Auckland Region
'Incredibly harmful' South Auckland pokies rake in millions
Pokie machines raked in over $20m in profits from Ōtara-Papatoetoe, Manurewa and Mangere-Ōtāhuhu in the December quarter of 2023.
Hillpark fatal house fire not suspicious, police say
The house fire in Auckland which killed two people is not being treated as suspicious, police say.
NZTA to reduce Te Huia train funding
Supporters are claiming the outcome as a victory, but a Waikato councillor would not be drawn on whether it could ensure the survival of the service.
Manhunt under way after Wellsford armed robbery
Police are searching for robbers who raided a superette in Wellsford, north of Auckland this morning.
$100 a week rates and water rise 'pretty good' - Auckland mayor
General rates in Auckland will rise by 6.8 percent this year - far less than the double-digit increases proposed for some other cities. Audio
Police in firing line as residents reveal crime, violence fears
Aucklanders who have been assaulted and robbed have told the Police Minister they feel let down by police.
Rate hikes on the way as Auckland Council approves Long-term Plan
It sets out rates increases for the average Auckland household of 6.8 percent in 2025, 5.8 in 2026, and 7.9 percent the 2027 financial year.
Police hunt underway after stabbing in south Auckland
One person was taken to hospital in a serious condition.
Nearly 2000 used tyres illegally dumped on business' doorstep
Farman Sediqi is having to pay more than $6000 after someone illegally dumped more than 1800 used tyres outside his store in Ōnehunga overnight.
'You feel a little cheated': Parking fines coming in mail
Commuters say a new way of dishing out parking fines unfair, as they rack up hundreds of dollars before they even know what has hit them.
Wayne Brown gives councillors a hurry up
Auckland's mayor has urged his councillors to stop "kicking the can down the road" and get on with approving his revised ten-year budget. Finn Blackwell reports. Audio
Man who killed Tom Coombes detained in psychiatric facility
The man who killed an Auckland student in a "vicious and frenzied" knife attack will be detained in a psychiatric facility.
WorkSafe not prosecuting FENZ over Muriwai landslide deaths
WorkSafe has found shortcomings at Fire and Emergency over how two firefighters died in a landslide in Cyclone Gabrielle, but will not prosecute.
What's in Auckland 10-year plan?
Auckland Council will go over the final proposal for the city's 10-year-budget two days after it was revised by the mayor.
NZTA board to determine Te Huia's fate
A petition to save the service has gained more than 4000 signatures in less than four days.
Firefighters tackle factory blaze, cars also damaged
Fourteen fire engines fought to control a blaze in a factory in south Auckland this morning.
Auckland Transport apologises to mayor, delays parking changes
It had planned to bring in charges for overnight parking, but Wayne Brown said he had no idea it was happening.
9yo among 'ringleaders' behind West Auckland attacks, community patroller says
Among the several 'ringleaders' are others in their early teens, according to the volunteer.
Notifying ambulance of fatal fire delayed due to system outage
Firefighters arrived at the scene within minutes, but could not get in touch with ambulance staff through their usual internal system.
The Block NZ gets the chop, houses sit empty
The Block NZ's 2024 series has been axed, with between 100 and 200 production staff out of jobs - but the houses will still be sold.