Auckland Region

Minister of Police Mark Mitchell plans to check in with business owners in South Auckland as they continue to grapple with crime and disorder.

Delays in dropping petrol prices are costing drivers $15 million a year, the Commerce Commission says.

More than half of those who registered their flood-damaged homes for Auckland Council's storm categorisation programme are yet to learn the fate of their properties.

Caulerpa has been found at Leigh, north of Auckland, just a short distance from the famous Goat Island Marine Reserve.

Auckland commuters are being warned of more train cancellations as maintenance workers join strike action.

The government says it has had "good robust kōrero" about Ihumātao with the committee tasked with deciding its future.

It began with seven adult kōkopu caught in 2019 - today, 1000 of their offspring were released in a bid to save their population. Audio

A person who suffered critical injuries died at the scene of the crash in Auckland.

A vehicle linked to a string of recent Auckland thefts was recovered by police on Sunday afternoon, and its driver arrested.

The government will continue weekly accommodation payments until June 2025 to help bridge the gap for homeowners until a decision is made on the future of their property. Audio

Dirty nappies, old shoes and electronics keep turning up in the recycling - and it's not on, Auckland's council says. Audio

Authorities say the wait is necessary to get the decisions right, but an advocate says community members feel "let down" by the delay.

Police said early indications were that some of the occupants had been critically injured.

Auckland train services will be running at only half the usual frequency at peak times.

The Blues have suffered a huge blow as the skipper won't be present for the rest of their campaign.

Two out of three lanes on State Highway 20 in Onehunga have reopened after a tree fell overnight.

Tall Black Finn Delany will depart the New Zealand Breakers, one season into a two-year NBL deal.

Emergency services were called just after 9pm to a reported stabbing in Papatoetoe.

A person is fighting for their life after a blaze ignited in an apartment.

Rallies have been held around the country to oppose the bill, which gives three ministers the final say over major infrastructure and development projects.