Auckland Region
Pauline Hanna had suicidal thoughts in 2019, GP says at murder trial
Philip Polkinghorne's wife was referred to a crisis team by her GP in 2019 after saying she had "suicidal thoughts".
Family that won record $44m Lotto prize playing since 1987
An Auckland family are still in shock after winning Lotto NZ's largest ever prize of $44.67 million last weekend.
Meth 'lollies' a smuggling trick used by Mexican cartels - researcher
Small blocks of meth disguised as pineapple lollies may be from Mexican cartels with ties to New Zealand gangs, Dr Chris Wilkins says. Audio
Will NZ's newest music venue be ready in time for its grand opening?
There's just one day to go, but there's still a lot to be done.
Second charity worker hospitalised after tasting meth 'lolly'
The 'candy' was put into parcels that were distributed to 428 families, but the Mission has so far only been able to contact 100. Audio
Polkinghorne's crying after wife's death 'didn't feel real', friend says
The eye surgeon's emotion ceased abruptly when he started talking about the police probe of his wife's death, a court has been told.
11-year-old among eight arrested for fleeing police overnight
Police have arrested eight people, including six young people, accused of dangerous driving and fleeing police overnight.
29 meth 'lollies' found so far, one listed for sale
Police say it appears someone is apparently trying to sell one of the fake sweets on Facebook Marketplace.
Suicide note 'didn't sit with me' - Auckland couple's friend
A friend of Philip Polkinghorne said she felt manipulated by him after he showed her the supposed note from his wife.
3yo, mum tasted meth 'lollies', spat them out due to 'sour' taste
The boy was the first to try the 'lollies' and then his mum, when she didn't believe his complaint about the taste.
What the new alcohol rules mean for Auckland
Supermarkets and bottle stores won't be able to sell alcohol after 9pm, while there will be a freeze on new off-licences in some areas.
Meth disguised as pineapple lollies found in food parcels
The Auckland City Mission is racing to contact hundreds of food parcel recipients, after chunks of methamphetamine disguised as pineapple lollies were found in food packs it distributed. Three people… Audio
Watercare’s Clarks Beach wastewater plan faces pushback
A group tasked with protecting the Manukau Harbour wants Watercare to look at a longer-term solution for supporting the population growth in rural south Auckland.
Investigation underway after gunshot shatters front window of Papakura house
People were inside the property, but no one was injured.
Gun and drugs found after wrong car spiked by police
A patched King Cobra gang member is now facing charges in court, including escaping police custody.
'Please give us a police station' - Central Aucklanders still feel unsafe
A building manager in downtown Auckland says safety measures put in place in the central city are not working, and that a brick and mortar police station is the key to making a difference.
'Potentially lethal dose' of meth found in lollies distributed by city mission
The Auckland City Mission was alerted when a parcel recipient reported "funny tasting" lollies.
Person found on south Auckland street with critical injuries
Part of a street in Māngere has been cordoned off so police can make inquiries into the circumstances.
Delays for commuters on SH16 after crash injures motorcyclist
A vehicle and a motorbike have been involved in a crash at Huapai in Waitematā.
Pathologist describes bruises on Pauline Hanna
Bruises on the body of murder accused Philip Polkinghorne's wife could show she was grabbed and held before she died, a court has heard.