Auckland Region
Business association calls for govt help to deal with crime
Two years on from setting up its own security service a popular Auckland shopping precinct says it has slashed crime in its area but some people are falling through the cracks. Audio
Summer vigilance urged around pop-up pools
A tragedy involving a toddler who drowned in a temporary pool is prompting a fresh warning to Aucklanders to keep safety in mind this summer.
'Worse than Covid': Businesses bemoan shops barricaded by roadworks
Behind a sea of road cones, diggers and traffic chaos, businesses on a busy Auckland road are crying out for help. Audio
Illegal gambling operations found 'hiding in plain sight'
The Auckland venues are believed to have offered unlicensed poker games in breach of the Gambling Act.
Three more arrests after murder of US student in Auckland
Six people have now been charged in connection with the homicide investigation.
Students pair up with retirees and exchange lives through letters
St Heliers School students have been writing to and visiting residents of Grace Joel Retirement Village since Covid. Audio
'He tried to kick himself free': Young father's dune collapse death
Kane Watson was killed when sand he was digging in collapsed and swallowed him on a beach.
Person dies in Auckland CBD
Emergency services were called to the scene early this morning.
Man accused of fatal Auckland bus stabbing remanded in custody
The man accused of a fatal stabbing on an East Auckland bus and wounding another has been remanded in custody.
'It's not safe in Auckland anymore': Locals worried after fatal bus stabbing
The cordon in Glen Innes has been lifted, and locals are trying to get on with daily routines, but some do not feel safe anymore. Audio
Man accused of fatal Auckland bus stabbing due in court
A man accused of stabbing two passengers on an East Auckland bus, killing one of them, is due to appear in court.
Svitolina to Boulter: The ASB Classic women's tennis field
A seven-time Grand Slam champion, an Olympic medallist and the Philippines' first top 50 player will take the court in Auckland in the new year.
Fear commuters may shun buses after second fatal stabbing
A councillor says it's understandable that people are worried. Audio
Fatal Auckland house fire not suspicious
A man was killed in the house fire on New Lynn's Kohekohe St earlier this week.
Another fatal stabbing on Auckland bus
Another fatal stabbing on an Auckland bus has left commuters shaken and raised fresh questions about safety on public transport. Local Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Ward Councillor Josephine Bartley spoke to… Audio
Abuse of trust: Soldier dismissed from army for stealing
An army corporal who swindled thousands of dollars from her comrades has lost her military career and will be held in detention.
Man drowns at Auckland beach
Police received reports of two men struggling to return to shore at Karioitahi Beach, Auckland.
Body of swimmer missing at Bethells Beach found
The 23-year-old man was in waist-deep water at Lake Wainamu when he got into difficulty.
Man arrested over fatal bus stabbing
A 36-year-old has been taken into custody in central Auckland following two separate attacks on a bus travelling from Glen Innes.
More arrests after Mt Wellington stabbing
A 53-year-old man and 32-year-old man have both been charged with being an accessory after the fact to murder.
