Auckland news
'A guy came out and started blasting': Witness describes terrifying moment person shot
"Guys in balaclavas" were trying to grab a woman before one was shot, witness claims.
A new era for Piha surf club after 'nasty, gutless' looting in cyclone aftermath
Serial burglar Dylan Hendriks admitted similar offending, but he denied the Piha heist.
Steven Joyce: How to rescue Health NZ after merger missteps
OPINION: Three key changes that would help to right the health-sector ship.
Fog cancels flights at Auckland Airport
Travellers should check the airport's website for updates.
First look inside new five-star Horizon by SkyCity hotel
Locals were commissioned to make art within the new hotel to showcase this country.
Two badly hurt in serious crash
The road where the crash occurred appears to be partially blocked, police say.
Voices from the Pacific
Opinion: Māori and Pasifika wear their cultural tattoos with pride
OPINION: The markings are visual statements of who we are, and where we come from.
'He didn't need to die': Flu kills 27-year-old as his mum battled virus in ICU
'I’ve had the flu, we’ve all had the flu, but this is another dimension.'
An old sugar factory is providing the art sweetener in Taiwan
Tongan artist Tui Gillies is showing off her skills in a month-long residency.
Auckland Property news
First look inside new five-star Horizon by SkyCity hotel
Locals were commissioned to make art within the new hotel to showcase this country.
What analysts say about $2b Arvida takeover: What happens next?
Grant Samuel's adviser report is due out in the next few weeks, then what?
'High level of disappointment' - no pontoon bridge for Wynyard Quarter
Assurances that the existing bridge would be fixed by December doubted.
Auckland Sport news
Super Rugby Selections: Tuipulotu makes shock return for final
The latest team lists for the Super Rugby Pacific final have been announced.
Paris Olympics 2024: Teenager due to represent Tonga dies in diving accident
JJ Rice, 18, was raised in Tonga and often spoke about his love for his island home.
More Auckland news
First look inside new five-star Horizon by SkyCity hotel
Locals were commissioned to make art within the new hotel to showcase this country.
Two badly hurt in serious crash
The road where the crash occurred appears to be partially blocked, police say.
'Serial victim of domestic violence': Woman avoids life sentence for murdering partner
The 'serial' abuse victim had steel plates in her face after another man stomped her head.
'A miracle': Tradie escapes gunfire by millimetres in Beach Haven shooting
The unsuspecting tradie was sitting in his ute when someone opened fire on his vehicle.
Barking up the wrong tree: Dog rescued after possum pursuit left it stranded on branch
Arborist and firefighter coax pooch off her 'precarious' perch 8m up.
Floral tribute, school tie left at Auckland beach where body was found
A local on a morning run said it looked to be a 'young man'.
Racist abuse on Auckland bus: Police seek victims of latest attack
Police said they have opened an investigation and are yet to find the woman.
Manhunt under way in northwest Auckland for 'evil' repeat offender
'He is considered dangerous and should not be approached.'