Auckland Region
The new bakery opening with long lines outside the door
The bakery had a big following online before opened its first brick-and-mortar shop in Auckland.
Head knocks and ultra-violence: The viral dangers of Run It Straight
Opinion - Social media appeal and simplicity may be a large part of why the concerningly dangerous new tackling game Run It Straight has begun to capture attention and crowds in Australasia, three…
Two people taken to hospital after house fire in Papakura
The fire has now been extinguished.
Heartbreak! Auckland FC knocked out by Melbourne Victory
The minor premiers' stunning season has ended with an upset semi-final defeat in front of a record crowd at Go Media Mt Smart Stadium.
Man arrested, people hurt after shots fired on K Rd
A 21-year-old man is facing firearms charges after a shooting in central Auckland overnight.
Police swarm to incident in Northcote liquor store
Police have been negotiating with a person inside a bottle store after a report of a robbery, and say one person has been arrested.
The magnificent seven: Woodman-Wickliffe breaks record as Black Ferns reclaim Pacific Four title
Needing to defeat the USA by 25 or more points to win the title, the Ferns were rampant in Albany.
Ladder firetruck for Auckland fire had to respond from Hamilton
One of two heavy aerial firetrucks needed at a central skyscraper fire was stalled at a road closure en route from Hamilton.
Demand for cheap butter sends queues out the door
Shoppers at Costco say they're saving hundreds by queuing for slabs of the $10/kg butter. Audio
New Auckland CBD height rules too low, housing group says
The skyscraper height limits are too restrictive, an advocacy group campaigning for more housing says.
Korean restaurant Tokki joins wave of Auckland eatery closures
The restaurant says they were fortunately not closing because of the economic crisis.
Fourth person charged over Gulf Harbour homicide appears in court
The fourth person charged over the death of Chinese woman Shulai Wang - whose body was found in the waters of Gulf Harbour more than a year ago - has appeared at the North Shore District Court on…
'End of an era': Shoppers mourn Smith & Caughey's closure
After 145 years in business, the Auckland department store will close on 31 July.
Fourth person charged in Gulf Harbour homicide case
A fourth person has been charged more than a year after a woman was found dead, stuffed in a black rubbish bag, in Gulf Harbour north of Auckland.
Planning for Auckland's rapidly growing 'vibrant' south
A strategy to help support one of Auckland's fastest-growing regions with housing and its thriving farming industry has been approved by Auckland Council.
Police investigate after child critically injured at Pukekohe school
The Ministry of Education's traumatic incident team is supporting a school south of Auckland after a child was critically injured last week.
Auckland museum loses $19k a day as it's forced to stay closed
It has been almost two weeks since asbestos was discovered at the museum.
Video: Man appears to have seizure in collision sport event
One of the men was able to be helped away on his feet, another slumped to the ground during the 'Run It Straight' event. Audio
Piha lifeguards save 26-year-old in dramatic rescue
Sam Johns was about to tuck into a morning coffee before the rescue.
