne Brown says two large projects have already been agreed, but the rest are on hold after the fuel tax was axed. Audio
Who will pay for Auckland's transport projects now?
Future ratepayers will pay the price if critical unfinished transport projects are canned now, an Auckland councillor is warning.
Brown demands stop to fuel tax-funded projects
It comes after the government announced Auckland's Regional Fuel Tax would come to an end in June.
Ratted out: Mouse found at Auckland Pak'n Save
Footage published on social media showed the mouse was scurrying about the body wash in the health and beauty aisle.
Ceremony marks first anniversary of Muriwai firefighters' deaths
Hundreds have gathered at Auckland's west coast to remember two firefighters who died during Cyclone Gabrielle.
Three Auckland water pipes break within 24 hours
Watercare had to send a water tanker to Auckland residents and a retirement village whose taps turned off last night after three pipes broke.
Man charged after young woman's death on Muriwai Beach
A 20-year-old man has been charged after a young woman died when a vehicle rolled on Auckland's Muriwai beach last month.
Auckland trains face delays and cancellations for second day
Auckland Transport said trains on all lines were running at "reduced frequencies" because of KiwiRail train speed restrictions.
KiwiRail working to upgrade heat resistance of Auckland train tracks
Extensive work was done over the summer holidays but not all the track was upgraded to make it more heat resistant. Audio
Thousands of Auckland commuters affected by train cancellations
With more than 30 cancellations due to hot tracks are in place across the city, and AT says residents deserve better.
Auckland CBD an economic powerhouse, but businesses struggling
Auckland's city centre has beaten New Zealand's economic growth for two years straight, but businesses in the area say they are still struggling to keep afloat.
Mental health service failed patient who died in its care, watchdog finds
Important care notes were not passed on and hourly welfare checks fell short before the woman was found dead.
Man arrested over attack on jogger at Ōtara Creek Reserve
Police have arrested and charged a 31-year-old man in relation to an assault on a jogger last month at Ōtara Creek Reserve.
Three youths arrested after Herne Bay car break-ins
Three youths have been arrested after reports of cars in the central Auckland suburb being broken into with a crowbar.
Search resumes for swimmer missing at Piha
Police are working with Coastguard and surf lifesavers to look for a 37-year-old man who went missing yesterday.
Tax changes needed to boost build-to-rent sector - Kiwi Property
The commercial property developer is urging the government to make tax and investment rule changes to boost build-to-rent developments and help with the shortage of affordable housing.
Police search underway after ram raiders hit Papatoetoe jeweller
Police are still at the scene after an aggravated robbery in Papatoetoe this afternoon.
Te Whatu Ora psychiatric nurse sacked after racial slur in group chat
Sacked nurse had claimed unjustified dismissal, saying group chat was not work-related, and message was a typo.