Auckland Region
K Road closed as smoke seen pouring from apartment
A Fire and Emergency spokesperson said crews discovered a fire inside a second-floor apartment and that smoke had reached the stairwell.
Auckland mayor admits using phone while driving
Police are investigating Wayne Brown for taking a video call on his phone while driving, seen on a public livestream.
Probe launched after child dies following routine tonsil surgery
Southern Cross Healthcare says it is devastated a child died following a routine surgery at one of its hospitals.
'Going to be violence': Court cleared at tense murder case hearing
Tensions between rival gangs spilled over at a High Court hearing in Auckland for a Head Hunters member accused of murder.
Man dead after being found in water at beach
A local resident said the conditions were rough near Red Beach this morning.
Auckland teens linked to aggravated robberies arrested
Police said the offenders were caught after two dramatic pursuits across the city, with one member of the public assaulted and a police vehicle damaged.
Two arrested following 'disorder incidents' at Auckland FC match
Police at Mount Smart Stadium said they dealt with "several disorder incidents" at Saturday's match.
Person in critical condition after being hit by vehicle in Waitematā
The crash has closed Lincoln Road in Henderson, with motorists asked to avoid the area.
Couple out of pocket after builder ran three years over schedule
Deborah and Basil Richards were stuck with a $130,000 contractors' bill, despite having already paid the builder in advance.
Locals need more say on congestion charging plans - Auckland councillors
The transport committee is pushing for changes to a parliamentary bill
Homicide probe after man fatally stabbed in Manurewa
Despite medical attention, the victim died at the scene.
Few showers remain, but the worst of the bad weather is over - for now
The last of the bad weather is over, MetService says, after two days of severe weather alerts - but the rain will linger in some places.
Person dies after train and vehicle collide in Auckland's Penrose
A police investigation is underway.
Home detention for PAYE fraud topping $500,000
Victoria Sabrina Kalapa was charged with aiding or abetting a company she controlled to make PAYE deductions which were not paid to Inland Revenue.
Worst Children's Library shows parents what kids see online
A new event in Auckland on Saturday is aiming to get parents to see the breadth of distressing content available on the internet now. Audio
Hospital's faulty pipe upgrade marked as complete, when it wasn't
Health New Zealand has admitted it marked an upgrade to faulty pipes at Auckland City Hospital as complete when in fact it was not.
Cannabis operation goes up in smoke during house fire
Police are investigating a fire at an abandoned property in the suburb of Manurewa overnight.
Western Springs Speedway taking Auckland Council to court
The association is taking legal action against the decision to move the speedway from its home of almost 100 years.
Arrests made after teens flee in stolen car, damage police vehicles
An 18-year-old is before the courts and a 14-year-old has been referred to YouthAid.
