Auckland Region
Search resumes for man who fell into sea at Ninepin Rock
The man - who was not wearing a life jacket - was collecting shellfish at Ninepin Rock before he fell into the water late on Friday.
Hunt still on for man who fell into Manukau Harbour
Police say the man was out collecting shellfish at Nine Pin Rock, before falling into the water just before midnight.
Auckland Council spends $263k replacing four sets of stairs
"I think ratepayers would agree $8000 per step is just too much, it's a real gold plate standard at this rate," a ratepayers' group says.
'It's a no-brainer': Food in schools supports wellbeing - Principal
It was revealed the government knew of "profound" benefits from the free school lunch scheme before it decided to cut funding.
Paramedic gives 'shout out' to unknown man who saved paraglider's life
Rescue teams are thanking an anonymous member of the public who helped save a paraglider's life in Auckland.
Police investigate assault in downtown Auckland
The attack came amid heightened concern over hate-related crime in the city.
iPhone expert testifies in Polkinghorne trial
Justice Lang said while he expected the trial to wrap up next week, he didn't want to rush the jury to make a decision.
New harbour bridge 'helluva lot' cheaper than tunnel - Auckland mayor
Wayne Brown is proposing to build a causeway across the Waitematā Harbour - and says he promised the prime minister he would "sink" the idea of an expensive tunnel. Audio
Auckland Mayor reveals idea for second harbour crossing
Wayne Brown's idea is a causeway or series of bridges, from Meola Reef in the central city suburb of Point Chevalier and to Kauri Point in the Northsotre suburb of Birkenhead. Labour's plan for a… Audio
Person in critical condition following paragliding incident near Muriwai
A person was rescued by helicopter and flown to Auckland Hospital.
Daughter of former All Black admits hit and run death
Helena Cribb, the daughter of Ron Cribb, was charged over the hit and run death of 65-year-old Jason Collins.
Auckland's mayor proposes alternative harbour bridge
Wayne Brown is urging the government to build bridge from Pt Chevalier to the North Shore.
Ombudsman to probe CCOs on information processes
The chief ombudsman for the first time will investigate how Wellington Water and Auckland Transport handle official information.
Police officer charged with assaulting man who pulled the finger
Police have admitted officers make mistakes sometimes and the behaviour was at odds from what is expected.
Half of Auckland homes damaged in storms sign up for council's buyout scheme
Fewer than half of the properties damaged in Auckland's storms last year have signed up for Auckland Council's buyout scheme.
Mother not told house had been scene of a shooting
Housing agency Kainga Ora knew about the shooting, but mother of four Kelly Dey did not
Police patrol seizes firearm during traffic stop
The 45-year-old man is due to appear in the Auckland District Court.
Kmart to open biggest NZ store: Colossal 24/7 shop at Westgate
At 6700sqm, the new big-box Westgate store will be larger than the almost half-hectare shop of just under 5000sqm, Kmart Manukau, which opened last year.
Most dumped areas in Auckland revealed
More than 16,000 reports of illegal dumping were received between 2023 to 2024 but some subrubs are worse than others.
Waiheke Island residents fear what could happen with no after-hours care
Over 9000 residents live on the island and currently have to use telehealth or call an ambulance in an emergency. Audio