Latest from Auckland Region

'We just need to hear from our Govt': Kiwis trapped in Vanuatu plead for mercy flights

An Auckland couple and their two young children are among Kiwis stuck in Vanuatu.

Auckland set to record its highest number of graffiti incidents in past five years

Auckland Council is using new methods to fight graffiti because of an uptick in tagging.

'The supermodels of the dog world': What it's like to own a greyhound

Racing dogs also 'incredibly lazy' in retirement, a rescue owner says.

Franklin Road lights up for Christmas

Homes along Franklin Road in Auckland have once again adorned their properties with Christmas lights, running between the 7th and 24th of December. Video / NZ Herald

New Zealand's brand new schools: Are any being built near you?

School planners have focused on NZ's fastest growing suburbs over the next two years.

Residents 'insulted' after NZTA scraps upgrade for 'worst intersection in NZ'

The intersection is described as the worst in New Zealand.

Kiwi boxer who took on Joseph Parker and all comers has died

The boxer was once pitted against Sonny Bill Williams, but dropped after being arrested.

Homicide investigation launched in Clendon Park

Homicide investigation launched after man presents at South Auckland medical centre with gunshot wounds. Video / NZ Herald

Watch: ‘I just embraced the Steve Irwin instincts in me’: Brothers rescue beached shark with bare hands

Brothers showed “fantastic empathy”, but expert sounds warning for set net users.

Man appears in court after security guard stabbed in neck outside city mall

The security guard was critically injured and remains in hospital after surgery overnight.

Whooping cough epidemic declared NZ-wide

It comes after case numbers spiked in May, June, July and again in September.

Avondale commuters advised of traffic delays after fire

Delays easing after road reopened.

Pony Express? Motorist stunned at 213km/h speeding ticket for horsefloat

The police admit there was an issue with cameras detecting truck speeds at this site.

'Reckless, unlawful, irresponsible': Police furious at Tamaki's highway convoy

Police say thousands of people were affected by Saturday's convoy.

'Utmost grace': Lorde backs MPs' haka, sweary take on Treaty bill

Star singer lends her voice to back Te Pāti Māori MPs' protest.

Tamaki blasts lack of respect for NZ flag after leading highway-blocking convoy

Destiny Church leader, supporters are protesting the flying of flags other than NZ's.

Watch: Vehicle rammed as weapon-wielding groups clash outside Auckland hospital

SUV reversed at speed, bat flung and metal pole used as spear during dispute.

Off-duty lifeguards' desperate attempt to save woman's life at notorious West Auckland beach

The victim's family were at the beach shortly before paramedics pronounced she had died.