Auckland Region
Looking after staff with disabilities 'first priority'
The recycling centre that burnt down on Auckland's North Shore last month has found a new site to accommodate staff.
One dead after dirtbike, vehicle crash in Auckland
Emergency services were called to the crash in Takanini last night.
Auckland schools work to put an end to 'confession pages'
As the government looks into banning social media for under 16s, some schools are dealing with online bullying in secret social media pages. Audio
Police investigate assault at Auckland school
Police received reports a student was assaulted in the North Shore suburb of Torbay.
Emergency services respond to 'incident' in Westgate
Police have been contacted for comment.
Police called to Mt Eden after person reported injured
Police say they are not aware of anyone being injured.
Benefit of doubt for police officer who kicked man in head
The police watchdog has found officers acted largely within their powers when dealing with a rowdy group of young men.
Delays as Britomart reopens after evacuation
Auckland's Britomart train station has reopened after a fire alarm fault on Thursday morning.
Sleepless nights, anger over siren battles on streets
"It creates huge nuisance for thousands of people", including children and the elderly, a local councillor says. Audio
Council to step up investigation into source of asbestos found on East Auckland beaches
Despite regular clean-ups, the material has washed ashore on Auckland's eastern coastline for years, particularly after severe storms.
Asbestos warning for East Auckland beaches
Auckland Council is warning that fragments of asbestos-containing material have been found at Glendowie, Karaka Bays and towards Panmure.
Dog owner prosecuted after toddler viciously attacked in own garden
The 'unprovoked and sustained' attack left the boy, 2, with serious injuries.
Sentencing delayed for Auckland teacher who groomed boy, 11
The woman admitted last year to sending nude photographs.
AT backs bus operator in wake of two crashes in a week
AT says it's confident they are isolated incidents although it is yet to find out the full circumstances.
AT urged to do better in informing passengers about disruptions
AT's systems for managing disruptions are largely manual, complex, and have resulted in long delays in telling the public, an Office of the Auditor General report found.
'Sign of the times': Charities losing funding, face job cuts
One Auckland-based charity says it has lost a fifth of its annual budget but demand for its services keeps increasing.
'Intrusion into our lives': Neighbour speaks out against helipad
Hearing into Westmere helicoper pad continues with those against, and in support, being heard. Audio
Gang member arrested after tobacco thefts
A patched gang member has been arrested in Auckland after tobacco pouches were stolen from stores in Clover Park.
Man threatens woman with knife, steals her pizzas
The 28-year-old man has been arrested by police.
Police rescue horse on loose in East Auckland
The runaway horse was spotted by a member of the public in Flat Bush.
