Latest from Auckland Region

Car fire on motorway snarls traffic heading to city

Traffic is queued for 7.7km on the northbound lanes of the Southwestern Motorway.

Auckland Harbour Bridge to close to southbound traffic tomorrow for Gaza protest

Organisers expect tens of thousands to join the March for Humanity demonstration.

Dramatic rescue after skipper tangled in rope in Manukau Harbour

Coastguard said a man got into trouble while trying to tow a boat to safety.

Search continues for missing woman last seen leaving Auckland hotel

The last sighting of Te Anihana Pomana was near SkyCity Hotel early on August 21.

'I don't have kids': Killer mum's shock words four years after vanishing

The defendant's mother said she was so concerned she threw out garden chemicals.

'Beautiful, joyful, bubbling': Teacher, jurors weep remembering young siblings killed by mum

Siblings Yuna and Minu Jo were in Years Three and One when they were killed.

'It's war': Teen who thought he was firing at 'enemies' killed his mate

Chaelim John McCarthy has been on trial for murder. Now the jury has returned a verdict.

Australian manslaughter defendant accused of fatal Auckland Airport crash named

The victim was dropping off his wife at the airport to attend a funeral in Fiji.

William Dart review: Gemma New leads NZ Symphony Orchestra in stunning Mahler's Sixth

Gemma New led a powerful performance of Mahler's Sixth Symphony.

Auckland lawyer outed as pro-Palestinian activist who vandalised National MPs' offices

It can now be revealed how police unravelled the well-organised, covert operation.

‘Rapid growth’: International students flock back, but what happens next?

International student numbers shot up by 50% at the University of Waikato.

Letters: The pros and cons of housing intensification

OPINION: Luxon’s pandering to the world’s most famous newly engaged couple was desperate.

Desperate search for woman missing from Auckland hotel continues

Te Anihana, 25, vanished from Auckland’s SkyCity Hotel on August 21.

Severe weather disrupts flights as gales and heavy rain hit

Heavy showers are forecast for Auckland this weekend.

What to do in Auckland this weekend: Father’s Day ideas, live music, theatre and roasts

Plan your weekend with this round up of the best events in Auckland and beyond.

'They are menacing': Councillor hits out over violence after window washer stabbing

Councillor Daniel Newman criticised the violence and called for police action.