Latest from Auckland Region

'I hope there's space for more of our people at the table'

It started with two friends from South Auckland who had an idea for a new podcast.

'They have betrayed us': massive Auckland protest against contentious fast-track bill

Opponents fear environmental impact of Government's proposed law change.

'I aim to portray a paradise where people aren't judged on their gender or sexuality'

Proud fa'afafine (transwoman) artist Yuki Kihara has an exhibition with a message.

Finalists for inaugural NZ science journalism gongs announced

Reporters Jamie Morton, Sasha Borissenko and Grace Tinetali-Fiavaai are among finalists.

Long weekend traffic builds as holidaymakers return home

Yes, Auckland traffic is the worst.

What it’s like to be young and living on the street in Auckland

From sleeping on a playground slide aged 13 to developing PTSD.

Missing Auckland woman found safe and well after search

Police said members of the public helped them in their search.

Last call for submissions to help support Samoan citizenship bill

Submissions close tonight at 11.59pm.

Inside the $15 million cannabis drug bust at former Auckland market gardens

Drug set-up was the largest police have found in Counties Manukau.

Opinion: What it’s like to be an Asian journalist working in mainstream media

"Journalism is about highlighting narratives often neglected by mainstream media."

‘Extraordinary’: Meet the husband and wife diagnosed with breast cancer a year apart

Man was so shocked at his diagnosis that he initially told people he had “chest cancer”.

‘Her face was covered in blood’: Mum, baby showered in glass when car crashed into eatery

Mum and baby injured, with 14-month-old needing surgery, in frightening incident.

'10 times better': Why some Kiwis are ditching NZ for Australia

'It is just so hard for people to survive.'

Double-fatal fire: Cafe Hanoi executive chef pays tribute to his workers

"They weren’t scared of hard work. They would’ve done well."

Snowy south, sunny north in weekend of weather contrasts

'Choice' weather is on the way for our biggest city but there are snow warnings for south.

Young Rotuman-Kiwis urged to learn the language

The United Nations lists Rotuman as one of the most endangered languages in the world.

NZ's animal-related deaths: 37 people killed in past 15 years - bees, elephant among list

The Coroner has released a list of animals, sharsk and insects that have proven deadly.

Ministerial delegation to spend more time in Vanuatu ahead of final leg

The Government has announced a total of $15.5m for climate change and policing in Vanuatu.