Latest fromAuckland Region

Auckland Uni aims to host All Blacks at $320m sports centre
The state-of-the-art complex features Olympic gym gear and an indoor arena.

Mother-daughter showdown set for NZ Manu championship final
Defending champion Fa’atupuinati Berking will compete against her mother, Honani.

Body discovered in water near boat ramp in Drury
Police said the body was found by a member of the public.

Bayswater Marina wants 156-boat drystack plans non-notified
Auckland Council is yet to decide if plans for the new building should be notified.

‘Very big loss’: $40k security fails to stop ram raid on store, two arrested
Police are looking for a third person who ran off after crashing into a fence.

Eleven days of butter chicken: Principals report more problems with school lunches
Schools meet with catering area manager, but still no clear solutions to lunch issues.

Why Auckland FC threaten to rival Blues, Warriors as records keep tumbling
Three of the Black Knights' nine home games were sellouts at Go Media Stadium.

‘Absolute moron’: E-scooter rider on motorway metres from high-speed traffic
The scooter travelled a short section on the motorway holding up vehicles unable to pass.

Property For Industry pushes profit up 36%
Optimistic outlook released for final half of the 2025 year, 'signs of recovery emerging'.

Fire bug on the loose in Auckland: Multiple incendiary devices planted under cars
Police launch manhunt for arsonist who torched one electric car and targeted others.

New boat-sharing operator launches for Auckland boaties
Freedom Boat Club is one of the largest in the world. Now it's come to New Zealand.

Revealed: Map shows areas with strict fruit, vege rules after fruit fly find
If the species is found to have become established there would be 'major economic costs'.

Driver who had seizure on motorway wants to thank car-chasing ‘hero’
Jeff Benjamin jumped through the driver’s window pulling on the brake to stop the car.

Chicken of the sea? Kiwi favourite meets KFC
Available for two days only, we went to Mairangi Bay Surf Lifesaving Club to try 'KF&C'.

'Back me to finish the job': Wayne Brown announces re-election bid for Auckland Mayor
Let me finish the job: Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown announces plans for a second term

One in critical condition after serious crash in Hunua
Two vehicles collided at Paparimu and Hunua Rds.

Hunua Ranges scrub fire which threatened native bush brought under control
People were asked to stay away from the area to allow fire crews to reach the blaze.

Pedestrian fatally struck by three cars identified; hunt continues for drivers who didn't stop
Incident one of two deadly accidents on Auckland's motorways within the space of an hour.

‘Human error’: Skydiver crash lands in powerlines
Power out north of city after 'experienced' skydiver's crash landing.

Pedestrian killed on motorway struck by at least three vehicles - none stopped
Police are urging the motorists involved to "do the right thing and come forward".

Teens flee police before crash sends another motorist to hospital
A second vehicle with teens inside was spiked before the occupants ran off.