Auckland Region
Shock at new container-style Kāinga Ora apartments
"They look like those storage containers put on top of each other," said stunned locals.
'Businesses are dying' amid concerns Auckland city crime worsening
Criminals are harassing staff, stealing and intimidating customers, city centre business owners say.
Auckland pool investigates after two men found unconscious
The pair had to be resuscitated by staff and a visiting doctor at the the Olympic Pools in Auckland.
NZ Post won't deliver to homes in new development
Residents say it's 'ridiculous' they have not received mail for a year, while they can see posties delivering letters down the road. Audio
Large blaze that engulfed Onehunga hair salon extinguished
Emergency services are at the scene of a large fire which has badly damaged a hair and beauty clinic in Auckland's Onehunga in Auckland.
NRL live updates: Warriors defeat Dolphins
The Warriors took a stunning victory over the Dophins tonight in a game that went down to the wire.
Southern Steel inflict four-goal loss on Northern Mystics
The Southern Steel have overcome a late rally and brutal Northern Mystics defence to post their second win of the ANZ Premiership season.
Staff revived men found unconscious at bottom of Auckland swimming pool
Two men who got into trouble in the water at an Auckland pool on Saturday night had to be resuscitated by staff and a visiting doctor.
Five artists who prove there's more to south Auckland than hip-hop
Think you know the sound of south Auckland? TAHI presenter (and proud resident) So'omalo Iteni Schwalger introduces five musicians who show the local scene's range. Video
Two people in critical condition after incident at pool
The people, described by a witness as men in their 20s or 30s, have been rushed to hospital.
Recap: Moana Pasifika v Waratahs
Look back at all the action from Go Media Mt Smart Stadium in Auckland.
Ferns bounce back in ruthless style
The Black Ferns have hammered Australia in Albany to end their Pacific Nations campaign.
Aussies put on Lego showcase 'in a way you haven't seen before'
Childhood friends Alex Towler and Jackson Harvey are bringing their retrofuturistic Lego exhibition to the Auckland Museum this winter. Audio
Funding boost aims to clear Auckland waterways of debris
The $2 million funding includes $400,000 for community-led clean-ups, and $200,000 for a marketing campaign.
Same thieves believed behind four break-ins at Auckland cafe in 10 days
First, the thieves took a safe - so staff replaced it. Then they came back for another safe, and another.
Teen dies in stabbing at bus station, police patrol hubs as violence spikes
A teen has been fatally stabbed at a Dunedin bus hub amid been rising fears about safety at stations.
Gas leak in central Auckland partially shut Queen Street
A Fire and Emergency spokesperson said they were called to reports of the smell of gas at The Strand arcade at 1.49pm.
Fatal Hillpark house fire started in chimney, no smoke alarms found
Kiwa Ropitini-Fairburn, 25, and Tony Marsters, 24, died in the blaze on Freshney Place earlier this month.
Man arrested in Auckland over chocolate bar theft
Police say the arrest related to an earlier incident, when a shop in the city was found to be selling stolen chocolate.
Elderly train worker left unconscious from assault
Auckland police are seeking a man over an assault which left an elderly train worker unconscious in March.