Auckland Region
Thousands of Auckland dog owners hit with fines
As of April 11, 3813 fines remain unpaid.
Man charged in connection with Waiuku homicide
Police have been speaking with a 50-year-old man who will appear in the Pukekohe District Court, charged with male assaults female.
Four arrested after assault in West Auckland
Police said the victim got to Waitākere Hospital about 3.30am with serious injuries to his thigh and back.
'My life has been cut off' - Waipu crash leaves Northland couple's lives shattered
A couple dedicated to serving the vulnerable had their lives shattered on what was meant to be the start of a joyful family holiday.
Person in critical condition rescued from Pakuranga apartment block fire
Roughly 24 firefighters are at the scene on Grassways Avenue, and are asking the public to avoid the area.
Duo to appear in court for string of Piha burglaries
The man and woman were taken into police custody on Thursday.
Auckland Airport evacuated after fire alarm
Part of Auckland Airport has been evacuated, in response to an incident.
Meerkat pups Auckland Zoo's first litter in more than a decade
The four pups, born last month, are healthy, strong and curious.
Free laundry service a 'load off' for families, first-time user says
As housing hardship deepens across Aotearoa New Zealand, not-for-profit Orange Sky Aotearoa has launched a permanent, free laundry pod in Māngere.
Police probe alleged teacher assault at North Shore school
The school's principal said the allegations do not align with the school's values, teaching standards, or the law.
K Road closed as smoke seen pouring from apartment
A Fire and Emergency spokesperson said crews discovered a fire inside a second-floor apartment and that smoke had reached the stairwell.
Auckland mayor admits using phone while driving
Police are investigating Wayne Brown for taking a video call on his phone while driving, seen on a public livestream.
Probe launched after child dies following routine tonsil surgery
Southern Cross Healthcare says it is devastated a child died following a routine surgery at one of its hospitals.
'Going to be violence': Court cleared at tense murder case hearing
Tensions between rival gangs spilled over at a High Court hearing in Auckland for a Head Hunters member accused of murder.
Man dead after being found in water at beach
A local resident said the conditions were rough near Red Beach this morning.
Auckland teens linked to aggravated robberies arrested
Police said the offenders were caught after two dramatic pursuits across the city, with one member of the public assaulted and a police vehicle damaged.
Two arrested following 'disorder incidents' at Auckland FC match
Police at Mount Smart Stadium said they dealt with "several disorder incidents" at Saturday's match.
Person in critical condition after being hit by vehicle in Waitematā
The crash has closed Lincoln Road in Henderson, with motorists asked to avoid the area.
Couple out of pocket after builder ran three years over schedule
Deborah and Basil Richards were stuck with a $130,000 contractors' bill, despite having already paid the builder in advance.
