Auckland Region
Health NZ confirms staff member assaulted
A 23 year old man faces a charge of attempted strangulation after an alleged assault at Middlemore Hospital.
Auckland's Rosedale bus station delayed till 2027
The project, which has seen its funding slashed from $69 million to $42m, was originally due for completion in 2021.
The 'blight' of stalled housing developments
"It's been a real mystery for everyone in the area," say neighbours of one of a number of seemingly abandoned, graffiti-covered "eyesores".
Patient arrested after assault at Middlemore Hospital - police
A man has been charged with attempted strangulation after an assault at Auckland's Middlemore Hospital, police say.
ASB Classic: The lone Kiwi puts up a valiant fight
Isaac Becroft got a taste of the ATP tour on Monday, at Stanley Street, putting up a brave effort against Zizou Bergs.
Child's body found in car - man charged with murder remanded in custody
Police say the man arrived at the Manukau Police Station around 1am - a child's body was found in his car soon after.
Man faces murder charge after child's body found in car
Police say the man arrived at the Manukau Police Station around 1am and the child's body was found soon after.
Fruit fly incursion: Strict fruit, vegetable restrictions to remain in place
Parts of Papatoetoe and Māngare will have movement restrictions in place for at least a fortnight as the search for more oriental fruit flies continues.
The dentist who makes house calls to Great Barrier Island
When most visitors head to Aotea Great Barrier Island this summer it will be to enjoy the sand and surf - but for dentist Dr Michael Reardon, it's work.
Fruit fly incursion: More than 100 new traps set up around South Auckland
Biosecurity NZ says more than 100 extra fruit fly traps have been set up since a fly was found in South Auckland.
Fatal crash in Karaka
One person is dead and another seriously injured following a crash in Karaka.
Nurses not testing for Covid-19 due to lack of leave
An Auckland nurse says nurses have been reluctant to test for Covid-19 and take time off work amid the latest influx of cases.
Legal controls placed on fruit, vege in fruit fly zone
Controls have now been imposed on the movement of fruit and vegetables in Papatoetoe, Auckland, where an Oriental fruit fly was found yesterday.
Two people critically injured after car collides with power pole
Police were notified at 5.35am about the incident on Gilbert Road in Ōtara.
Destructive fruit fly found in South Auckland surveillance trap
A major biosecurity operation is underway in South Auckland after an Oriental fruit fly was found in a surveillance trap in a suburban backyard.
Ikea receives 800 applications for some roles before Auckland opening
The global retailer is spending $407 million on setting up the store, which is due to open in Sylvia Park towards the end of this year.
Auckland Zoo Sumatran tiger cub turns one after recent tragedies
Cahya is one of two siblings born on 2 January last year, but the other was euthanised after a head injury on 30 January.
Bad weather doesn't put a dampener on New Year celebrations
Though some events were cancelled, thousands still gathered around the country.
Public help find teenager who was missing in Omaha
An amber alert was issued after the teen left a house late at night.
It takes a village to raise a child, and so other people have played a part: KSM recipient
A champion for Pacific workers in Aotearoa has received a King's Service Medal in the New Year Honours List.
