Latest from Auckland Region

Graeme Burton prison attack: Senior gang member sentenced to preventive detention

Burton was left in a life-threatening condition and now suffers from diminished vision.

SkyCity turns off pokies, cuts numbers at gaming tables due to virus fears

SkyCity has announced changes to its casino areas in light of the coronavirus situation.

Cruise ship docks in Auckland - why passengers are allowed off

The Silver Muse could have up to 600 guests on board.

Coronavirus: Five people in isolation after sharing cup of wine with Patient 6 at mass

Mass has been eerily quiet since the man's test came back positive, priest says.

Tree wars: Fate of Western Springs' pines to be decided

The plan was first mooted in 2015 but has since faced strong local opposition.

Coronavirus: Mormon church temporarily shutdown

Churches are cancelling large events while others are suspending services entirely.

Organisers cancel Polyfest amid coronavirus concerns

One of New Zealand schools' biggest events has been cancelled.

Dome Valley attacker's sentence shortened

One of the women involved in the attack will serve a shorter prison sentence.

Rejected: Man who fatally assaulted teen Eli Holtz fails in sentence appeal bid

Man who beat a teen to death at an Auckland CBD intersection fails in appeal bid.

Coronavirus: Russell Brand cancels NZ tour

British comedian Russell Brand has cancelled his tour of New Zealand.

KiwiBuild apartments sell seven times faster than other units: report

KiwiBuild flats are the "success story" of the Auckland apartment market, report says.

Outrageous! Classic Kiwi TV house faces uncertain future

TV house sits on land zoned for intensification.

Rampant West Auckland rats kill native kōkako chicks

"The loss of every single egg and chick we saw this breeding season is terribly sad."

Coronavirus: Kiwis must by own tickets home, touring company says

The touring company says the Kiwis need to get on board a flight as soon as possible.

Epsom brothel homicide: Police name 30-year-old victim

Police still want to speak to those with information.

Churches advised to drop communion on the tongue and using one cup

The Ministry of Health is recommending churches stop using a shared cup for communion.

Read all about it: Unity Books scoops top award at London Book Fair

Central city bookshop was awarded for "their wonderful and 'dangerously tempting' store".

'Bloody stressful': 40 Kiwis stuck at Italian airport amid coronavirus shutdown

Coronavirus: Group of about 40 is stuck in limbo at the airport, without a flight home.