Auckland Region
Ponsonby Rd shooting: Hone Kay-Selwyn son of film-maker Don Selwyn
RNZ understands the gang member police believe shot and killed a man in Auckland was the son of Don Selwyn.
Mental health facility's ward only fully staffed for six shifts in 2023
Across the system last year a quarter of all nursing shifts were understaffed, but some areas fared much worse than others.
Four sought in relation to Auckland Queen Street incident
Three men and a woman are being sought by police after an incident in central Auckland.
Auckland's Sandringham dairy stabbing: Third defendant pleads guilty to aggravated robbery
One of the men charged in relation to dairy worker Janak Patel's murder has pleaded guilty to aggravated robbery as family members of the slain man wiped away tears.
Shooting victim named as Robert Sidney Horne
In a social media post, Horne's family said they expected the coroner to release his body on Wednesday.
Relief that proposed 35-year lease at Port of Auckland off the table
Advocacy group 'Stop Stealing our Harbour' believe the 35-year lease proposal for the Port of Auckland - which is now off the table - was an ill-conceived plan.
How Ports of Auckland plans to deliver $1b profits to council
But there are no penalties if it does not keep up its end of the bargain. Audio
Auckland's western train line commuters can expect more reliable services 'in the coming months'
Work to rebuild the foundations of the Western Line in preparation for the City Rail Link is nearly complete.
Ponsonby shooting: More security, police patrols needed, bar owner says
Ponsonby Road businesses are looking to fund their own extra security guards after a fatal shooting on the street.
More Fullers ferry services to resume normal timetable after disruptions
Services have been restricted for six months due to staff shortages.
Ponsonby shooting: Hone Kay-Selwyn sought by police
The 31-year-old has a warrant for arrest for unlawful possession of a firearm. Here's how the situation has unfolded.
Watch: Elderly woman knocked to the ground in unprovoked attack
A 43-year-old man has been arrested in Auckland after an elderly woman was viciously knocked to the ground in an unprovoked attack in broad daylight on Sunday.
Port of Auckland long-term lease taken off the table, mayor says
Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown says Port of Auckland land, assets and operations will be retained under council ownership.
'There's got to be more help' - Auckland mayor shocked at Ponsonby shooting
As police continue to search for a gunman after Sunday's fatal shooting in Ponsonby, mayor Wayne Brown has expressed his shock.
'Extremely dangerous': Police hunting for man after fatal Ponsonby Road shooting
Police say members of the public should not approach a man believed to be behind the shooting.
The residents who will be hardest hit by congestion charging
South Aucklanders face a lack of reliable and affordable public transport, meaning they'll cop any charges the worst, the local board says.
Labour says Government's water plan will see some councils 'left out in the cold'
Meanwhile, the party and National are also odds about whose plan to fix the pipes will cost more. Audio
Public transport advocates push for Te Huia funding
More than 200 people signed a petition, calling for the government to continue funding the service.
Woman seeks $30k refund from builder as garage sits unfinished
"I think he's blocked me": Roshni Devi says a builder has left her in the lurch with an unfinished job and poorly done flooring.
Auckland Transport in talks with NZTA to share costs of congestion charge
AT could introduce charges for using strategic roads from early 2026.