Auckland Region
Man died after being swept away from his favourite fishing spot
Younchang Ko, 67, was fishing at the estuary on Omaha Beach when he disappeared into the water.
Spear gun used in South Auckland carjacking
A man has been arrested and faces charges of aggravated robbery and attempts at aggravated robbery.
Man who died after being pepper sprayed 'deserved humanity and protection'
Caleb Moefa'auo was pepper sprayed in prison.
'Always up for a good fight': Health workers strike across the country
In Auckland, hundreds of striking workers picketed outside the central hospital, calling for increased staffing levels and better pay.
IKEA expected to cause major traffic delays
The gigantic home retail store IKEA throws open its door next week in Mount Wellington, just off the city's southern motorway and a stone's throw from the Sylvia Park Mall. It's anticipated there will… Audio
Gang president arrested in Auckland Airport drug sting
There have been 43 arrests, including 20 baggage handlers, as part of a crackdown.
Police provide update on Operation Matata drug bust
Police investigating Operation Matata give an update into a major drug bust involving 15 current and former baggage handlers from Auckland International Airport. RNZ reporter Finn Blackwell spoke to… Audio
Pepper spray death haunts Corrections officer
Caleb Moefa'auo died from a cardiac arrest after being pepper sprayed in 2022.
Aucklanders against plan to trial fortnightly rubbish collections
Auckland Council received 5086 submissions on a proposed trial to halve the number of kerbside collections in parts of the city
Outrage as local board votes against more Eden Park events
An Auckland business association is infuriated that their local board has voted not to support a plan to boost the number of gigs allowed the stadium. Audio
Millions spent on new speedway track at Auckland's Waikaraka Park
An $11 million construction project has finished just in time for the first Auckland race of the 2025-2026 speedway season on Saturday.
Auckland swelters during hottest November day on record
Many parts of the country have exceeded 30 degrees celsius on Thursday.
Rare fish seen for first time in over a decade in Auckland
The black mudfish hadn't been seen since 2014 - but that all changed a couple of months ago. Audio
Man suffers serious injuries after incident with someone he knew
The man was found seriously injured in the main town centre of West Auckland's Henderson.
Exec gave teen $1000, Uber Eats for sex and pictures
The man, who described himself as a 'sugar daddy' on on Snapchat, has admitted paying a teenage girl for sex.
Man charged with arson over recycling facility fire
It comes as shipping containers near an Auckland business park that caught fire late on Monday night were ablaze again overnight.
'We just want to be treated fairly': Couple take legal action over flooded home
Neighbouring houses have been bought up and removed but Auckland Council says Brendon and Stephanie Deacon's home isn't eligible. Audio
Rider dies at Auckland’s Woodhill Mountain Bike Park
The park will remain closed until Thursday to support staff and the park's riding community.
Consent woes: Homeowners feel betrayed by council
Auckland homeowners have banded together after finding out the homes they purchased over a year ago do not have compliant resource consents. Audio
Police defend releasing details about Te Anihana Pomana after body found
On Monday police announced a body they believed to be Pomana was found on Saturday in dense bush in the Pukekohe area.
