Wayne Brown says scrapping regional fuel tax may leave Auckland council with $2b hole
Auckland Mayor warns transport projects are at risk if tax revenue is not replaced.
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Youth justice staff charged with encouraging MMA-style fight between residents caught on video
The former employees could face up to 10 years' prison if found guilty.
Images of man released after student nurse assaulted outside hospital
Police want anyone who knows the man to come forward.
Two men plead guilty to attempted murder of popular Auckland radio host
The victim was attacked in his driveway in December 2020.
Gun pulled during central Auckland altercation
The incident occurred just after 1am near Myers Park.
Auckland traffic: Delays for citybound traffic on Southern Motorway
A crash near Mt Wellington caused long delays this morning.
Ellerslie Racecourse redevelopment: 330 long-term rentals to be built
Aucklanders get a chance to live in guaranteed long-term rentals by Ellerslie Racecourse.
Mother and daughter sentenced over roles in family drug smuggling enterprise
Anita Muru, 34, got five years, nine months jail time for role in family drug smuggling.
Auckland's Southwestern Motorway partially closed after crash
Waka Kotahi said people should use the Cavendish Dr off-ramp and rejoin SH20 at Puhinui.
Mayor and strangers rally to help 80yo man whose home was destroyed in blaze
Online fundraising effort for elderly man whose home burned down.
Te Huia the only train service sanctioned for running red lights
Te Huia singled out but Waka Kotahi knew of 8 other passenger trains that ran red lights.
Takapuna gas leak: Emergency services on site
Police are directing traffic while part of Killarney St is closed.
Wall ripped apart to enter store - landlord despairs at 'creative' ways to break in
Landlord Robin Atwal has spent almost $30,000 on security.
K-Fry competition heats up: Korean fried chicken chain coming to NZ
Fast-food retailer plans to open 18 stores around NZ.
Man jailed for 'extreme' child exploitation material following Customs investigation
He also had a recording of the Christchurch Mosque Attack livestream.
I will never be whole again, says mum as son's killer sentenced
Desmond Bourne insisted he was fearful, not resentful over a drug debt. A judge disagreed.
'Excessive force': Police officers punched, kicked teen lying on ground
One officer described colleagues kicking the teen while he was in the foetal position.
Prime Minister weighs in on ankle bracelets following 'damning' report
It comes after the Herald revealed concerns about bailees 'foiling' their bracelets.
'Beloved blue backyard': Govt bans bottom trawling for majority of Hauraki Gulf
Bottom-trawling and Danish seining would be banned from 89 per cent of the Gulf.
Minister responds after leaked report into ‘foiled’ ankle bracelets
It comes after the Herald revealed concerns about bailees "foiling" their bracelets.
Watch: 'You're no Slim Shady, buddy' - Luxon's heckler response
'Will the real Mr Chris Luxon please stand up,' a heckler said to the National leader.
Twice-weekly badminton date? Judge rubbishes offender's home detention expectations
The car dealer is the third and final co-defendant to score an appeal victory.
Explosions used to dispose of chemicals after Auckland University building evacuated
There are four fire trucks, including a hazardous materials command unit on site.
'You corrupted my innocence': Ex-Dilworth housemaster sentenced third time for student sex abuse
He was already serving three years and seven months for abusing five students.
Q&A: Harper James founder talks inclusive underwear designs for ‘hardworking women’
Social media has become a core tool for selling the underwear.
Cold temperatures, clear skies for the last week of winter
Temperatures will drop to 0C in some parts of Auckland this week.
'Lives are at risk': Surf Life Saving clubrooms ‘in disrepair’ at dangerous Auckland beach
The club is $2 million short of the $7.5m needed to rebuild the clubrooms.
Auckland port automation project shambles spawns a big new cost
Port aims to get conversion of new - now redundant - machinery under way soon.
Ōrākei couple accuse property developer of 'bullying' after being banned from shops
'I think it is bullying and harassment. What else would you call it?'
Auckland McDonald’s robbed by armed group of four, staff assaulted
Police are seeking witnesses.
Uni student assaulted four women - he claimed 'sexsomnia'
Four women were victimised by the defendant.
'I’m so broken': Family's shock at killing of humble and caring man at Epsom motel
A 19-year-old man has been charged over Joseph King’s death.
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
'Heartbreaking': Auckland man sentenced after starving horses ate own faeces
The man was convicted of 30 offences involving 11 horses at his Dairy Flat property.