Auckland Region
Extra ward shows govt needs to fund aged care beds, association says
North Shore Hospital's ward six provides care for for people who are effectively medically discharged, have nowhere to go for lower level care. Audio
Man killed in prison was 46-year-old from Whangārei
Robert Norman Fitzpatrick died after an incident at Mt Eden prison in June, while a 32-year-old has been charged with murder.
'Deeply saddened': Locals stunned as toddler found in bus luggage hold
A 27-year-old woman has appeared in court after a two-year was left in a suitcase in a luggage compartment for nearly an hour.
No charges over mysterious death, despite stab wound on body
Ronny Okeke, 60, was missing for 52 days before police found his body in the Kaimai Ranges.
Pedestrian critically hurt after being hit by bus
A person has been taken to hospital after the crash in Auckland's Onehunga,
Two Auckland seats uncontested
Auckland's Deputy Mayor is one of two candidates in the city's local election pool standing uncontested this year. There were a total of 476 nominations for the 2025 Auckland elections, with two seats… Audio
Hospital has entire ward of people with no medical reason to be there
Some have spent weeks in a 20-bed ward set up for patients who were effectively medically discharged but had nowhere to go. Audio
Auckland wharf plans to move ahead
Port of Auckland has been given provisional fast track approval to extend two of its wharves, meaning it can take in bigger ships, and will have a new home for cruise ships. The port's boss Roger Gray… Audio
Auckland Council removes more than 250 storm-damaged or risky homes
So far, 1189 houses have been deemed eligible for buyout.
Man arrested after Ōtara street fight death
A 19-year-old man has been arrested, after the death of a man injured in an Ōtara street fight on Friday night.
Alleged recidivist Auckland house burglar arrested
Police have arrested a man alleged to have stolen an estimated $2 million of property from Auckland houses over the past two years.
Car hits pedestrians in Auckland CBD, teenager charged
A 17-year-old has been charged, after two pedestrians were hit by a car on Auckland's Queen Street on Sunday morning.
'Big issue' revealed after mobility permitholder protests parking fines
Derek Cossey has received two infringement notices, because plate-recognition technology doesn't recognise mobility permits.
Man pretending to be brother for 25 years handed record jail term
The age and true identity of the man, who also entered a sham marriage, remain unknown.
Restaurant Month in Tāmaki Makaurau
Restaurant Month has kicked off in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland and this year marks the 15th anniversary. Audio
Investigation following fatal motorbike crash in Pukekohe
Police said they had been searching for a stolen motorbike in the area shortly before the death happened.
Auckland's tennis centre to get revamp ahead of next year's Classic
Changes to central Auckland tennis stadium brings the home of the ASB Classic closer to international requirements.
Auckland local election battle heats up with new candidates revealed
Some high-profile candidates are putting themselves up for important roles in Auckland's local elections.
Can Auckland's once-iconic central mall return to its former glory?
Famous for its wild, labyrinth-like interior and a parade of long-gone stores and restaurants, the building once called Metro Centre has decayed.
Auckland's tourism sector embraces Māori and Pasifika culture
It's hoped the move will help the city build a more distinct international brand. Audio
