Auckland Region
Pakuranga stabbing suspect arrested
Police in Auckland have arrested a man after a stabbing in Pakuranga earlier this month.
Counterfeit cash used at Remuera charity shop
Police in Auckland are urging retailers to watch out for counterfeit bills after a fake $100 note was found at a charity shop on Thursday.
SeaLink offers pay rises to staff threatening to strike
An Auckland ferry company will continue negotiations with workers on Friday to avoid strike action next week.
Auckland's Wynyard Quarter bridge set to reopen in December
The Wynyard Crossing bridge, linking the city centre to businesses in the Quarter, has been stuck upright since March.
Hapū-led project aims to restore Kaipara Harbour ecosystems, eradicate pests
An ambitious hapū-led project aims to restore ecosystems and eradicate pests across the vast, 600,000-hectare catchment of New Zealand's - and the Southern Hemisphere's - biggest harbour.
'Bold move': Auckland uni making course covering Treaty compulsory
Waipapa Taumata Rau will teach knowledge of the Treaty of Waitangi, New Zealand history and skills such as methods of thinking. Audio
Meet the cutest little devils you'll ever see - literally
The young sisters have relocated from a wildlife facility in Tasmania as part of the zoo's Tasmanian Devil ambassador programme. Audio
Lower speed limit coming for Auckland beach to deter ‘speedway’ behaviour
Karioitahi Beach will have a 20km speed limit in time for Christmas after a request from a local iwi.
Polkinghorne murder trial: No verdict tonight with jury to return on Monday
The jury in the murder trial of former Auckland eye surgeon says they will not reach a verdict tonight, after hours of deliberation.
Police investigating suspicious fire at Birkenhead Fire Station
No injuries have been reported.
'$9142 per step!' - Auckland mayor mocks cost of beach stairs
Wayne Brown has weighed in on a controversial set of stairs in Milford Beach.
Workers on ferries to Waiheke, Great Barrier set to strike
First Union organiser Justin Wallace says about 50 SeaLink workers will stage rolling strikes for a week from 24 September.
What's happened so far as Polkinghorne jury begins deliberations
As the jury begins to consider the evidence, here's a recap of how this case unfolded.
Philip Polkinghorne murder trial: Jury to begin deliberations Thursday
The jury has been sent home for the day and will consider their verdict tomorrow.
Oji Fibre solutions paper mill closes, 72 jobs lost
Soaring power prices and rising labour costs have combined to force the closure of a third mill, taking 72 people's jobs with it. The Japanese owned Oji Fibre Solutions said it had no other option but… Audio
Watch: 'It could've killed him' - steel beams fall from derelict apartment
The beams fell from the site of a troubled, half-finished apartment block in Auckland's Epsom during Tuesday's strong winds.
Gang bikie caught after running out of fuel
He was perhaps lucky to be stopped before he could hurt himself or anyone else, police said.
Polkinghorne trial jury set to begin deliberations
The jury in the trial of a former Auckland eye surgeon accused of killing his wife is expected to soon begin its deliberations.
Two arrested in Auckland after vehicle flees police near Mount and Matamata
The police eagle helicopter monitored the vehicle and spikes were used to stop it.
Philip Polkinghorne wrongly branded as villain, defence tells court
Philip Polkinghorne's lawyer urged jurors not to let moral judgments cloud their vision.
