Regional GDP growth is up across 12 out of New Zealand's 15 regions.

The store had been open for less than a month when up to $10,000 of stock was stolen.

Miriyana Alexander checks into an executive suite and enjoys a Sodashi facial.

Freddie the cat disappeared in 2015, but is back in his family's new home 18 months later.

Billionaire entrepreneur in Auckland tonight where he will be interviewed by John Key.

Heavy downpours are heading directly for Auckland this evening.

A car has crashed into a building in Ponsonby.

He bumped into Bill English in a hotel lobby today and is set to meet John Key tomorrow.

Twelve things Helen Van Berkel learned on her free Auckland walk.

Two separate police pursuits ended in crashes on Thursday evening

P&O Cruises is expanding its New Zealand operations.

A Music in the Parks event in Pt Chevalier turned into drunken chaos over the weekend.

Water consumption down, but still above the target.

The injured man was flown by rescue helicopter to Auckland City Hospital after the crash.

An award winning Kiwi musician will be shaving his hair off for charity tomorrow.

Paul Walsh wants to thank people for the positive response to his Murray Ball tribute.

Heavy storms, rainwater run-off and low-lying land pose a flood risk to about 16,000 properties in the Auckland region.

Emergency road repairs close two northbound lanes near Nelson St off-ramp.

Parents of pupils who attend an Auckland school contaminated with asbestos are pulling their kids out of the school.

Police were ordered to shoot runaway security dog Grizz by airport staff.

An Auckland family's home has flooded up to 12 times in seven years despite it being a no flood risk area according to council plans.

Auckland Mayor planning shake-up of council functions, including water and stormwater, which have been in the spotlight following last week's downpours.

A young Auckland woman's tragic death saved six lives on her 20th birthday.

National has stepped up its attacks on Labour's biggest weapon, Jacinda Ardern.

The man is accused of kidnapping a 23-year-old woman and assaulting her.

Auckland is expected to deliver the most jobs in New Zealand over the coming years.

Man flown to hospital after slipping on wet floor and putting his hand through a pane of glass.

The man charged in connection with an attack on a young woman in a Riverhead quarry can now be identified.

The EQC said people affected by last week's storms have three months to lodge a claim.

The victim was "extremely relieved" to hear the news of the man's arrest.