New Zealand
'Future generations left dealing with consequences': Hundreds fight fast-track house plans
A petition opposing a project in northwest Auckland already has over 600 signatures.
Latest from West Auckland
Stories and analysis from The Northern Express Herald.
Ex-con's sex-linked kidnapping in Auckland echoes his similar crime in US
Mark Purchase tried to whitewash his past. It caught up to him.
Fast-track panel gives city's $4.9b busway provisional green light
The Northwest Busway has received draft approval, with construction due to start in 2027.
Driver's fitness to drive 'borderline': Elderly couple killed after accelerator-brake mix-up
Peter and Eileen Field died after crashing into the rear of a truck.
Residents hear loud screaming after alleged Blockhouse Bay stabbing
Police want witnesses and footage of the confrontation on Holbrook St.
'Last resort': Auckland school board dissolved, commissioner takes control
It follows a similar move at the sister school in South Auckland.
Revealed: How much drivers could pay to enter Auckland city under new congestion plan
Auckland Council has narrowed congestion charging to three options.
Struggle as off-duty police officer thwarts alleged grocery theft at Auckland supermarket
A man and woman face a raft of violence charges after the cop and a stranger foiled raid.
Two seriously injured, man rescued from wrecked car after West Auckland crash
A bus is understood to have been involved in the collision.
Sophie Jackson shares her favourite spots in Auckland
Every week we ask a well-known Aucklander about their favourite spots in the city.
Govt's new RMA laws put Waitākere Ranges at serious risk of development
OPINION: The new 'regulatory relief' concept poses a risk for the Ranges and may cost $2b.
Lotto Powerball not struck, jackpot rises to incredible $18m
The latest jackpot comes as $20 million prize remains unclaimed after three weeks.
One Aucklander is sitting on an unclaimed $20m Lotto ticket
Life-changing winning ticket was sold at Blockhouse Bay Postshop & Stationers last month.
Kmart reveals opening date for biggest NZ store: What new format means for shoppers
The new store will be Kmart's third 24-hour location in New Zealand.
Armed police swarm West Auckland home near children leaving school
Police said they were trying to locate a man who had fled and was wanted for arrest.
Vehicle seized after midnight robbery leads to hours-long west Auckland op
Police say a firearm was presented during an earlier fight in south Auckland.
Matt Chamberlain shares his favourite spots in Auckland
Every week we ask a well-known Aucklander about their favourite spots in the city.
Police to monitor large bike ride event across Auckland suburbs
Officers warn riders could face action over dangerous or anti-social behaviour.
Person seriously injured in alleged Te Atatū stabbing, man charged
Charges laid include wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm and stalking.
'Profound loss': Warnings about small hazards after toddler choked to death on drawing pin
Coroner: Siuta Laulaupea’alu Uhi's family did everything they could to try to save him.
Fire that sparked city's LynnMall to evacuate deemed suspicious
The fire broke out around 4pm with shoppers evacuated from the large Auckland precinct.
Watch: Kim Dotcom's first major interview since stroke shows speech heavily impacted
The internet mogul has worked hard at rehabilitation since his life-changing 2024 stroke.
International student's $38k violin stolen after she fled bus in fear
Student says a passenger made off with it after making her feel 'unwell and unsafe'.
Society Insider: 'Very romantic... for Matt' – ZB host Matt Heath's surprise engagement
Plus, IndyCar legend Sir Scott Dixon's legacy continues
Tragic end for missing North Shore woman after body found 40km away
Maree Jennins, 69, disappeared from a Birkenhead residential complex on Friday.
Society Insider: The NZ spots playing host to Hollywood's A-List
Andy Serkis, Jamie Dornan, Kirsten Dunst and Elijah Wood have been out and about.
Mum set fire to caravan with her teenage kids nearby amid bitter separation
The woman later told police she could set 'set fire to whatever she wants'.
Machete-waving driver livestreamed burnouts before arrest, police allege
After a person watching the stream contacted police, the car was found and searched.
$8m debt: Another school lunch supplier goes into liquidation
Inland Revenue is owed $1.1m and BNZ $2.3m.
How a business owner's $15k bribe backfired in child sex abuse case
'This was an appalling catalogue of offending,' a judge said as the man was sent to jail.