Auckland Region
Exec gave teen $1000, Uber Eats for sex and pictures
The man, who described himself as a 'sugar daddy' on on Snapchat, has admitted paying a teenage girl for sex.
Man charged with arson over recycling facility fire
It comes as shipping containers near an Auckland business park that caught fire late on Monday night were ablaze again overnight.
'We just want to be treated fairly': Couple take legal action over flooded home
Neighbouring houses have been bought up and removed but Auckland Council says Brendon and Stephanie Deacon's home isn't eligible. Audio
Rider dies at Auckland’s Woodhill Mountain Bike Park
The park will remain closed until Thursday to support staff and the park's riding community.
Consent woes: Homeowners feel betrayed by council
Auckland homeowners have banded together after finding out the homes they purchased over a year ago do not have compliant resource consents. Audio
Police defend releasing details about Te Anihana Pomana after body found
On Monday police announced a body they believed to be Pomana was found on Saturday in dense bush in the Pukekohe area.
'Precious taonga': Family mourns 11-year-old boy who died fishing
Jason Paul Wharerau's heartbroken whānau has described him as clever, cheeky, loving and full of wairua.
The Kiwi swimmer gunning for gold and world records
"I want to do big things," says Joshua Willmer, one of New Zealand's young paralympic stars, as he prepares to defend his Commonwealth title.
Neighbours hear screams before body found in fire
A body was found after emergency services put out the blaze.
'Gutting': Auckland BMX club canteen destroyed by fire
Waitākere BMX Club's canteen has been destroyed after a fire it believes was deliberately lit.
Advocates call for proposed Auckland homelessness ban to be binned
The government has signalled it's considering introducing legislation that would give police the power to issue move-on orders to remove unhoused people from Auckland's city centre.
Family criticise police over media release on body discovery
Police announced they found a body believed to be Te Anihana Pomana in dense bush in the Pukekohe area.
Mum raises privacy concerns over photo clause at Santa event
The owners of Enchanted Christmas say they are now removing the term from their website. Audio
'We want answers': Mother's plea as pepper spray death inquest continues
Caleb Moefa'auo went into cardiac arrest and died, shortly after being pepper sprayed by an officer in 2022.
Glass window falls from central Auckland building
A team of commercial abseilers were called in to secure the windows.
Body of woman found after she went missing leaving Sky City hotel
Te Anihana Pomana, also known as Ani Anderson, went missing on 21 August after leaving Sky City hotel in the early hours of the morning.
Watch: PM speaks to media after NZ First, ACT stoush
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon is speaking to media in Auckland.
Kelmarna Community Farm celebrates 40 years with new book
The 4 and a half acre block of land is nestled between the Auckland suburbs of Ponsonby and Herne Bay, the last place you'd expect to find a farm. Audio
Hipkins takes shots at Te Pāti Māori, Winston Peters
It comes after a recent poll saw Labour come out on top as best to handle most issues.
Mt Eden Prison under significant pressure at time of pepper spray death, staffer says
Not enough training is given to Corrections staff working in the Intervention Support Unit, a staff member says.
