Auckland Region
Polkinghorne trial: Blood-like marking could have been contaminated
There was contamination of a blood-like marking in the home of Philip Polkinghorne in the two years between tests, Crown prosecutors have suggested.
Mt Wellington death: Pair accused of murder granted name suppression
A man and woman charged with the murder of a man in Auckland's Mt Wellington on the weekend have been granted interim name suppression.
Man charged with murder following Auckland shooting appears in court
The 32-year-old was granted interim name suppression and remanded in custody.
Arrest made in Onehunga homicide investigation
A man has been arrested after the death of a man in the Auckland suburb of Onehunga on Saturday night.
Two charged over fatal Auckland stabbing
A 23-year-old man has been charged with murder after a person was stabbed in Mount Wellington on Saturday afternoon.
Orewa to Warkworth highway could get 110kph speed limit
A 110kmh speed limit has been proposed for State Highway 1, from Orewa to Warkworth.
47kg of meth seized at Auckland Airport
Officers located 46 packages of "Prince Durian" food packets which concealed a total of approximately 47 kilograms of methamphetamine.
Polkinghorne trial: Pauline Hanna's sister makes claims of earlier suicide attempt
Tracey Hanna was called as the first witness as Philip Polkinghorne's defence got underway in Auckland's High Court.
Stores fear loss of business under Auckland's new liquor curfew
Some South and West Auckland liquor stores fear they could lose up to 40 percent of their business under new liquor sale rules. Audio
Dilworth teacher loses registration over conduct towards students
Paul Artus formed an inappropriate relationship with a 14-year-old student in 2000 when he was 36 and a housemaster, the Teachers' Disciplinary Tribunal said.
Man charged with scientist's murder appears in court
The 26-year-old, who was granted interim name suppression, was arrested on Wednesday afternoon.
New Zealand First member's bill seeks to disband Auckland Transport
New Zealand First wants to kill Auckland's transportation authority and allow council to create a new organisation.
Body found in hunt for man missing in Manukau Harbour
It was spotted by the police Eagle helicopter on Thursday afternoon near Puketutu Island, where he was last seen.
Date set for Auckland 9pm liquor restrictions
The council has voted unanimously for off-licences to stop selling alcohol late at night.
Family 'heartbroken' as hunt for man missing in Manukau Harbour continues
The missing man's niece, Lovina Fa'ukafa, said the family "were still in shock" over the capsize.
All Whites take stake in Auckland FC
Trio of former All Whites join Auckland FC ownership.
Man arrested over killing of Auckland insect expert
Entomologist Stephen Thorpe was seen in a struggle outside a tennis club before being found with stab wounds.
Train delays in Auckland after person dies on track
Police say a person has died on railway tracks in South Auckland this morning.
Auckland Council to consider date for introduction of new off-licence alcohol rules
Auckland Council are set to decide when supermarkets and liquor stores in the city will not be able to sell alcohol after 9pm.
Why a major Auckland bus route is changing
RNZ's Maia Ingoe takes a ride to find out what is driving the route changes.
