Latest from Auckland Region

Car 'ripped in half' and 10 injured in Auckland crash

A girl and a woman remain critically ill in hospital this morning.

Dog walker knocked out in 'unprovoked attack'

Kick to the face knocked man out and broke his jaw, police say.

'Lives shattered': Business owners slam CRL compo snub

Owner of one of NZ's oldest pubs says says more than 100 families on the brink of ruin.

Man charged after bomb threats at Whenuapai Air Force Base

Police say he is due to appear before the Waitākere District Court this afternoon.

Ports of Auckland fraudster leaves prison as his lover awaits sentence

More than $368,000 of Auckland ratepayers' money was stolen in an invoice scam.

Monster marlin: First 'grander' of the year caught by Kiwi

"We didn't realise how big it was really until it hit the deck."

Colin Craig 'ambitious, self-absorbed, hypocritical': judge

Justice Kit Toogood has reflected on his time watching the Conservative Party founder.

Wild weather warning: Massive waves set to hit coast

Heavy southwest swells on most coasts are expected from Friday through the weekend.

Simon Wilson: Goff v Tamihere, the first poll numbers

First poll results for Auckland mayoral race show big gap between the leading candidates.

Fares-free: Auckland public transport free for a day to celebrate milestone

The public will get free trips on buses, trains and "most ferries" on June 23.

'Trapped in his own body': Toddler's family in desperate plea for help

Heath can't even crawl due to his condition, treatment for one year would cost $660,000.

Heartbroken son: Mum killed while writing a text at the wheel

Over $14 million in fines issued since it became illegal for drivers to use their phones.

The D-Day invasion: How a Kiwi led the way

This week marks the 75th anniversary of the Allied invasion of Normandy.

Nearly $100,000 worth of antique vehicles stolen

A $5000 reward has been offered for the safe return of the items.

Racial attack: Kiwi beaten, abused in daylight assault

Man assaulted, racially abused on an Auckland street - in broad daylight.

Road rage: Man punches 14yo girl in face, police slammed for slow response

Mother of 14yo girl punched by man in road- rage attack critical of slow police response.

Golfers shaken after being shot at on the course

Whangaparaoa Golf Club has warned players to stay vigilant after shots were fired.

Quickcat problems: Frustrated ferry commuters forced to wait

A ferry's engine-cooling problem causes delays, frustration for Waiheke Island commuters.