Auckland's largest ever wastewater infrastructure project, the Central Interceptor, is now fully operational.

Auckland's $1.66b Central Interceptor tunnel now fully operational

The $1.66 billion tunnel runs 16.2km from Herne Bay to Māngere and is expected dramatically cut overflows into the city's waterways for decades.

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Ahamed Samsudeen leaving New Lynn station

Authorities had 'concerns' with LynnMall terrorist 5 years before attack

Ahamed Samsudeen stabbed six people in a West Auckland supermarket in 2021, before being shot dead by police.

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Police said the crash, involving three vehicles, was reported to officers just before 7am, near the Upper Harbour Highway on-ramp.

Traffic eases after two morning crashes on Auckland's road network

NZTA says traffic has eased following two separate crashes on Auckland's roading network during peak commuter travel time.

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Birds NZ volunteers at Muriwai beach

'Don't panic': The volunteers helping New Zealand prepare for bird flu

As bird flu reaches New Zealand, a dedicated team of volunteers is quietly walking kilometres of coastline searching for sick and dead birds.

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More trains and buses are running tonight to cope with the extra demand.

'Net benefit': Auckland prepares for three sports events in one night

More trains and buses are running tonight to cope with the extra demand.

Sat, Jul 18

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Emergency services were called to Fred Ambler Lookout at around 4.10am. Source: Lundan Coetzee

Auckland's Waitematā station reopened after nearby fire cancels trains

A message on Auckland Transport's website said Waitematā station – Auckland's central train station – was closed "until further notice".

Sat, Jul 18

A train at Karanga-a-Hape station.

Explainer

Going underground to find the City Rail Link's winners and losers

Want to know who gains the most from one of Auckland's biggest-ever transport projects? The answers are in the train timetables.

Sat, Jul 18

Ireland and the All Blacks at Soldier Field, Chicago in 2025.

All Blacks v Ireland: What you need to know

The All Blacks' Eden Park fortress is on the line as Ireland arrive in Auckland for the first time since their historic 2022 series win.

Sat, Jul 18

Northcross Takeaways.

Man attacked outside takeaway after asking pair to respect queue

Police say the pair returned with weapons after initially leaving the scene and have since been charged.

Fri, Jul 17

The Rodney Local Board at a meet on Wednesday.

Auckland homeowners who built illegal seawalls granted approval

The Rodney Local Board voted to give landowner approval for the structures at Pt Wells, near Matakana, despite board members criticising the owners for building first and seeking consent later.

Fri, Jul 17

Nikora Geros-Nikora, 19, was wanted for arrest as part of a police investigation into the incident at the Brass Boxer Sports Bar on July 5.

Man wanted for arrest after violent incident at Auckland bar

Nikora Geros-Nikora was wanted for arrest after what police described as "unnecessary violence" was used at the Brass Boxer Sports Bar on July 5.

Fri, Jul 17

99 Albert Street is located across from major train stations and SkyCity facilities.

SkyCity sells office tower, three other properties for $74.5 million

Mainland Capital and Russell Property Group have confirmed the purchases of 99 Albert Street and 62-68 Victoria Street West today in a joint statement which described the locations as being vital for urban activity.

Fri, Jul 17

Wayne Brown

Auckland mayor considers extra security after man 'took a swing'

Wayne Brown rejected any suggestion he initiated the fracas, with a spokesperson noting an uptick in people behaving "aggressively and in a threatening way towards him".

Fri, Jul 17

Two Auckland buses (file image).

Fine weather and students help lift Auckland buses to record usage

The public transport network faces one of its biggest tests of the year this Saturday, with more than 85,000 fans expected across three major events on the same evening.

Fri, Jul 17

One of the officers said other evidence, such as the ownership of a hat and bayonet connected with the killing, wouldn't have been affected by the withholding of a witness's statement. (Source: NZ Police)

Arthur Easton murder: Ex-officer testifies about withheld witness statement

Two former police officers are on trial in the High Court at Auckland accused of perverting the course of justice.

Thu, Jul 16

Micmat lawyer Andrew Braggins at the Auckland High Court.

Matakana liquor store fights for its licence after teen's death

The store's licence was suspended after it served a 16-year-old who died in a drink-driving car-crash the same night.

Thu, Jul 16

Paerātā Station

Opening date for two new Auckland train stations revealed

The stations opening next month are the first two of three being built between Papakura and Pukekohe.

Thu, Jul 16

Police were called to a home on Walmsley Rd in the suburb of Māngere at around 9.40pm on Wednesday.

Intruder eating food confronted by homeowner in Māngere

A homeowner's confrontation with an alleged intruder led to a struggle, a fence-hopping foot chase, and an Eagle helicopter pursuit.

Thu, Jul 16

Sun conures Nico and Mango have been reunited with their family. (Source: NZ Police)

'Overjoyed': Parrots stolen from Auckland ditched in park

Sun conures Nico and Mango were taken from their home in Browns Bay on Friday.

Wed, Jul 15

A control tower at Auckland Airport.

Blanket of fog delays, cancels flights at Auckland Airport

Flights were cancelled and delayed at Auckland Airport after a layer of fog blanketed the city this morning.

Wed, Jul 15

Inland Revenue says the convicted fraudster used at least 59 myIR accounts

Jailed tax fraudster used information bought on dark web

Nicholas Ngwun purchased people's credit card details and personal information - including usernames and passwords.

Tue, Jul 14

Justice Ian Gault.

Judge rules case to proceed against former police officers in Alan Hall case

Two defendants are charged with withholding evidence in the trial of Alan Hall, who was convicted of the 1985 murder of Arthur Easton before that was quashed 37 years on.

Tue, Jul 14

Next two phases of the Coronial Inquest into the death of Ahamed Samsudeen gets underway. 

LynnMall attacker believed Muslims were being harmed and cornered

Ahamed Samsudeen was shot dead by police in LynnMall after stabbing shoppers at a Woolworths supermarket.

Tue, Jul 14

The Independent Police Conduct Authority oversaw a police investigation into an Auckland police officer, with the summary of the probe released today. (file photo)

Cop who binned cannabis to dodge paperwork still on the force

The Auckland officer was charged with perverting the course of justice, but walked free after prosecutors couldn't prove his actions were anything more than laziness.

Tue, Jul 14

Officers reach for the boy, who was found playing in mangroves.

Missing boy found in Auckland mangroves after time critical search

The search was launched when police received a call from a mother who said her autistic son went missing from their property on Friday last week.

Tue, Jul 14