Latest from Auckland Region

Brothel homicide: Police find car linked to inquiry

The blue Toyota Yaris was found in Mt Roskill.

Cop's story changes about night of colleague's alleged rape

Constable says he was nervous after receiving employment investigation letter.

Auckland bus drivers to strike on Friday over pay, hours

Union wants an extra 25c an hour pay increase and a reduction in the 14-hour shifts.

Waterview Tunnel crash: Delays for airport traffic

The crash is just outside the Waterview Tunnel.

Brothel manager found dead had 'feuds' with clients and staff

A manager found dead at an Auckland brothel had worked there for over 10 years.

'I don't feel safe in my country': Teenagers bottled in racist attack

Two teenagers were hospitalised after seven people assaulted the group.

'No sign of bed bugs': Auckland motel hits back

Motel manager reckons jellyfish or sea lice could be cause of customer's 200 bites.

High-profile NZ meth case: Man admits role in $144m drug bust

The man will be sentenced in April.

Coronavirus: Pilot denied haircut after Samoa trip - despite no cases

'I'd understand it if it were countries that had been infected with cases', the man said.

Commuter chaos: Delays as crash blocks northern motorway lane

A photo taken at the scene showed police and roadside workers clearing the scene.

Attempts to rescue pygmy killer whales unsuccessful at Waipū

It is only the second recorded stranding of pygmy killer whales reported in New Zealand.

Gagged and hog-tied victim died 'in unimaginable pain' - court told

The trial of two men accused of an Auckland murder has begun in the High Court.

Person dies after being hit by vehicle on North Shore

The person died at the scene.

Passenger 'kicked off bus for coughing'

Auckland Transport has labelled the reported behaviour "unacceptable".

Critical injuries after workplace accident

Emergency services rushed to the accident at Countdown Auckland City.

Brothel homicide: Police trying to ID dead man

Police are treating the death as a homicide.

Coronavirus: Avoid all travel to or in Italy, Mfat says

Due to the coronavirus, Kiwis have been told to avoid travel.

Beheaded dog: Givealittle raises $1000 for pet's cremation

A Givealittle has been set up for a pet's cremation after a devastated couple's discovery.