Latest from Auckland Region

Pet Refuge: What will the $300,000 raised be spent on?

Donations for the refuge skyrocketed past the $250k target...here's where it is all going.

Teen charged in relation to Auckland robberies and assaults

The teen will appear in the Auckland Youth Court later this week.

'Don't be creepy': CAA issues drone warning to real estate agents

Drone operators who breach CAA rules could face prosecution or fines.

Parenting blogger Maria Foy's health battle, and why she's talking about it

The Happy Mum Happy Child founder is telling her story to help others.

Three people injured in two car crash in Papakura

One person is speaking to police in relation to the crash.

Auckland motorway closures: What you need to know

Next week NZTA will close 48 separate stretches of Auckland motorway from 9pm to 5am.

City of Sales: Inside look at Auckland's property investors

With the boom years over, property investors gather to learn how to get rich in a downturn

Would you live here? Garage renos aimed at vulnerable tenants

Garage conversions add value to a house sale, but have been described as "exploitation".

Search for plane missing on Coromandel Peninsula

The two-seater aircraft's last known position was in a rugged area.

Kiwi sports star linked to international drug conspiracy case loses suppression

A prominent sportsman was linked to an international drug conspiracy.

Road toll horror: 19 kids killed on NZ roads so far this year

Eighteen children have died on New Zealand roads since the start of the year already.

Commuter chaos: Multiple crashes close roads, train services back in action

Motorway crashes cleared and trains on the move again after signal failure.

Man tasered and arrested at large house fire in Papatoetoe

The fire started just before 11.30am at a property on Carlie St.

Brazen cat-sized rats out and about in Titirangi

Rats as long as 30cm have been seen scurrying around the village.

Auckland Mayor Phil Goff plants millionth tree of his term

He made the pledge to reach a million planted during the 2016 election campaign.

Fined $177,000 for illegal practices, she still manages properties. How can this be?

Landlord Debbie Iskandar failed to lodge tenant bonds and rented out sub-standard homes.

Miscarriage of justice: Auckland man's convictions quashed

Father who called police for assistance ended up being charged.

Passengers exposed to measles on two Jetstar flights

A passenger with measles travelled on Jetstar flights while infectious on June 6 and 8.