Latest from Auckland Region

Hello Raro: NZ-Cooks travel bubble tipped to open on May 16

An announcement on a travel bubble with the Cook Islands is expected this afternoon.

Why fashion designers need to pivot to stay viable

Natalie Procter says lockdowns gave her time to realign her personal values and brand.

Auckland Council weighing up options over a century-old pōhutukawa

Auckland Council is considering what can be done to secure the safety of a tree.

NZ's Covid conundrums: The virus border breaches still confounding our experts

View a summary of New Zealand's most puzzling Covid-19 outbreaks.

Customs sacks nine border workers for refusing jab

More than 95 per cent of Customs staff have had first dose of the vaccine.

Heartfelt plea: Sick toddler's mum begs for kids' hospital beds

Mum's plea for New Zealanders to help fund beds for other sick kids

Sofitel Hotel gang shooting: Second arrest but Head Hunter still at large

Patched Head Hunter gang member Hone Reihana is still wanted by Auckland Police.

Auckland CBD taxi attack: Two men hospitalised linked to bloody street brawl

A silver taxi with blood splattered windows was cordoned off on Vincent St Friday morning.

Isolate immediately: Upgraded Covid warning for Brisbane travellers to NZ

Almost 400 passengers who flew to NZ from Brisbane were potentially exposed to Covid-19.

Bubble trouble: Warning for NZ travellers after Brisbane airport breach

Travellers from Brisbane yesterday are being told to monitor for Covid-19 symptoms.

Seven appear in court after drug raids

Seven people have been charged with a raft of drug-related charges.

Transtasman bubble boosts NZ's struggling hospitality sector

Hospitality industry data shows the impact of the bubble opening.

Covid-19: New vaccination clinic opening in West Auckland

A new super Covid-19 vaccination clinic is opening in Henderson, West Auckland, next week.

Leo Molloy fined $15k for flouting Grace Millane killer's suppression

The judge said the 'blatant breach' potentially risked other victims seeking justice.

'They could hear the concrete cracking'

An underground water main has burst in Glen Eden, West Auckland.

Truck, bus crash on Auckland motorway: Lanes cleared, traffic still delayed

Two lanes have been blocked on the motorway to assist with vehicle recovery.

Teuila Fuatai: Warning - traffic content: Trials of an Auckland commuter

OPINION: Cautionary tales for anyone braving the daily suburb-to-CBD transport grind.

Auckland motorway incidents set to cause rush-hour chaos

Queues form on the Northern and Southern motorways after a crash and a breakdown.