Auckland Region
In pictures: Auckland's Ramadan Night Markets
Auckland's Ramadan Night Markets returned for a successful third year at the New Lynn Community Centre on Saturday night.
Funding boost for Auckland CBD security
An employers' representative has welcome the news of a funding boost for downtown Auckland safety and security.
Two-week search for Auckland woman missing in forest called off
The search for a 79-year-old Auckland woman in the Pureora Forest near Taupo has been suspended.
Buildings evacuated after fire alarm in central Auckland
Dozens have people have been evacuated from buildings on a central Auckland street, including a film set, after a fire alarm.
Auckland city business boss presses case for downtown police station
The central city business association says a police station downtown is still necessary to crack down on crime.
'An amazing opportunity' - Rainbow Games celebrate sport for all walks of life
The clash of roller skates echoed through the Trust Arena in West Auckland today at the first day of the Rainbow Games. Audio
Police release name, photo of 'dangerous' suspect in kidnapping
Police believe the man was shot - either by himself or his accomplice - and he may be seeking medical help.
Homes damaged, nerves frayed as roadworks shake suburb
Residents say cracks are appearing in their houses as Point Chevalier roads are dug up.
Aotearoa's first Rainbow Games to begin with opening ceremony
Event director Tom Leonard sys the games create a welcoming environment for LGBTQIA+ people to try sport, some for the first time.
AT should address 'transport poverty' before charging for road use - councillors
Unless deficiencies affecting thousands of Aucklanders were fixed, there wasn't much hope of getting peak time charges across the line, Chris Darby says.
Teens arrested after petrol station, vape shop burglaries
Two teenagers have been charged after an aggravated burglary at an Auckland petrol station and burglary of a vape shop in Hamilton.
Kidnapping accused given three days before identity revealed
The man is facing charges over the kidnapping of a woman and use of a shotgun during an incident in Auckland on Tuesday night.
Large blaze at Auckland scrap metal site contained
A large pile of flock - a term for waste generated from steel recycling - had caught fire.
It's the corridor or the ambulance bay: ED bursting at seams
Every available space is being used, including procedure and plastering rooms. Audio
Auckland's western line trains cancelled 'until further notice'
Auckland Transport blamed a "Kiwirail track infrastructure issue" near the CBD's Britomart station.
Watch: Police swarm Auckland bar to arrest pair after kidnapping
Police say the victim, who was abducted in Beach Haven, is in hospital.
Families doing it tough after govt cuts food bank's funding
There's been an avalanche of demand for kai, but not enough money coming in to help. Audio
Woman 'dragged' out of bed during kidnapping, witness says
Police are on the hunt for a trio behind the attack, while a caregiver has told media in detail about what happened.
Hundreds fined, cars impounded at weekend street race meet-ups
Locations included Quay Street in central Auckland, Westgate, Onehunga, the North Shore and as far south as Mangatāwhiri.