Auckland Region
Man found dead at Bucklands Beach, Auckland
Emergency services were called to Musick Point at 5.35pm on Saturday
Family 'not coping' as Auckland woman goes missing
The family of 26-year-old Monica Reid "just want to see her again", her sister says.
In pictures: Auckland marks start of Matariki Festival
Hundreds of people were at the pre-dawn ceremony for the official launch of Matariki Festival at Pukekohe Hill this morning.
Earliest known oil painting of a haka on display in Auckland
The earliest known oil painting of a haka will be exhibited at Auckland Art Gallery this weekend.
Lobby group fears Auckland CBD will lose 2000 car parks
Auckland Council's decision to sell a downtown car parking building will kill retail businesses and hollow out the CBD, a lobby group says. Audio
City Mission residents: To blame - or scapegoats?
K'Road locals say they feel unsafe and intimidated amid aggression and anti-social behaviour. They also want more support for those in a housing facility.
Fans heading to Blues vs Brumbies semi-final on public transport urged to plan ahead
Trains will run to and from Eden Park for the game, but industrial action is continuing to have an impact on rail services, says AT.
'I hope I can do a few more': Octogenarian's 15 years of guide dogs
When Liz Wright retired from nursing 15 years ago, she and her husband decided to put all their love into raising guide dog puppies. Audio
Call for sleuths to solve photo box mystery
Photos dating back to the early 1900s were found in a box dropped off for recycling. Now, the hunt is on for the owners. Audio
Tempers flare as former Destiny Church member appears in court
The 29-year-old man appeared in Manukau District Court facing indecent assault charges.
Top of North Island on alert with heavy rain watches in place
The heaviest rain from a complex trough is likely to affect the north of the North Island, and the north and west of the South Island.
Missing man in altercation day he was last seen - police
Police have spoken to a person of interest and say the missing man may have been injured during the dispute.
Police shoot man, officer run over, hunt on for second suspect
Police were searching an Auckland property when a man ran over an officer with a car and another fled into the bush.
Controversial 'Tower of Ōtara' pulled down over safety concerns
The multi-storey backyard structure in South Auckland has been taken down after complaints about safety from neighbours.
Large cannabis operation uncovered in Auckland
Police found at least 357 cannabis plants at four flats in Manurewa.
Business owners vent at Police Minister over crime
Business owners who say they're dealing with crime on a daily basis got to vent at Mark Mitchell today.
Man facing murder charge after woman found dead at Auckland property
The 43-year-old man,who was known to the victim, is due in court on Wednesday.
Dirt bike rider critically injured in crash with van
The rider is in a critical condition in Middlemore Hospital, following a crash in Māngere East.
Uni confirms student has meningococcal disease
A student living in a University of Auckland hall of residence is in hospital with meningococcal disease.
Freight company and manager fined $28,000 for delivering containers to unapproved location
A freight company and manager have been fined for delivering imported sea containers to a paddock in Auckland, skipping biosecurity inspections.
