Latest from Auckland Region

Asthma tragedy: Girl, 12, dies playing netball with friends

The 12-year-old died doing what she loves the most - playing netball with friends.

Man admits killing Epalahame Tu'uheava

"He was just a humble guy and a really good dad and husband."

Reports of gunshots near Mt Wellington gang pad

Armed police rushed out to the reports of the gunfire early this morning.

Hawke's Bay toddler killer Benny Haerewa admits more abuse against children

Benny Haerewa is responsible for one of New Zealand's worst child abuse cases.

Kids, 10 to 14, arrested in Auckland after Hamilton car theft

The group were arrested in Papakura after a short pursuit, after five hours on the run.

Truck breakdown causes delays on Southern Motorway

Truck breakdown slowing traffic on Auckland's State Highway 1.

Commuters 'fed up': The plan to fix Waiheke's ferry fury

The urgent meeting took place this afternoon and was 'constructive', MP Nikki Kaye said.

Hauraki Gulf: How to save our big blue backyard

"When we stop putting ourselves above the environment, we will get change."

Couple survive after 4WD knocked them off a motorbike. She wants to thank 'amazing' passersby

The woman was tossed into the air and landed on her head, but passersby kept her calm.

Watch: 'Absolutely disgusting': Car passenger shamed for urinating at Auckland marina

Making the disgusting act even worse the car was parked just 20m from a public toilet.

Retirement village trying to kick out elderly resident

Metlifecare says resident's actions amount to "abandonment" of her apartment.

Watch: Customers stop alleged robbery of McDonald's

One robber didn't count on this kind of response from dedicated customers.

Hauraki Gulf's snapper, crayfish stocks 'in peril'

Some fish species have plummeted more than 80 per cent on historical numbers.

More than 1000 muck in at annual Mt Albert Mud Run

Numbers more than doubled for the mud run which saw both adults and kids take part.

Cyclist killed: Hit-and-run driver followed by motorist

The rider hit by an alleged drink-driver on Queen St has been identified.

Police investigating skids on Hibiscus Coast park

Suburban Whangaparaoa park torn up overnight by someone driving on sports field.

Rain, strong winds to hit most areas this week

Fiordland, Otago headwaters and Westland have all been issued weather warnings.

Motorcyclist seriously injured in St Heliers collision

Two people were injured, with the motorcyclist suffering the more severe injury.