Auckland Region
Auckland assistant principal told police he got ‘thrill’ from messaging student
Former James Cook High School assistant principal Seelan Ramiah told police he felt "so much power and self-worth" out of sexual messages he had with a student.
World Choir Games has 'all the hype of the Olympics'
Christine Argyle of the New Zealand Choral Federation talks to Susie Ferguson about the choral competition coming to Auckland in July. Audio
Finding Auckland's best child-friendly spots
A recently launched app hopes to take away the time, stress and mental load of planning affordable days out in Auckland. Audio
Auckland train strikes could last a month as disputes roll on
The relationship between Auckland One Rail and the union has broken down, with "no trust" that workload issues will be resolved.
Council approach to storm-proofing 'hypocrisy at the highest level'
Flood affected homeowners have hit out at Auckland Council after they called for homeowners to do their bit to future-proof the city against further flooding.
Auckland Council taken to court over decision to sell car park
The Save Queen Street Society accuse the council of failing to abide by local government legislation.
Pair busted on scooters after alleged $8m trans-Tasman drug pick-up attempt
They were arrested as they left a container yard - where 17kg of cocaine had been left - on electric scooters.
What does a Future Fund mean for Aucklanders?
The move is part of Auckland's 10-year budget and will "swap" its shares in Auckland Airport for less risky investments.
Neighbours wake to 'popping' as fire burns through roof
Images from the scene show the scorched roof after firefighters extinguished the blaze.
Relief on horizon as Northland's freight rail set to restart
The only other major freight route between Auckland and Northland remains closed at the Brynderwyn Hills.
Woman loses use of legs after 'nangs' overdose
"I woke up the next day and couldn't walk," says 24-year-old Claudia, who is now calling for a law change. Audio
Auckland congestion charge: Council moves to design scheme
Auckland Council plans to launch the new charge alongside the City Rail Link in 2026.
Consultation for Māori place names in two Auckland locations opens
Feedback is wanted on possible restoring an area on Auckland CBD's waterfront to its original name, Te Tōangaroa, and correcting the spelling of Takanini to Takaanini.
'So vulnerable and so helpless': Auckland worker viciously beaten in random attack
Chris was left with a broken eye socket and nerve trauma in his arm after being beaten while working in Aotea Square in January. Audio
CBD worker fearful after vicious daytime attack
A worker viciously beaten in a random attack in Aucland's CBD says he's been off work for months with a litany of injuries and is now constantly looking over his shoulder. Chris, takes care of some of… Audio
Residents rocked by overnight shootings
Residents in two Auckland suburbs had a rude awakening overnight after two shootings rocked their normally quiet neighbourhoods. Finn Blackwell went to the scene of both shootings and filed this… Audio
Search for 60yo missing 40 days widens
Police say they have serious concerns for Ronny Okeke.
10 year-old in group arrested over transport hub robberies
The oldest of the group of 10 allegedly behind the spate of Auckland aggravated robberies was 15.
Police patrols have fallen in Auckland city, data shows
The number of foot patrols across the entire Auckland City police district dropped by 6 percent between October and April official police data shows. Audio
Auckland bus drivers to get protective screens
First Union said many drivers were going to work fearing for their lives.
