Auckland Region
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.
Nine-year-old's plea for lower speeds outside school
Presenting a petition to the Franklin local board, Caio Maffey said something needed to be done about speeding outside Awhitu District School.
The dirtiest (and cleanest) beaches in Auckland
Bad news - there's poop in the water all the time. Audio
'Acrid smoke' and explosions before fire, resident says
Thick black smoke "filled the air" and "endless sirens" could be heard, witness says. Audio
Auckland bus driver injured after crashing into parked car, power pole
A photo shows the power pole has been snapped in two in the crash.
'Deeply concerned': Temu launches investigation after charger sparks house fire
A cheap phone charger has proven costly after it sparked a fire on Auckland's North Shore that significantly damaged a family home.
Chef Peter Gordon 'still grieving' from closure of Homeland
"When a community is in trouble, financially or whatever, what sustains people, all of us, and people through sadness and all sorts, is the being together and cooking," chef Peter Gordon says. Audio
Suspected treasure hunters rip out, slash native trees
Locals are "distraught" at the vandalism, saying most of the damaged trees "won't survive".
Waikato River water sent to Australia for testing over arsenic levels
While the water is safe to drink, there is something "odd" about the fact that treatment plants are not able to remove the arsenic, scientist says.
City Rail Link: French executives to fly to NZ as officials raise concerns over costs
French executives will be flying to New Zealand to discuss the timing and budget of the Auckland City Rail project after concerns from officials about its deadline.
Locals excited as concerts at Eden Park to double
The stadium can now host up to 12 concerts a year, and nearby bars and restaurants are set to benefit. Audio
