Crime down but homelessness still an issue in Auckland CBD
Police in Auckland say they're focused on ensuring people feel safe coming into the city.
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Fate of ‘dangerous’ high-rise apartment block decided by Auckland Council
Residents were threatened with having to leave their homes by Monday.
SkyCity chairman Julian Cook on new CEO, Wild West of online gaming
After years of drama, will SkyCity's fortunes change with a new CEO coming from Las Vegas?
Deadline looms for Auckland stadium
The debate over a definitive stadium solution has been going on for more than a decade.
'Cheeky soul': Family remember 'dearly loved' Auckland CBD motorcycle crash victim
The 27-year-old was found with critical injuries and died at the scene.
Auckland ratepayers subsidise $15m towing fees over five years
The subsidy is about $200 for every vehicle towed.
Connor Lamb named as victim of Auckland CBD motorcycle crash
The 27-year-old was found with critical injuries and died at the scene.
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Wild Viaduct party: Four arrested as police called in with riot shields, pepper spray
Witnesses say revellers charged straight at police.
Caught on video: Bungling young bandit jailed for jewellery heist
He and his underage accomplices hit two Auckland businesses, causing $400,000 in losses.
The best free things to do in Auckland
A long weekend in Auckland doesn't have to break the bank.
'Be prepared to seize every opportunity at any given time'
Eseta Rasmussen, 16, travelled to New York for a UN conference on women empowerment.
'Danger to this country': Amateur bomb-maker claimed he had enough explosives to level Sky Tower
“This just has to stop," the judge said as she reviewed his long history of causing havoc.
Peter Gordon's Homeland restaurant to close its doors
The site is due to be part of a major redevelopment.
Auckland dairy robbery committed by three 501s who met in Australian detention
Poa Pua turned to P after arriving in NZ with little support, a court has heard.
'Don’t be scared to try something new' - Marcellin College student Tomislav Jurisich
Tomislav Jurisich, 17, has performed on the Tongan stage at Polyfest three times.
Housing Minister grants Auckland Council one-year extension to devise new intensification rules
Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown's been pushing for an extension, now Chris Bishop's granted it.
Come a long way: Latest tour of $5.5b City Rail Link shows progress
After years of disruption, the finishing touches are coming together.
Auckland’s midtown area to be transformed
Malaysian developer is spending $600m to regenerate a historical area of Auckland.
One arrested after woman assaulted by up to five people in Auckland CBD
The woman suffered a minor injury but did not require medical attention.
Scooter shooter case: Woman admits helping murder-accused avoid arrest
Witnesses said the person who shot Sione Tuuholoaki fled on a Lime scooter.
Auckland traffic: Commuter chaos after three motorway crashes, motorists faced 90 mins to CBD
Police advised motorists to stay off personal devices such as mobile phones.
'Enough to level the Sky Tower': Amateur bomb-maker's threat that spurred large-scale evacuation
The wheelchair-bound ex-con had been released from prison two months earlier.
Residents forced to climb 'urine-saturated' apartment stairwell
The residents of the Knightsbridge apartments are gathering this evening.
Review: 'The show was so good I went to watch it twice'
Hyperspace is a nostalgic roller coaster that took me right back to my childhood.
'Significant congestion' expected in central Auckland due to festival
Big Gay Out starts at 12pm at Coyle Park.
Young Auckland couple jailed for 'aggressive bullying' that led to teen's dragging death
Victim Connor Boyd's family described him as a gentleman 'up until his last breath'.
‘You’re kidding me’: Hidden graves found under city church during renos
The graves may have been covered in the 1960s to squeeze in more pews.
Watch: Shopkeeper with broom tries to stop axe wielding Auckland liquor store thieves
The offenders were caught a short time later.
Police 'trying to piece together' how man fell from balcony
Police "trying to piece together the circumstances" that left man critically injured.
‘We’ve got to go and help’: Witness describes futile bid to save man’s life after e-scooter crash
Dad-of-two 'so hurt and sad' young man couldn’t be saved.
Inside Auckland's brand new luxury hotel, and its restaurant we all need to know about
The InterContinental Auckland is so popular people have been banging on the doors for days
Mother of 17yo torture-murder victim sentenced for daylight hammer attacks
One of the victims was hit over the head while walking down Queen St.
30-year-old says he was lookout, not mastermind as teen bandits committed $146k smash-and-grab
“You were the adult," a judge noted today, rejecting his bid for a shorter sentence.