Auckland Region
Polkinghorne 'fell asleep' in meetings, appeared aggressive, former colleague tells court
The former CEO of Auckland Eye has spoken about the discovery of a methamphetamine pipe at their workplace.
Jail term, $360K fine over sale of illegally caught fish
An 11-month investigation found a company supplied $348,000 worth of illegally obtained fish to other seafood companies.
Three teens arrested in west Auckland after fleeing police
A14-year-old is charged with stealing a vehicle, unlawfully interfering with a vehicle, and failing to stop.
Neighbour baffled as 'kind grandfather' shot dead
'Who could he have offended?' ask locals, who are terrified the shooter is still on the run. Audio
Owners willing to invest $1m in council-leased pool with uncertain future
They have already sunk $3 million into the facility but its lease is expiring in two months.
Former political figure sexual abuse trial: 'I was groomed', complainant says
He "felt disgusting" after the alleged sexual abuse by his sports mentor at the time, the complainant says.
Neighbours terrified killer on loose after shooting
A neighbour of a man fatally shot in East Auckland on Tuesday is terrified the killer is still on the loose.
Counting the cost of Harbour Bridge closures
Closures and detours over gusty conditions cause people and businesses "real delays, real costs and real challenges", an economist says. Audio
Homicide investigation launched after man died with gunshot wound
Police are still looking for the people they believe are responsible for the shooting.
India's diversity on display at Independence Day celebrations across NZ
The Uttarakhand Association of New Zealand and New Zealand Telugu Association unite to organise the main event in Auckland.
Drop in crime or lack of reporting?
Auckland council says crime in the central city is dropping, but a Queen Street building manager is questioning the figures.
Person dies after gunfire at Auckland intersection
Police swarmed on Pakuranga after a series of up to 10 gunshots.
Auckland restaurant owners facing slump worse than Covid
Ongoing construction woes, rising crime and a sluggish economy are just some of the issues haunting dining establishments in the city centre.
Auckland bottle shops fear stricter new rules will shut them down
Stricter alcohol sale times for supermarkets and liquor stores across the region have been proposed.
Police still working to recover meth 'lollies'
There are still about two dozen methamphetamine "lollies" that were sent out to families in food bags.
Revealed: The shortest and longest distances between Auckland bus stops
If you think you have a long way to walk to your bus stop, spare a thought for residents of one area, who face a 25km gap. Audio
Pauline Hanna had suicidal thoughts in 2019, GP says at murder trial
Philip Polkinghorne's wife was referred to a crisis team by her GP in 2019 after saying she had "suicidal thoughts".
Family that won record $44m Lotto prize playing since 1987
An Auckland family are still in shock after winning Lotto NZ's largest ever prize of $44.67 million last weekend.
Meth 'lollies' a smuggling trick used by Mexican cartels - researcher
Small blocks of meth disguised as pineapple lollies may be from Mexican cartels with ties to New Zealand gangs, Dr Chris Wilkins says. Audio
Will NZ's newest music venue be ready in time for its grand opening?
There's just one day to go, but there's still a lot to be done.