Auckland Region
Pukekohe residents may notice 'slight change' in taste of tap water
The water is no longer coming from Waikato River, after a storm-damaged treatment plant was fixed.
Kelly Tarlton's welcomes three gentoo penguin chicks
The tiny, fluffy arrivals are being cared for by both their biological and foster parents, who stepped in "to give them the best start in life". Audio
High-speed electric hydrofoiling boat to join Auckland's ferry fleet
The electric vessel, which can carry 10 passengers at a time, "opens up an entirely new way of travelling".
Auckland Council pays out $1.45m in leaky building lawsuit
Another bill may be coming, with the council still facing further claims.
Boy, 11, arrested for throwing rocks at elderly man
Police described the incident in Auckland's Browns Bay on Wednesday as "unacceptable behaviour".
Police speaking to several people after man fatally shot in south Auckland
A scene examination is continuing at a Wattle Downs home where a man was shot.
Suspect on the run after stabbing, Auckland school locked down
A person was taken to hospital with serious but not life-threatening injuries.
Thieves posing as tow truck operators stealing cars
Police say they've had "several" reports in recent months of cars being stolen by dodgy tow truck drivers.
Wayne Brown on Auckland Transport and "taking back control"
Auckland's Mayor Wayne Brown joins Kathryn Ryan to talk about taking back control of transport policy and planning, his plans for Auckland's development agency Eke Panuku and its events agency Tataki… Audio
Phoenix out to bring Auckland back down to Earth
The Phoenix and Auckland FC rivalry heats up ahead of their second A-League clash.
Public consultation on Auckland dog rules to go ahead
A proposed bylaw includes limits on the number of dogs that can be walked at once and which regional parks dogs can visit.
Person in serious condition after truck collides with vehicle in Kumeū
Emergency services are currently working to clear the scene but motorists are advised to expect delays.
Auckland Council sells remaining stake in Auckland Airport
Trading in the airport company's shares was suspended while the deal was completed.
Auckland v Phoenix: NZ's newest sporting rivalry
The newest sporting rivalry in Aotearoa writes its second chapter this weekend.
Auckland's western line trains cancelled after person critically hurt
One person is in hospital after an incident.
Hundreds of surgeries cancelled, postponed in Auckland, Hamilton
Nearly 800 surgeries were cancelled and postponed in three months over bed shortages and lack of capacity.
'Not much room to get worse' - Mayor on AT losing powers
Auckland's mayor is promising the shake-up of the city's transport is great news for residents - but some see risks in the change. Audio
Onehunga lagoon build-up leaves boats stuck in the mud
An Auckland community say they are stuck in the mud, with years of silt making their lagoon unusable, and they are pushing for it to be restored.
Bus fire at Westgate
Fire and Emergency crews have responded to a bus that caught fire in West Auckland earlier this evening.
City Rail Link: Leaked document reveals another possible delay
Businesses in central Auckland are calling for an inquiry into "cost blow-out and delays" in the City Rail Link project.
