Latest from Auckland Region

Meet the Kiwi star of the Netflix hit show 'Tattoo Redo'

From Whangārei to New York, the latest Netflix hit has a Kiwi accent in there.

Gang tensions: Police investigate shooting of two Head Hunters

Gang members taken to hospital, innocent woman caught in crossfire of separate gang war.

Auckland Council sued again: E-scooters 'endanger, intimidate' pedestrians

Pedestrian advocacy group is arguing large numbers of scooters on footpaths are unlawful.

Special needs taxi contract torn up after two weeks

Co-op Taxis gave up the contract by "mutual agreement" with the Ministry of Education.

Two bosses at top school struck down with serious health issues months apart

The pair have been forced to resign or take leave because of serious health issues.

Watch: Knife-wielding robber rips out till at Auckland shop

'Someone at home is going to know who this guy is.' - police

Wild weather: Auckland gales and snow in the south

Thunderstorms will light up North Island skies across the day before a wild weekend.

Covid-19: Two new arrivals, person in MIQ taken to hospital

Counties Manukau DHB said the travellers did not have Covid but required same protocols.

New health indicators system to keep healthcare service accountable

New system will keep the sector accountable.

Up to 150 homes in Auckland still with no power

Up to 350 homes in Auckland remained without power last night.

'I don't want to go to Rotorua': Burnt car victim speaks out

Three cars were destroyed and at least two others damaged.

Auckland Film Studios gets $30m govt funding for expansion

Auckland Council is chipping in another $5m for the overall $35m project.

Ninth Michael Hill jewellery store targeted in heist

Two stores were hit by burglars at Dress Smart on Sunday.

Robertson wants 2nd harbour crossing accelerated, $785m cycling bridge could go

Grant Robertson wants the Government to speed up work on another Waitematā crossing.

'Prepare for morning without power': Wild winds hammer Auckland

Fallen trees have damaged houses and cars and brought down power lines.

Anapela Polata'ivao: 'I want to tell stories about the human condition'

Anapela Polataivao is an actor, writer, director with numerous awards under her belt.

Vulnerable people may skip mass vaccination events - health professionals

GP clinics are a better option for high-risk and vaccine-hesitant people, professor says.

Terminally ill man seeking treatment overseas stuck in MIQ limbo

David Willetts, who has myeloma, has been trying for over a month to secure a spot in MIQ.