Latest from Auckland Region

Person taken to hospital after Harbour Bridge lanes closed due to 'police issue'

All four lanes have now reopened and one person taken to hospital.

More time for inmates in Killer Beez revenge attack, acquitted guards return to work

Three prison guards were also charged and later acquitted over the vicious prison fight.

Police concerned for second missing woman and daughter

It's the second report of a woman and young girl missing in two days.

Nostalgia alert: Whittaker's new limited edition chocolate revealed

The chocolate bar was inspired by a Kiwi baking classic.

Car pile-ups on Northern Motorway blocking lanes, causing delays

Two crashes involving several vehicles are causing delays on the Northern Motorway.

'Example of racism': Aviation security tell flyer his carved Māori walking stick a 'mini-taiaha'

Security claimed the carved walking stick was 'mini-taiaha'.

Police 'concerned' for welfare of woman, child missing in Auckland

Maiarangi Te Waiti, 25, is believed to have a young girl with her.

Nurse denies giving strong sedatives to children without permission

The nurse denied administering the drugs without a prescription or supervision.

Nappies, rubbish and drug use: Rental abandoned in 'atrocious' state

Auckland landlord says his tenants left property in an appalling condition.

Gangbusters: Patches on the rise as NZ gang scene 'revitalised'

Bay of Plenty is the district with the most gang members, with 1359 on the list.

Nurse in hot water over strong sedatives to kids

Nurse facing disciplinary action after giving strong drugs like Ketamine to children.

Police have named a man who died in Onehunga

A man who died on Sunday night has been named as Rōmana Tautahi Rōmana.

Mum's grief over 30-year-old's homicide: 'She was unrecognisable'

Brenda Reuben urges anyone with information about her daughter's death to contact police.

Cop on trial: 'I'll f***ing Taser you'

A constable is accused of assaulting a woman while trying to elicit information from her.

First photos: Six-figure bill to repair storm-ravaged The Cloud

Mayor Goff admits his first thought was whether venue was worth repairing.

Watch: Spectacular lightning strike from Harbour Bridge

Harbour Bridge drivers were hit by blinding white light as the storm raged.

'Tornado' hits waterfront, leaves path of destruction

Auckland may feel some reprieve today, but the trough is expected to move to the east.

Booze vote looms out west

Campaign group searching for candidates for local elections.