Three Auckland Queens to be on RuPaul's Drag Race
Kita Mean, Anita Wigl'it and Elekra Shock are three Auckland queens named on Saturday who are to take part in RuPaul's Drag Race Down Under.
Auckland's Pasifika Festival postponed to April due to Covid-19
The festival, which attracts 60,000 visitors, was cancelled in 2019 and 2020 because of the mosque attacks and pandemic – but this year, it's back.
Auckland doctor who sexually violated patient loses final appeal
Kul Vant Singh violated the young woman during an intimate exam in a "gross breach of trust".
No new community Covid-19 cases as alert level decision looms
Associate health minister Dr Ayesha Verrall says no new community cases overnight, on the day Cabinet will meet to see if alert level restrictions can ease.
200 code browns at Auckland pools
Contamination from faeces and vomit have forced numerous closures at Auckland pools since October.
Pasifika community's vaccine concerns 'valid'
A recent survey showed Pasifika and Māori were more worried about the Covid-19 vaccine, but an expert says getting information into right places will allay fears.
No new community Covid-19 cases ahead of alert level move
Announcement from the Ministry of Health means it's now been six consecutive days without a community case of the virus.
Hospital staff return after patient's false positive Covid-19 test
Workers were stood down on Thursday night after a patient, who had been admitted with respiratory symptoms, tested positive.
Police accuse wrong man of swimming 200m during chase
Police said a wanted man who leapt into the Auckland sea was Sean Broderick but it was someone else entirely.
200 code browns at Auckland pools
Contamination from faeces and vomit have forced numerous closures at Auckland pools since October.
Missing French teen Eloi Rolland's 'fate remains unknown'
The 18-year-old was last seen getting off a train in West Auckland. What he did next remains a mystery that still haunts friends and family overseas.
Arrests after teenager shot in the face in Auckland
A 16-year-old boy lost the sight in his left eye after being shot during an incident on the North Shore.
Weeks-long waits for Auckland patients after Family Planning closure
Clinic closure is "astounding and deeply disappointing", feminist group says amid fears for young people's access to sexual healthcare.
200 code browns at Auckland pools
Contamination from faeces and vomit have forced numerous closures at Auckland pools since October.
Lollipops Takanini charging fees for absent children during lockdown
Some parents are frustrated with the centre for charging 50 per cent fees, despite their children being kept home through alert level 3.
Residents fuming as more trees cut into Vs by council contractors
Another Auckland suburb has fallen prey to unsightly tree pruning, with one resident saying it looks "like a nightmare".
Driver races from checkpoint as officer reaches for keys
Officer left "shaken" after a disqualified driver fled through an Auckland Covid-19 checkpoint after he stuck his arm through the car window.
Surfers and paddleboarders in water despite warnings
Advice to stay off beaches and shore areas hasn't stopped a number of surfers, paddleboarders and people from getting on and near the water.
Missing French teen Eloi Rolland's 'fate remains unknown'
The 18-year-old was last seen getting off a train in West Auckland. What he did next remains a mystery that still haunts friends and family overseas.
Weeks-long waits for Auckland patients after Family Planning closure
Clinic closure is "astounding and deeply disappointing", feminist group says amid fears for young people's access to sexual healthcare.
Tsunami siren power issues to be investigated
Four Far North tsunami sirens didn't go off to signal an evacuation on Friday due to a power outage.
Covid-19: Many weekend events impacted by alert levels
Auckland moves to level 2 Sunday and the rest of the country goes to level 1, but it's too late for many events. Here's what's been postponed.
One dead after car rolls north of Auckland
Three Auckland Queens to be on RuPaul's Drag Race
Auckland doctor who sexually violated patient loses final appeal
No new community Covid-19 cases ahead of alert level move
Hospital staff return after patient's false positive Covid-19 test
Auckland's Pasifika Festival postponed to April due to Covid-19
'Netball-sized hole' rots through floor of Auckland Kāinga Ora home
Pacific leaders frustrated by wait for vaccine information campaign
Man charged after stand-off with armed police
Don't make returning international students pay MIQ fees - union
Health staff never checked Covid-19 case house with undisclosed lodger
Missing French teen Eloi Rolland's 'fate remains unknown'
Senior staff at mega polytech Te Pūkenga call for council member's resignation
Stressed teens unlikely to seek help from counsellors or family, study finds