Auckland Region
Residents say three-storey development shouldn't be allowed
Farm Cove residents have sought legal advice, maintaining the development should no longer be allowed under recently changed planning rules. Audio
Gold coins and silver bars stolen from West Auckland home
Police are seeking the public's help in solving a "high-value burglary" involving gold coins and silver bars.
Is 'March Madness' already hitting commuters?
The spike in Auckland traffic congestion is known as 'March Madness', but are travel times already picking up? Audio
Person killed in head-on crash in Auckland
Two other people also suffered moderate injuries.
Judge accused of yelling at Winston Peters cross-examined
District Court Judge Ema Aitken at the judicial conduct panel earlier this month.
How Auckland’s High Street precinct has become a magnet for Asian foodies
Once synonymous with the city's boutique fashion scene, the district has attracted a wave of outlets serving a wide variety of food and beverages from Asia.
Iwi welcomes government's two year ban on harvesting rockpools north of Auckland
The ban is for all of the Whangaparāoa Peninsula, and further north at Kawau Bay and Ōmaha Bay and will take affect from 12 March. Audio
Two assaults in central Auckland over the weekend
One victim was attacked by strangers, while the other suffered an apparent stab wound.
Eden Park to host State of Origin match in 2027
It follows three years of high-level talks with the NRL and the Australian Rugby League Commission. Audio
PM Christopher Luxon 'open' to looking at bed tax in a second term
The Prime Minister has softened his language around a bed tax, indicating it is something the government will consider if it wins a second term. Audio
Why Auckland's bug problem is getting worse
From ants inside clothing packages from Australia to potentially deadly European hornets, Auckland has recently become a hotspot for unwanted insects. Audio
Onehunga shooting: Police seize shotgun during search
The gun has not yet been confirmed to have been involved in last month's incident, police said.
Ministry advisory group rented expensive Symonds Street space against advice
The group is paying $119,000 for the 2025/26 year.
'We had to intervene': Govt bans taking shellfish from Auckland rockpools
The ban is for all of the Whangaparāoa Peninsula, and further north at Kawau Bay and Ōmaha Bay.
'Questions will be asked': Kiwi SailGP driver wants changes after high-speed crash
Two sailors were injured and racing was suspended, when New Zealand and France collided while racing off Wynyard Point. Video
Kiwi sailor left with two fractured legs after Black Foils collide with France
NZ grinder Louis Sinclair and one French sailor were taken ashore in Auckland, both conscious and alert.
Auckland Mayor slams Kaipara-Rodney breakaway pitch
Wayne Brown says splitting off north Rodney would require law changes and risk major investment.
Saturday is Caturday at south Auckland animal shelter
The SPCA has more than 30 kittens available for adoption at its Māngere Centre, where it says the 40-year-old building is crumbling and part of the cattery floods when it rains. Audio
Fellow judges heap praise on colleague facing conduct hearing
Judge Ema Aitken is before the panel accused of yelling at Winston Peters during an event at Auckland's Northern Club in 2024, calling him a liar.
Students alert bus driver to smoke, help other children escape before fire
"It's fortunate that no one has been hurt," police say.