Latest from East Auckland

Not guilty pleas in meth case

Merkins Bah Agu's downfall was a retired American couple caught smuggling 7kg of meth in the linings of their suitcases, a court has

Asteroid discoverer's distant past

An asteroid discovered by a former Whanganui woman now has an official name. Jennie McCormick, born and educated in Whanganui, made

St Heliers cliff fire out

A fire that was rapidly spreading down a cliff in swanky Auckland suburb St Heliers has been extinguished.

School charges for pre-schoolers

An Auckland primary school is asking parents to fork out up to $100 for a transition-to-school programme for under 5s.

Watch NZH Local Focus: Why we abandoned Auckland

Jayde Penney has packed up her family for a new, more affordable life in Rotorua. And she says the benefits far outweigh the sacrifices. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

15 dead in 'disastrous' week on NZ roads

Only five days into November, 10 people have already died on our roads, and police fear another 60 to 70 people could be killed before the end of the year.

Board member quits: Kids no impediment

Lucy Schwaner, who dramatically quit the Howick Local Board last night, says her ability to chair the board with young children was dragged into question.

Fast-fire politics: Sworn in and quits

Is this the shortest term in office ever? Lucy Schwaner was sworn in, then walked out less than half an hour later

Motorcyclist dead in Pakuranga crash

A motorcyclist has died in Auckland tonight.

Howick's character a core issue

People in Howick are keeping demands for Council simple: protect their ward's "special character" while ensuring trips to the city are less of an ordeal.

Police looking for Panmure shooter

Detectives are investigating the shooting of two men after a party in Panmure overnight, with what is believed to be a shot gun.

Council admits candidate list bungle

Auckland Council says 25 names were left off its candidate list for the upcoming local elections due to an "administrative oversight".

Last minute rush for mayoral bid

There are 17 people in the running for the Auckland Council's top job.

Big changes flagged for Unitary Plan

A proposal to build homes on one of Auckland's most prized volcanoes looks set to be rejected by Auckland councillors.

Bar fight involving Te Reo speaker unravelled in court

A fight outside an east Auckland bar which made New Year's headlines has finally been unravelled in court.

Live stream: The future of housing in Auckland

Fisherman recovering after cliff fall

A fisherman who fell from a cliff onto rocks near a popular fishing spot east of Auckland is now stable and recovering in a ward at Middlemore Hospital.

The tradie who attended a private school

Is private schooling worth the financial cost?