Auckland Region
National, NZ First go head to head over Hauraki Gulf
New Zealand First has hit out at National after its coalition partner promised to campaign on stronger fishing protections in the Hauraki Gulf.
Four injured in crash after car 'turned on a red arrow'
Three ambulances and a rapid response unit were sent to the crash in the Auckland suburb of Grafton.
Man admits murdering woman on Auckland bus
Kael Leona pleaded guilty to murder and strangulation of Bernice Louise Marychurch, just weeks before he was due to stand trial.
Further delay in trial over Alan Hall's wrongful conviction
Two men are facing charges of wilfully attempting to pervert the course of justice.
Delays, cancellations expected for Auckland trains after trespass incident
Passengers should check live departures and on platform information displays for more information, AT says.
Number of Auckland rough sleepers drops
But those on the front line are treating the figure with caution, saying it's too early to tell if the quarter's drop is a trend or seasonal dip. Audio
Parking shortages 'a failed experiment' in planning, councillor says
Having nowhere to park is causing anxiety and disputes, a councillor says. Audio
Dog park legal spat to proceed, despite judge's urging
Justice Andrew Becroft described the case between dog owners and a local board as incredibly unorthodox. Audio
I said I heard tapping: Frustrated rescuer's move to kickstart dig for dead fireman
He told an inquest into the fatal Muriwai slip he knew he was breaking protocol, but believed more could have been done to reach the two buried men.
Driver dies following crash between car and truck
The crash on SH2 south of Auckland closed the road near Mangatāwhiri.
Dispute between dog owners, council playing out in court
A heated dispute between dog owners and Auckland Council is playing out at the High Court in Auckland. Last year, the Puketapapa Local Board voted four to two to ban dogs from running free in part of… Audio
Two measles cases detected, linked to overseas travel
Locations of interest include Auckland International Airport and Waitākere Hospital's emergency department
School shocked ministry didn't tell police about murdered siblings' disappearance
Yuna and Minu Jo were killed by their mother, and their bodies discovered in suitcases years later.
Angry dog owners take council to court over off-leash ban
Out of 900 responses from the public during the consultation, 88 percent were negative.
'Fight or flight situation': Muriwai residents describe Cyclone Gabrielle landslides
A coronial inquest is investigating the deaths of volunteer firefighters after they were critically injured in a landslip.
Auckland Lantern Festival to unveil a New Zealand icon
A towering lantern of a moa is poised to make its debut at Manukau Sports Bowl when the festival opens on Thursday.
Man charged over indecent assaults of students, teacher
The incidents took place on Auckland's North Shore.
Fast Favourites: Auckland Philharmonia Principal Percussionist Eric Renick
Principal percussionist Eric Renick, who will perform in the production, speaks to Culture 101 about bringing Béla Bartók's opera Bluebeard's Castle to contemporary audiences. Audio
Person dies after vehicle flips, hits parked car
Enquiries into the crash are ongoing, police say.
National to campaign on review of 'controversial' Hauraki Gulf fishing rules
Legislation last year established 12 high protection areas - but allowed commercial operators exclusive access to two of them.
