Auckland Region
Football's 'magic' helps Palestinians to feel supported in NZ
The "power of the game" lies in its ability to connect people, no matter their background, the organiser of a multicultural sports festival says. Audio
Auckland rugby player dies after brain injury during game
The father of three was airlifted to hospital, but died the next day.
Cost of living crisis: Families opt for Kiwisaver cashouts, cut back on food
Families are cutting back on essentials and withdrawing their KiwiSaver funds as they struggle with the rising cost of living, a budgeting service says.
What to do if you're caught in the middle of a store robbery
Armed robberies in daylight have been on the rise and the public is advised to leave the job to the police.
Te Huia supporters concerned funding for service will not continue
Advocacy groups say the train service is "developing well", but the transport minister says it's one of NZ's most heavily subsidised public transport services.
Woman arrested over hit and run death of Papatoetoe teen
Kaea Conan Matua was killed on 8 March.
Suitcase murders: Trial adjourned, trial date to be set
The trial for a woman accused of murdering her two children and hiding their remains in suitcases will not go ahead this week.
Chaos, panic and confusion during mall armed robbery
A 27-year-old man has been arrested for his alleged involvement in the robbery. Audio
Fresh allegations amid investigations into migrant exploitation at Auckland bowling alley
The Labour Inspectorate says its investigations into alleged worker exploitation at Metrolanes remain ongoing as further complaints surface.
Two rescued after boat capsizes while crossing Manukau bar
A person on a jet ski managed to rescue one person, while the other was rescued by the Westpac Rescue Helicopter.
Long-term Plan: South Aucklanders on what's important to them
More than 22,000 individuals in the region provided feedback, with 2200 of those living in the south Auckland wards.
'Tragedy': Rural Auckland settlement shaken by death of child in driveway
The death - the second of its kind in less than a week - had left locals "very affected", a local councillor says.
Child killed in driveway crash in rural Auckland
Police have closed a section of road after the second driveway fatality involving a child in the past week.
More Aucklanders than ever make submissions for Long Term Plan
The final plan will be adopted in June.
'Street of hell': Residents recount years of abuse from lodge tenants
The Parnell lodges' owners are being accused of putting profits ahead of any sense of social responsibility to residents.
Bus drivers worried they won't come home from work
An unprovoked attack on an Auckland bus driver is cruel and has highlighted the danger they face, FIRST Union says.
Is Ōtara town centre really alcohol free?
Ōtara town centre is legally an alcohol free zone, but "you wouldn't know it" according to some community advocates.
Farewell held for 'special couple' killed in ram attack
The family's loss, particularly under such unfortunate and tragic circumstances, was heartbreaking, the funeral celebrant said.
Port of Auckland plans to sell two wharf sites to council
It also wants seek fast-track approval for two projects. Audio
Inside NZ Post's huge new processing centre
The state-of-the-art facility opens this week, and it'll make it faster to deliver and track your online shopping.