Latest from Auckland Region Emergency Management

Police flush out drug details

Aucklanders will undergo anonymous police drug testing by flushing the toilet in cutting-edge research that will help reveal the city's drug-taking habits.

Outsider all business in race to lead Supercity

John Palino, restaurateur, businessman, actor and suave Auckland mayoral candidate is busy in the kitchen of his smart, two-bedroom apartment.

Thousands without power, roads closed as storm batters NI (+photos)

Tsunami could catch Auckland off its guard