Auckland Region
Four accused in Gulf Harbour body in bag case want charges dismissed
The body of 70-year-old Shulai Wang was discovered by a fisherman, wrapped in black plastic bags, in March 2024.
Luxon's targets adrift: ED times deteriorate, Jobseeker numbers climb
Law and order targets are being met, but wait times in emergency departments are getting further from the mark.
Woman killed in cafe car crash remembered for 'faith, leadership, friendship'
Sarah Clark was killed when a car mounted the footpath and went into a cafe in Auckland.
Truck fire closes SH1 northern motorway in Auckland
Tne Northern Motorway is closed for northbound traffic between Silverdale and Orewa, NZTA says.
Man's body pulled from Auckland's Tāmaki River
The discovery comes after searches began for a man reported missing last Friday.
A taste of farm life in the central city
Auckland's Cornwall Park is opening its gates for 'Farm Week' from Saturday.
'I spent three weeks on crutches': Anger as drivers park on cycle lanes
"It's forcing people riding bikes, expecting the protection of a cycleway, to be forced out into the traffic."
Teacher struck off after porn videos show her urinating on school property
Her pornographic side hustle left her classroom smelling of urine which the school originally put down to rats and mice.
Intensification is coming, mayor tells leafy suburbs after 'long, painful' meeting
"It will end up with a city which looks like a city, not the world's largest suburb," Wayne Brown says. Audio
'A little short of a disaster': Little penguins mauled by dogs
Conservationists say irresponsible dog owners are to blame. Audio
Surf Life Saving strips convicted sex offender of awards and life membership
It comes more than a year after Tim Jago was sentenced for his crimes.
Auckland mayor sees no issue with low voter turnout
If Aucklanders aren't bothered to vote, their choice should be respected, Wayne Brown says, but he supports calls to move to in-person voting in 2028.
Fatal Auckland fire not suspicious
The person's death will be referred to the coroner, police say.
Executive who paid teen for sex sentenced to home detention
The court denied the man permanent name suppression, but he still cannot be named.
Restaurant questioned over serving more shisha than food
Alcohol licensing inspectors have visited five times since September 2024, noting alcohol served to customers after licensed hours and more customers having shisha than food.
Papakura incident ends with person covered in blood, another arrested
Neighbours told RNZ police were a common sight on the street.
Local board candidate wants postal voting scrapped
A High Court judge upheld a ruling that a new election should be held, after 79 voting papers were cast without the rightful voter's knowledge.
Warriors pluck Roosters for season-opening win
Five-eighth Chanel Harris-Tavita had two of his team's seven tries in a comprehensive victory.
Former police base in Auckland CBD still on market 7 years after it was cleared out
Staff left the station in 2019 and the property was declared surplus by Cabinet in September 2023.
Auckland to host major events this weekend
Auckland is hosting a packed schedule of major events this weekend. New Zealand Events Association's Elaine Linnell spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio