Auckland Region
The kitchen that's open 20 hours a day this month
Chef Chris Waghorn is up at 2am at Auckland's Māngere Refugee Centre, and he'll likely still be in the kitchen for another 12 hours or so every day during March.
Push for more women in council ahead of local elections
While women account for 51 percent of Auckland's population, they hold only 37 percent of elected positions in Tāmaki Makaurau.
Man found dead on Auckland's North Shore
The unexplained death of a man in Auckland on Friday is being investigated by police.
What next for Auckland’s ailing night-time economy?
Late-night businesses in the CBD are reporting fewer customers due to the cost-of-living crunch and ongoing concerns about crime.
Crash victim 'overwhelmed by kindness' after losing leg
Pawanjit Singh Ghatora had his leg crushed by a car while taking a walk in West Auckland at the beginning of February.
Three-car crash blocks lanes on Auckland's Northern Motorway
Emergency services were called just before midday after three cars collided near the Silverdale off-ramp.
Papakura recycling plant's latest fire extinguished
The fire at the metal recycling plant in the Auckland suburb of Papakura has been extinguished. It started on Wednesday afternoon, thick, black smoke billowing from the fire causing an... Audio
No one involved in fatal Auckland triple-car hit and run comes forward
A month on, police say the drivers of the three vehicles that killed Joshua Love on his 34th birthday have not come forward.
Man convicted for part in $2m money laundering scam
The Aucklander pocketed more than $60,000 for helping offshore offenders who duped two Kiwi victims.
Surgeries deferred because of power outage at Greenlane Clinical Centre
About 50 surgical procedures and 85 outpatient appointments at the centre had to be deferred.
Veteran Auckland councillor to step aside
The veteran Auckland councillor has been involved in local government for more than two decades.
Business confidence in Auckland remains in doldrums
However, it has improved slightly, "with fewer businesses reporting negative sentiment", the Auckland Business Chamber boss says.
'More steam than smoke': Firefighters still at scene of metal recycling plant fire
The fire is now contained, and under control, but not yet out, Fire and Emergency says. Audio
Drivers fume, asked to 'be patient', as new lights at busy intersection cause queues
A week in, motorists are still trying to get used to the new road layout, some taking to social media about the backed up traffic caused by the lights.
Police seek witnesses to series of Port Waikato and Tuakau scrub fires
Counties Manukau police are calling for witnesses to seven suspicious scrub fires in Port Waikato and Tuakau over the past two months.
Precinct Properties sells new Auckland hotel for $180m
The hotel at One Queen St, was part of the large Commercial Bay development.
Traffic congestion could cost Auckland $2.6 billion a year, report says
Auckland mayor Wayne Brown commissioned the report in support of his case for a time of use - or congestion - charge.
Taser death: Man threatened officers with metal pole, not samurai sword
The death has been referred to the Independent Police Conduct Authority and WorkSafe. Audio
Unexplained death in Morningside not suspicious
Police were called to a property on Don Croot Street after a woman was found unresponsive at about 9.15pm on Friday night.
Two remain in hospital following Auckland altercation
The incident, on Kutukutu Street at about 7.50pm, left three people in hospital with injuries the police said were 'consistent with stab wounds'.
