Auckland Region

It says there's been a reduction in violent crime based on the latest quarterly statistics but the ministry says the numbers should be considered indicative only.

"Some might ask 'how this is legal', but it certainly is: wherever you pay rates you can vote," an official says.

Auckland residents are pleased the council has approved a plan for how it'll deal with land bought from homeowners. Audio

Kerrin Leoni accused Mayor Wayne Brown of "bully behaviour" against his deputy Desley Simpson.

From today, Auckland Transport is upping its parking prices by 50 cents an hour, catching some by surprise. Audio

The council is expected to purchase 1215 high-risk homes by the end of 2025 - as part of the buyout shared with the government, costing $352 million.

Police said a car collided with a pole on Carrington Rd on Monday morning.

As of April 11, 3813 fines remain unpaid.

Police have been speaking with a 50-year-old man who will appear in the Pukekohe District Court, charged with male assaults female.

Police said the victim got to Waitākere Hospital about 3.30am with serious injuries to his thigh and back.

A couple dedicated to serving the vulnerable had their lives shattered on what was meant to be the start of a joyful family holiday.

Roughly 24 firefighters are at the scene on Grassways Avenue, and are asking the public to avoid the area.

The man and woman were taken into police custody on Thursday.

Part of Auckland Airport has been evacuated, in response to an incident.

The four pups, born last month, are healthy, strong and curious.

As housing hardship deepens across Aotearoa New Zealand, not-for-profit Orange Sky Aotearoa has launched a permanent, free laundry pod in Māngere.

The school's principal said the allegations do not align with the school's values, teaching standards, or the law.

A Fire and Emergency spokesperson said crews discovered a fire inside a second-floor apartment and that smoke had reached the stairwell.

Police are investigating Wayne Brown for taking a video call on his phone while driving, seen on a public livestream.

Southern Cross Healthcare says it is devastated a child died following a routine surgery at one of its hospitals.