Auckland Region
Huia feather sells for more than $46,000 at auction
The feather has broken the record for the most expensive ever sold at auction - and will remain in New Zealand. Audio
'We were really afraid': Painful memories as heavy rain hits Māngere again
The torrential rain kept residents on edge as the rising Te Ararata stream again spilled into their streets.
'Uncomfortable, unsafe, intimidated, upset' - Stats NZ ditches Auckland CBD office
A government agency is moving out of Auckland City because its staff members do not feel safe there.
'Stupid behaviour': Orca body slammer slapped with penalty
A video shows the 50-year-old man jump from a boat towards two orca. DOC says it is "extremely irresponsible".
Pictures reveal devastation after second 'suspicious' fire at country club
"It just kept getting bigger and bigger and bigger," a neighbour says.
'Grave concerns' for Auckland man missing 24 days
60-year-old Ronny Okeke was last seen in April.
Hunt on after woman attacked with screwdrivers in robbery
Such violent behaviour is "unacceptable and will not be tolerated", police say.
Extra security called in after spike of crimes at bus and train stations
An Auckland suburb has been plagued by unruly youths causing trouble at transport hubs, with a spike in crime at bus and train stations over the past month.
Hot chocolate: Retailer charged with receiving stolen bars
Police searched a central city convenience store and found more than 50 blocks of chocolate taken from a supermarket earlier that day.
Police looking for missing 60-year-old Auckland man
Ronny Okeke was last seen in the Mt Roskill area at the end of April.
Woman missing from Ōtāhuhu found
The 25-year-old, who had been missing since 9 May, has been found "safe and well", police say.
Govt policies rely on 'catch phrases', ignore urgent needs of people and planet - Greens
The Greens are taking aim at the coalition government's policies, saying they lack genuine care.
Police seek sightings of missing woman
Police are appealing for sightings of a woman who has been missing from her Ōtāhuhu home for over a week.
Spy data centre: Govt wanted a bargain and control of sensitive info
The government wanted sovereign control of sensitive data, but also a bargain when planning for a high-security data centre in Auckland, documents show.
Woman who left 29kg mother to starve to death released from prison
The Auckland woman's mother died on a tarpaulin after going up to 15 days without food.
Watch: Auckland's Gulf Harbour Country Club building on fire
A local resident saw the blaze from his bedroom window and says the flames kept "getting bigger and bigger".
Free ferry trial extended as Wynyard Bridge closure continues
The trial of a temporary ferry connecting the Wynyard Quarter to Auckland city will continue for the next two weekends under extended hours.
'Incredibly harmful' South Auckland pokies rake in millions
Pokie machines raked in over $20m in profits from Ōtara-Papatoetoe, Manurewa and Mangere-Ōtāhuhu in the December quarter of 2023.
Hillpark fatal house fire not suspicious, police say
The house fire in Auckland which killed two people is not being treated as suspicious, police say.
NZTA to reduce Te Huia train funding
Supporters are claiming the outcome as a victory, but a Waikato councillor would not be drawn on whether it could ensure the survival of the service.
