Latest from Auckland Region

'I don’t want to fight': Man needs surgery after running from altercation

Police have investigated and consider the matter closed.

Wild weather: Harbour Bridge speed restrictions, Cook Strait ferries cancelled, horror flight to Queenstown

The wild weather's causing travel disruption with cancelled flights and ferries.

Parts of NZ brace for fresh round of severe weather - who's in for a direct hit?

The brief reprieve in weather is short-lived as more nastiness arrives tomorrow.

A new foul weather system is looming - here's where rain and wind will hit

Brief reprieve in weather before new round of nastiness arrives tomorrow.

'Robbed of a son': Parents' grief for man killed during night out with mates

Tofi Matagi, 25, had just started working after arriving from Niue a few months ago.

NZDF releases names of WWII Pacific coastwatchers yet to be formally recognised

The Defence Force is looking for the families of World War II Pasifika coastwatchers.

Craving a Fiji holiday? This tropical spot is just 75-minutes from Auckland

Don't worry if you haven't heard of this island; most people haven't.

Island Roots: Pacific money talks and how to save for family obligations

A young Pasifika financial expert shares her money-saving tips.

Bollards save building from worse damage after truck crashes

Emergency services arrived at the scene of the crash about 1.30am.

Hip-hop venture: Poetik touch to new shop in Avondale, West Auckland

"We want to see more of our community in the music industry work together."

Beatty Ave Fitness: Sacrificing a little sleep for better health

"If you can persevere...you can get through anything."

‘Test the waters’: Tongan sailor achieves unique career double

Lotulelei graduated from university, and days later completed ‘ruthless’ basic training

Gym instructor dies after accident while on LSD: Parents' plea to others

When couple's son died, some acquaintances never said a word. Why do we hide from grief?

'Grab a blanket and come with us': Cop's words to mum after horror crash critically injures two kids, dad

'I don’t know how I could ever go through this alone', mother says as community rallies.

Samoan singer shares what it's like living with an incurable disease

“I have lupus. Lupus doesn’t have me", says Vania Lale Peteru-Bunyali, 39.

Multi-car crash on Northern Motorway as truck rolls, causing massive congestion

Waka Kotahi said the truck rolled about 4.10pm between Oteha Valley Rd and Silverdale.

Faster buses, replacing regional fuel tax: Mayor, minister agree to work together on Auckland transport

Planning next phase of rapid transit network, including light rail, also on agenda - mayor

Rainy days no more: Sun returns for last week of winter

An infrequent visitor has popped by Auckland today - the sun. But will it stick around?