Auckland Region
Bullying at Starship Hospital: Deadline for improvement nears
Multiple allegations of bullying and harassment of staff have been reported at Starship children's hospital in Auckland, RNZ can reveal. Audio
Hundreds of people to re-sit driving test after VTNZ officers allegedly took bribes
Five driver testing officers have been dismissed.
Online video of prison guard's fall taken down
A guard was taken to hospital after "falling from height" inside Auckland's Paremoremo prison in 2022.
Protesters target Winston Peters' home again
Police say they responded to reports of a protest outside a residential address in an inner city Auckland suburb.
Police officer shot in leg with air rifle before stand-off
"This could have had a very different outcome, and we're incredibly thankful," police say.
Witnesses sought after man found critically injured in central Auckland
The incident took place two weeks ago.
Arrest made after man killed in Auckland suburb
Police were called to a report of someone injured on Kaponga Crescent in New Lynn just before midday.
Loud bangs and gas as man arrested after police officer shot
Armed police had surrounded a housing complex in Auckland with a man holed up inside.
Trapped person rescued, in hospital
Emergency services have helped extricate a person from an Auckland property and taken them to hospital in a serious condition.
Auckland's Moana festival looks to new government events fund
"I think MBIE have done a really smart thing here and they're going to see the benefits within the one year window of investing in major event and event content."
A year after abuse-in-care report, Presbyterian Church finally apologises
The church says it spent time consulting with survivors before taking the step, promising to go above and beyond.
Deed cements Waitākere Ranges partnership
The new agreement between Te Kawerau ā Maki, Auckland Council and the Crown cements co-management of the heritage area. Audio
Child dead, police investigating, after incident in Papatoetoe
Officers from the Police Criminal Investigation Branch and the Serious Crash Unit are at the scene.
Bird hospital expects hundreds of tiny patients
The Auckland clinic says last year's breeding season saw about 700 baby birds brought in.
Bodies removed after fatal Auckland house fire
Police said the cause of the fire in Bucklands Beach hasn't been determined, and they are working with fire investigators.
Truck crash, chemical spill closes on-ramp
A two-vehicle crash at the Great South Road northbound on-ramp in Pōkeno is causing delays on the highway.
Bed tax could kick-start Auckland economy, Heart of the City CEO says
Auckland businesses and city leaders are renewing calls for a bed tax to levy tourist accommodation in the city to fund major events. Audio
Have you seen Walter? Police appeal for missing man
Walter Brown left a care home in Auckland's Papakura on 20 September but never returned.
Auckland mayor hits back at claims of a rates hike after f*** off comment
Wayne Brown said his focus is on keeping rates down and stopping wasteful spending.
Govt announces new $15m roof for Auckland Tennis arena
The roof project is the first investment announced as part of the government's $70 million Major Events and Tourism Package.