Latest from Auckland Region

'Sleep, don't push send': Sage advice for Fullers boss who sent 3am message to staff

A Fullers boss might be wishing she had got a good night's kip.

Tragedy at Manurewa gym this morning

The Manurewa Pools & Leisure Centre has been closed after an incident this morning.

Ferry boss sends scathing 3am email: 'If you aren't up for it ... go do something else'

The exasperated message from a boss appeared in inboxes while workers slept.

110kg of meth in golf carts: Man admits smuggling drugs into NZ

A man has admitted importing 110kg of methamphetamine into Auckland.

Grant Dalton on confronting the mole: 'Are you the leak?'

Emirates Team New Zealand's Grant Dalton said suspicions of a leak started last year.

Slower speeds on 600 roads rolled out across Auckland today

Many rural roads will have speed limits reduced from 100km/h to 80km/h.

North Shore restaurant El Greco ablaze

Multiple calls were made to emergency services shortly after 9.30pm to report the fire.

Top TV journalist faces drink-driving charge

TVNZ spokeswoman earlier told the Herald McIntyre had resigned for 'personal reasons'.

Deputy Police Commissioner Mike Clement retires, recalls 42 years on the front line

Deputy Commissioner Mike Clement looks back on his 42 year career and his biggest moments

Urgent water summit too short notice for double-booked Auckland Council

Auckland Council and Watercare say the can't make the last-minute water summit.

Covid-19: Auckland CBD losing $850,000 a day

Auckland CBD is quiet - it's not just because many work from home and borders are shut.

Player's tears as Eden Park pays tribute to slain policeman

Tribute took place ahead of match against the Highlanders.

Tornado baby: Happy outcome after ambulance struck by flying shed

Giving birth ain't easy - especially when a tornado sends a flying shed at your ambulance.

'Trees snapped like toothpicks': Tornado destroys family home

Dan Tudman's daughter called him, screaming as their home was hit by a tornado.

Local teen is #1 on the iTunes chart

Jawsh 685, whose tune inspired a worldwide smash, says it all started in his tiny room.

Why tornado that ripped through Auckland surprised the experts

Based on stats today's East Tamaki tornado is a less than once-a-year event for the city.

Photos show wild weather damage across Dairy Flat, Auckland

One of the photos shows a trampoline that landed 100m from where it took off.

John Banks settles legal stoush after being jointly sued for nearly $2m

John Banks denied misleading anyone and said he had done nothing wrong.