Auckland Region
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.
'Beautiful soul': Best friends killed in Auckland house fire
Whānau of the men killed in an Auckland house fire say the pair were best friends "joined at the hip".
Police investigate New Lynn assault amid school violence fears
Last Friday, schools warned students to avoid the New Lynn bus station over fears of a planned mass brawl between students.
Man critically injured after being stabbed in Auckland
The injured man has been taken to hospital while another man has been arrested at a house in Papakura.
Parking charges 'poorly executed' - deputy mayor
Auckland Transport should go back and consult with affected parties over its new overnight on-street parking changes, deputy mayor Desley Simpson says. Audio
Five arrested after $2m worth of cigarettes smuggled into country
More than one million illicit cigarettes, cash, guns and ammunitions have been seized as part of Operation Montreal.
Arrests as police patrol during Ponsonby shooter's funeral
Four arrests were made and motorbikes impounded as police patrolled the gang funeral of Hone Kay-Selwyn in south Auckland.
Fears local board funding shake-up will hurt 'poorest of community'
A proposed funding shake-up has sparked criticism it could drive inequality in communities that already suffer from historic underinvestment.
Pākiri supporters would be 'crushed' if sand mining fast-tracked
A provision in the proposed fast-track law allowing previous court rulings against consents to be put aside would be a 'travesty of justice', they say.
Mayor told about Auckland parking changes in April, AT claims
The head of Auckland Transport is a "little bit surprised" by the mayor's claim he was blindsided by the changes. Audio
'Fully in shock': Passerby saves man at house fire that killed two
The father of the sole survivor broke down in tears as he spoke at the scene. Audio
Killer Beez member arrested after avoiding police checkpoint
A man belonging to the Killer Beez gang was arrested after trying to avoid a South Auckland police checkpoint.
'Massive heart attack': Club rugby player collapses on field; wife gives CPR
Stunned spectators watched as a rugby player collapsed and was given CPR, including by his wife, during a match at the Silverdale Rugby Club on Saturday.
AT considers exempting Wynyard Quarter from parking increases
Auckland Transport says it may make Wynyard Quarter exempt from increased street parking until the Wynyard Bridge reopens.
Gang movements under watch ahead of gunman's funeral
Police are monitoring the movement of the body of a gang member, who was behind a fatal shooting in Auckland last week.
'People are getting killed out there' - Youth emergency centre prepares to open
The first stage of an Auckland 24-hour youth emergency centre is opening its doors to the public next week.
Roadworker critically injured after truck rolled dies in Auckland Hospital
The man had been hit by a truck which rolled down a street in Remuera.
Fire crews battle major fire in Penrose
Firefighters were called to the blaze in a commercial property at around 3.40am.