Latest from Auckland Region

Deadly conspiracy fails: How the Killer Beez thwarted inner-circle plot to kill rival

There was a fragile truce after weeks of gang warfare. The violence almost re-ignited.

'Concerning': Auckland's fire resources stretched thin in city blaze

Firefighters are concerned about the lack of heavy aerial trucks in the city.

Amateur fight event attracts police attention in Auckland

The contest, promoted by Dan Hooker, offers a $50,000 prize for 32 amateur fighters.

Auckland golf course at centre of flood plan debate as decision looms

'Why would you want to save the golf course when homes and businesses are being ruined?'

Will she or won't she? Deputy coy on potential mayoral bid, but reveals timeline

Speculation began when Desley Simpson's son registered desleyformayor.co.nz last year.

Heroin warning: Mislabelled white powder sparks Auckland drug alert

No benzodiazepine was detected; heroin presence was confirmed by ESR testing.

Judge grants mercy for phone repairer who went viral trying to AirDrop intimate photo

His name cannot be published but his face is all over the internet.

'Very uncomfortable': Cops called after man approaches teen on beach to take photos

Police discussed acceptable behaviour with the man after the incident.

Posh doggy daycare owner faces sentencing after 'repeated breaches'

Day of reckoning for doggy daycare owner Angela Beer.

'Stop ringing and calling people': Gang member tells mum while arranging drug drop

Sherryn Erikson’s home in Blockhouse Bay was used as the drop-off point in Auckland.

'Pretty damn lucky': Two off-duty lifeguards rescue drowning swimmer in Piha surf

Lamont and Sam Johns launched a rescue boat to save the 26-year-old.

Two controversial 'run it straight' events cancelled after safety backlash

The Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board opposed the event, citing safety risks.

Jail for woman who stabbed cabbie six times after announcing she couldn't pay fare

The woman, who had been out of prison less than a month, victimised an Afghan refugee.

Former top real estate agent's home detention bid thrown out despite 'savage' prison attack

The Crown calls Aaron Drever a calculated criminal lacking self-awareness.

From Ikea to Kmart: The biggest building projects taking shape in Auckland

Huge new retail outlets opening this year and next are set to change Auckland's shops.

NZ's largest corporate corruption case: How two Australians duped Spark with $20m in contracts

Corrupt company directors Sean Bryan and Mark Lester are headed to prison.

How water shapes the 2025 Matariki Festival in Auckland

A central programme, Matariki ki te Manawa, features exhibitions and performances.

Oyster farms to close after sewage overflows, Watercare fix years away

Mahurangi Oysters owner Jim Aitken says 10 operators in the area are affected.