Latest from Auckland Region

Fresh Harbour Bridge warning; severe gales, rain sweep south

Buller Electricity is cut off from the national grid - leaving the region without power.

Woman named who was found dead after living in car in Auckland street

Remuera neighbours did not realise the woman was living in her car for months.

Sacked, shunned, called a paedo: How misery continued for acquitted teacher

He had been accused of touching three female students inappropriately.

Expect more monkeypox infections in NZ after Auckland case, expert warns

Protection measures for Covid-19 also help stop monkeypox spreading, expert says.

7461 Covid cases today, 622 people in hospital - 'significant increase'

Cases, hospitalisations and deaths have been rising as the BA.5 strain gains ground.

Ferries to Half Moon Bay replaced by Ubers tonight

Fullers360 says disruption is due to operational requirements.

Countdown denies man, 50, zero % beer because he was with daughter, 16

"I was dangerously close to being a 'Karen' when I pushed back against the rules."

Teen beaten 'beyond recognition', Dad frustrated alleged attackers not arrested

Father frustrated police yet to arrest boys after son beaten at party.

9307 new Covid cases today, 22 deaths - another counting glitch reported

Yesterday a computer glitch caused case numbers to be overcounted by more than 4000.

Dr Sean Sweeney: Test rugby shows why we need the City Rail Link

As any Eden Park aficionado will tell you, getting out of the stadium is a challenge.

Two motorbikes seized, 55 infringements after dangerous' driving at gang funeral

Multiple people have been charged with driving-related offences.

Woman found dead in car in Remuera told helpers she had no family

Residents had previously tried to help the woman, but 'she declined all assistance'.

Alleged Devonport carjacking: Witness heard crash then man shouting 'repent'

A 23-year-old man is facing a number of charges.

'Really concerning': Auckland bottle shop criticised for initially allowing Afterpay

Afterpay for alcohol "getting into the mainstream and that's really, really concerning".

Omicron outbreak: 13,344 Covid cases, 23 deaths; school holiday warning

Parents are being warned to monitor kids' health over the looming school holidays.

Weather: Heavy rain and snow closes southern roads, skifields

Heavy rain warnings are in place in some parts of the country.

Fire closes off part of Tī Rākau Drive, East Auckland

Traffic is being diverted as a result and bus services are affected.

Carjacking, armed police and locked-down schools on dramatic day in Auckland

Two of our wealthiest suburbs were ground zero for a series of terrifying incidents.