Auckland Region
Where to see in the New Year with a bang
A rundown on some of the best festivals and public events to ring in 2025 - and where to catch the best fireworks displays.
Store owner still has safety fears months after robbery
A jewellery store owner is still concerned about safety, months after being hospitalised in a robbery.
Motorcyclist dies after Murupara crash
Two motorcyclists were critically injured in crashes in Auckland and the Whakatāne district.
Rural Auckland left without power following high winds
Some households in rural north Auckland have been without power for more than 24 hours after high winds brought down trees and branches onto power lines.
Landlord's over-zealous gardening costs him $1120
'Passionate' gardener crossed the line with tenants, tribunal says.
Trio nabbed with $2700 of shoplifted swag, police say
Police say they have caught three men with $2700 of shoplifted loot, after a sticky fingered Boxing Day spree.
Geese v police, as geese take over Auckland highway
A gaggle of Canada geese that sparked warnings to motorists have been persuaded to move on.
'Devastating' fire at Piha RSA building
Five fire trucks descended on the west Auckland coastal settlement of Piha on Thursday night, after a blaze at the local RSA.
South Auckland councillor to step down
Angela Dalton said she plans to retire from local politics after five years and serving two terms as Manurewa-Papakura councillor.
Auckland mayor Wayne Brown claps back at online trolls in Xmas message
"Jeez, where do these people come from?" he said in a video posted on social media.
January's Auckland rail shutdown: What you need to know
The January shutdown was to allow for KiwiRail to complete rail rebuild works that are crucial to the successful opening of City Rail Link in 2026.
Hundreds sit down to giant community lunches, as need soars
As more than 700 people sit down to community Christmas Day lunches, the levels of need in the community this year are the worst it has been, both Auckland and Wellington city missioners say.
Auckland man accused of petrol theft speaks out
Buddhika Rajapakse, who is based in Auckland, has received two letters from BP telling him he's driven off from a petrol station in Whanganui without paying for fuel.
Two dead, as holiday road toll begins
Two people have died after crashes in the first 12 hours of the holiday road toll period, and both sides of State Highway 2 has been closed in Lower Hutt, after a crash.
Asian dessert stores snowball, offering sweet treats amid downturn
An increasing number of Asian style dessert parlours and bakeries have opened in Auckland in the past year.
Indian Christmas traditions light up New Zealand
In recent years, cherished customs from southern India's Christian community have been finding a home in New Zealand.
How to pay $1.2m for a Christmas tree
About a third of the $1.2 million spent on Auckland's downtown Christmas tree are costs associated with the installation of the tree for the first two years, new information from the Auckland Council…
Two seriously injured after shooting in Auckland
Two people are in hospital with serious injuries after a firearms incident in Hobsonville on Sunday night.
Acclaimed Auckland restaurant popular with celebs to close
The owners of an Auckland restaurant once ranked one of the best fine dining establishments in the world has announced it will be closing soon.
Man seriously injured in 'altercation' on motorway on-ramp
Police are speaking to a number of people after a group fight broke out, landing a man in hospital.
