Latest from Auckland Region

A year on: Lockdown baby and family set to finally celebrate

Louisa Mara-Grace Toiaivao turns 1 this weekend - a year after NZ shut its borders.

Auckland craft beer brewer Epic opens taproom

Epic Brewing is expanding at a time when there are few new openings.

Tough sell: How Commercial Bay is faring almost a year on

Inner city shopping mall faces very different trading reality compared to original hopes.

Nurse who stole from patients faces fresh investigation

'We were totally shocked' - nurse's boss.

Pt Chevalier building fire slows traffic on Northwestern Motorway

The fire is now under control but motorists are warned to expect delays.

Watercare says $160m needed if Waikato River take goes ahead

A permanent water treatment plant at Tuakau would need to be built.

Rich-lister's trial: 'These three unconnected men are telling you the truth'

A Kiwi rich-lister on trial for indecent assault says he is the victim of blackmail.

'Highly embarrassing': Anglican abuse phone line not connected

It was revealed during an inquiry into abuse suffered at the hands of the Anglican church.

Auckland Harbour Bridge crash: Motorists warned to expect delays

Traffic is snaking back after a collision leaves a centre lane blocked.

Covid: 'Brilliant' - MIQ workers become first fully vaccinated Kiwis

MIQ head Brigadier Jim Bliss was among the workers lining up for their second jab.

Gang members sentenced for 'cold-hearted, execution-style killing'

Killers were hunting rival gang members. But the unarmed man they killed was not one.

Lockdown baby death: Dad admits manslaughter of crying daughter

Auckland dad: 'I did it but I wasn't thinking.'

Dilworth School investigation: Latest two men charged appear in High Court

The case was called in the High Court today.

Traffic: Two hours from Riverhead: Heavy delays on Northwestern Motorway

Motorists take to Facebook to complain about second day of heavy traffic on SH16.

MIQ hotel told to stop charging for penthouse suite upgrades

MBIE says the hotel should not have charged MIQ guests for room upgrades.

Red Fox trial: Former top suspect not near tavern in 'crucial hours' before homicide

Investigating cop: 'This was a high-profile case. New Zealand wanted to know.'

Dying mum: 'I'm always asking - is it something I've done? Why me?'

Sophia Perera has been given months to live after a devastating diagnosis.

Red Fox Tavern murder trial: Police officer says investigation eliminated another suspect

Some people were nominated based on hunches or maliciousness, a court has heard.