Latest from Auckland Region

Letters: Manukau Harbour port option unfathomable

Letters on Ports of Auckland, managed isolation, the National Party and rail challenges.

Cruel twist: Family's insurance battle after tornado wrecked home

Eden Tudman curled into a ball in her bathtub. Above her a tornado ripped off the roof.

Simon Wilson: Another wretched port report

The latest report on Auckland's port fails to address any of the most pressing issues.

Auckland's high rainfalls won't be enough to end drought

Above-average rainfall won't save Auckland's drought.

Constable Matthew Hunt's funeral: 'You have taken a piece of us with you'

'Every day, in every way, you made me so so proud,' mum tells mourners.

Crown seeks to lay terrorism charge against Auckland man

The matter was heard in the High Court at Auckland today.

Exclusive interview: 'Very stressed' - the Covid-infected man who escaped isolation

A man with Covid-19 who went on an unauthorised jaunt around Auckland's CBD speaks

Covid-19 escapee's casual stroll: 'We just saw this guy walk out'

A man who witnessed the Covid-19 escapee case absconding didn't realise who he was.

Wild weather: 25,000 homes and businesses lost power, fallen trees in Auckland

Three power poles and a parked car damaged as stormy weather rocks the north.

Bystander guides distressed woman back to shore

'I just kept her talking and held her hand.'

National Party donations: MP Jami-Lee Ross back in High Court on SFO charges

Independent MP Jami-Lee Ross has appeared in the High Court at Auckland this morning.

Wild Wednesday: Auckland tornado warning, prospect of power cuts

Wild winds that could cause tornadoes and gale surges forecast for North Island

Quick-thinking driver's dramatic motorway rescue

Keegan Jones leaped into action when he realised the other driver was having a seizure.

Port's Manukau shifts raises environmental, iwi concerns

But they can be addressed, say advocates, and such a shift presents new opportunities.

Noel Leeming under investigation for selling products not in stock

An investigation is underway after nearly 60 complaints were filed in the last six months.

Auckland trains halted after car drives on the tracks, driver taken to hospital

The car appeared to be left abandoned on the tracks.

Fatal hit and run: Disqualified driver charged over 79yo's death

Police have made an arrest after the fatal hit and run.

St Johns shooting: Second murder charge likely, trial date set for charged pair

The man charged with murdering Clifford Umuhuri has appeared in court today