Latest from Auckland Region

Island in the street, how can we be wrong? With this Auckland 'balls up'

The errant road layout in the Auckland suburb of Favona has caused traffic chaos.

Fatal crash: 'Mummy's been non-stop thinking about you since I lost you'

Anadion Albertkiu wants her baby son to know he will never be forgotten.

A tiny fruit fly was found in an Auckland suburb. NZ spent $4m to get rid of it.

'We're talking about the protection of a multimillion-dollar industry.'

More wild weather: Heavy rain warning for Auckland

MetService says a period of heavy rain should hit through until 7am.

Ben Stokes' Kiwi dad has loyalty stretched

'There is a bit of Kiwi on the cup.'

Truck crashes into barrier in peak traffic on Auckland's Southern motorway

The one-vehicle crash happened heading south near Papakura.

Ministry apology: Mum of severely disabled daughter denied aid

"I've given up my entire life and marriage to care for her at home," says angry mum.

Foreign buyers forced to sell $13m of land bought illegally

An investigation has forced the overseas investors to sell the Auckland properties.

Hold on to your hat: Strong wind watch in place for Auckland region

North to northeast winds are expected to approach severe gales in exposed places.

John Banks says Phil Goff's mayoralty like 'grandma's boiled cabbage'

"Phil Goff's mayoralty reminds me of grandma's boiled cabbage," Banks said.

Hundreds of lightning strikes: Wild weather lashes country

Vector is readying power crews in Auckland as the active cold front approaches.

South American airline Latam pulls back from NZ

The airline is over flying Auckland from Sydney to Santiago on some days

City street finally reopens 10 days after panel falls from apartment building

At least 40 loose panels were found on the Victopia building after the first one fell.

'I look five months pregnant': Patient pleads for treatment

'I've been putting up with this pain since March and they just keep sending me home.'

Wild weather: Downpours, lightning and thunder surging north

Wellington hammered by heavy rain, lightning and thunder.

Vietnam vet 'shocked' war medals on Trade Me - claims illegal swap

Bill Heke discovered his real war medals on Trade Me for $800. What he had were fake.

'No brains at all': Phone pole erected in front of mailbox

Kent Millar came home to find Chorus energy had erected a phone pole blocking his mailbox.

'Auckland is under siege?': City dwellers startled by fireworks display

Bastille Day fireworks erupted over Auckland Harbour tonight, to many people's surprise.