Auckland Region
Police patrols have fallen in Auckland city, data shows
The number of foot patrols across the entire Auckland City police district dropped by 6 percent between October and April official police data shows. Audio
Auckland bus drivers to get protective screens
First Union said many drivers were going to work fearing for their lives.
Bullet holes in home's window after drive-by shooting
Neighbours say men with rifles fired through the garage door of an Onehunga property while another home in Māngere was also shot at.
'A thousand metres is a long way when you are feeling threatened'
Police foot patrols might be on the rise in central Auckland, but a dedicated police station is vital to improve the perception of safety in the CBD, says a top city property developer. Audio
Confusion as bell that vanished from church turns up safe in neighbour's garage
It's been reported missing, but a neighbour says police caught the people who took the bell months ago and never called to pick it up.
Our Changing World - Exploring Auckland's lava caves
Caves created by rivers of lava underlie New Zealand’s biggest city. A new research project is documenting Auckland's lava caves, hoping to protect this hidden geological heritage and understand what… Audio
Precinct Properties spreads wings into building of high density accommodation
The NZX listed property developer is making a big push into residential developments in Auckland.
Fume incident added to long airport queues in early 2024
A briefing shows hundreds of crew and staff had to be re-routed through passenger screening in February and March.
Three police cars damaged after pursuit
Three police cars have been damaged and one person has been arrested in a dramatic end to a pursuit on the Northern Motorway.
Person found critically injured on Auckland street, investigation under way
A man was taken to hospital and his condition has now been upgraded to critical.
Teenager threatened with machete at bus station
A mum says her son is terrified of taking the bus after being threatened by two boys with a machete - in an attempt to steal his shoes.
Light installations to usher in Matariki for Aucklanders
The city centre will see its largest-scale Matariki lighting installations ever this month.
'Absolute nightmare': Apartment tower residents go without power for two days
Residents of a 15-storey Auckland apartment block, which houses about 300 people, say they were plunged into darkness on Friday.
Watch: Large smoke plumes from wrecking car yard fire
Fire and Emergency say the fire has now been contained but are advising people to "stay indoors with their windows shut" because of the smoke.
Delays expected on SH1 north of Bombay after fleeing driver hits another vehicle
Two people in a vehicle fleeing from police have been taken to hospital after crashing into another vehicle.
Smith & Caughey's closure 'a sign of the times'
The Queen Street store was quiet on Friday morning, opening its doors for the first time since news it plans to close for good.
Police 'urgently' seeking help to find missing Auckland woman
The 38-year-old's car was found near a park in West Auckland's Glen Eden, but she has yet to be found.
Suspected bird strike delays flight to Wellington
Passengers had to disembark the flight and the plane was returned to the gate for inspection to confirm it was safe to go.
Nine arrests after $15 million cannabis operation uncovered
One of the sites is believed to be the largest found in the Counties Manukau area, police say.
Auckland Council narrows down short-list for Auckland stadium
It has given both bids six months to self-fund feasibility studies and show why their proposal should be chosen.
