Auckland Region

An Auckland councillor says the government's plan to boost housing is just more "Wellington officials determining what is right for our area".

A shopper at Auckland's Manukau Mall says she spent an hour locked inside a library, after reports of a person holding something that looked like a gun.

Police found the man dead a car after reports of gunfire outside near business.

The number of police officers dedicated to central-city foot patrols has topped 51.

The 63-year-old was last seen on 22 June but reported missing on 13 July.

A damning report has raised serious concerns about staff practices and leadership at a secure facility for young criminals.

Parts of Auckland are becoming "increasingly vulnerable to heavy rain" - so we have to act now, councillor says.

An Auckland jewellery store has reopened after an attack that left its owner hospitalised.

A homicide investigation is underway following the death of a man in Auckland on Saturday night.

An Auckland spice and curry paste manufacturer says gentrification has been changing the heat levels of Indian food in restaurants. Audio

A funeral for the New Zealander killed during a robbery in the United States will be held this week in Auckland.

The trains will add capacity to the network, meaning more people can get where they need to go, Auckland Transport says.

Chris Rupe has thanked Aucklanders for their 27 years of patronage and urged them to support other locally owned hospitality businesses.

Allegations a mobile phone repair worker tried to share a nude picture from a customer's phone have shocked and concerned the consumer watchdog.

A policeman who stopped to buy a pack of chips has nabbed a shoplifter who was trying to sneak out of a supermarket laden a stolen basket of meat, police say.

It'll be easier to stop liquor stores being opened in some areas, but people needs to stay vigilant, a local leader warns.

Police say the man opened the plane's emergency exit door and jumped out during take-off in a bid to escape police.

City Rail Link has appointed chief financial officer Patrick Brockie to take over from departing chief executive Dr Sean Sweeney.

A Mobile Planet employee has been suspended after reportedly trying to send himself a customer's nude photos.

Respiratory illnesses are making people sicker than in previous years and many are developing pneumonia, doctors say. Audio