Thick red seaweed that has covered beaches on Auckland's Hibiscus Coast is said to be a natural occurrence, but residents remain convinced they haven't seen it before. Video / RNZ

Masses of red 'hair-like' seaweed cover beaches on the Hibiscus Coast.

Rene Hawke, wife of Bastion Point leader Joe Hawke, has died

The widow of Sean Wainui has spoken for the first time of her devastating loss.

But a co-defendant who continued to throw punches after the stabbing wasn't so fortunate.

Ethan Dodds was arrested after a police chase in a stolen car driven by the victim's ex.

Hamilton Movers paid back $20k but won't say where the remaining $50k is.

The visit by Wang Yi to Wellington will be his first since 2017.

Victim Support says it is pointless and harmful to blame victims of fraud.

Aimee Rodda has dodged charges.

The barbershop's owner said he was contemplating selling the business after the incident.

Anton was last seen wearing a white T-shirt and black pants.

The person was transported to Auckland City Hospital.

Cornwallis is south of the Waitākere Ranges, Auckland.

It has now been five days since a woman's remains were discovered in the Gulf Harbour.

Hundreds of riders turned out at the BMX champs in Havelock North.

A bystander said the inmates 'looked pretty happy' as they emerged from the prison van.

The first match in the rivalry takes place in the theatre of fashion rather than football.

Dr Shane Reti asked for a briefing on cleanliness at Auckland Hospital.

Every week we ask a well-known Aucklander to tell us their favourite spots in the city.

All the action as the Blues Women take on Hurricanes Poua.

Gas cylinders and a forklift were on fire after explosion, Fire and Emergency said.

Police spike vehicle on motorway carrying burglary suspects.

You have the whole weekend to try out these epic events happening across Tāmaki Makaurau.

“If we don’t get the funding, we will have no choice but to close the centre"

As well as purchasing the business, the club has also bought the building in Kingsland.

There is now no overnight doctors service between Whangārei and Auckland's North Shore.