Latest from Auckland Region

Is this NZ's most notorious roundabout?

Residents say more needs to be done to the local roundabout, only months after an upgrade.

Jury begins deliberating fate of businessman accused of $1.3m rest home fraud

'His failure doesn't make him a criminal.'

Fire crews called to apartment block in Manukau, south Auckland

An apartment block in Manukau had to be evacuated after a fire broke out this morning.

Real estate agent to convicted fraudster: The sad, crazy downfall of Aaron Drever

"The man can talk. If you've got $5 left in your pocket he will talk you out of $5."

Traffic delays on bridge after crash near Fanshawe Rd offramp

Traffic was building quickly with queues now heavy over the Auckland Harbour Bridge.

Mass dolphin stranding at Waiheke Island: Eight swimming back to sea, two dead

One adult dolphin and a calf died earlier this afternoon.

'Literally a nightmare' - Leo Molloy bows out of Auckland mayoral race to prevent Labour win

Molloy said he had to resign as a "stare down" descended on crowded right candidates.

Watch: 'I'll run again in 2025' - Leo Molloy vows another mayoral tilt despite quitting over poll slump

Molloy fronted the media at 3pm today at his Ponsonby campaign headquarters.

'Expect long delays': Auckland's Southern Motorway congested - one person serious in hospital

Due to a crash, two northbound lanes are blocked near the Ellerslie-Panmure on-ramp.

The huge property deal behind giant Albany data centre

Sod turned on site in northwest Auckland that will host 80,000 computers.

Auckland crime: Petrol station staff held up; gunman foiled by fog cannon

Police say inquiries are ongoing to locate the gunman.

'Whole village flooded' - clean-up ahead after heavy rain overnight

There are reports of flooding in Puhoi after bad weather overnight.

Watch: Cleaned out in 60 seconds - hooded robbers ransack vape store

At least six retail stores around Auckland were hit overnight.

Watch: 'I'm only 13, let me go' - teen in Queen St heist detained by witnesses

Alleged robbers were 'flailing' weapons at members of the public.

Commemorations of a battle and the message on a coconut that saved JFK's life

Daughter of JF Kennedy appears at commemorations in the Solomon Islands.

Overnight crime wave: Six stores hit, PM says offending 'atrocious'

Several Auckland shops have been targeted in smash-and-grab incidents overnight.

Watch: Eerie fog swamps Harbour Bridge, flights affected

Fog restrictions are in place at Auckland Airport early this morning.

Auckland shooting: Gunshots fired at Papakura property overnight

Police were called around 3am after reports of gunshots.