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Expert hearing panel confirmed for proposed Plan Change 120

· February 8, 2026

Source: Auckland Council Auckland Council and the Government have confirmed the appointment of the expert group that will lead hearings on proposed Plan Change 120.   Known as an ‘independent hearings panel’, the group is made up of nine members with extensive backgrounds in...

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Top 10 city centre wins in 2025

· February 8, 2026

Source: Auckland Council We reflect on another year of renewal and vibrancy in the city centre.  Deputy Mayor Desley Simpson welcomes the opportunity at the end of the year to...

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Last call for feedback on Auckland’s future housing plan

· February 8, 2026

Source: Auckland Council Aucklanders have until 5pm on Friday 19 December to make a submission on Proposed Plan Change 120, which updates Auckland’s planning rules to strengthen natural hazard protections...

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More funding, more impact:

· February 8, 2026

Source: Auckland Council Auckland Council is investing big in community climate action with the launch of Te Ara Urutau – Climate and Emergency Ready Fund, offering more than $1million to help community organisations across Tāmaki Makaurau take bold, practical steps to...

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Man arrested after Police vehicle rammed

· January 21, 2026

Source: New Zealand Police One man has been arrested after allegedly ramming the stolen vehicle he was driving into a Police unit. Auckland Central Police responded to information just before...

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Government backs economic growth in Southland

· January 21, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Southland is set for a major economic boost, with the Government committing a $3.1 million loan through the Regional Infrastructure Fund (RIF) to kickstart an industrial...

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Youth arrested after aggravated assault in Newmarket

· January 21, 2026

Source: New Zealand Police Three young people have been apprehended after a shoplifting event became violent in Newmarket. Police responded to the area on Tuesday night after reports of a...

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New Zealand and Palau eye the next two Pacific Forums

· January 20, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government New Zealand and Palau have agreed to cooperate closely on Pacific regional issues, Foreign Minister Winston Peters says.  “As the next two hosts of the Pacific...

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Name release, fatal crash, Winton

· January 20, 2026

Source: New Zealand Police Police can now name the woman who died following a fatal crash on State Highway 6, Winton on Thursday 15 January. She was 75-year-old Patrizia Botti,...

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Two arrested following disturbance in the night

· January 20, 2026

Source: New Zealand Police Two men face charges after being disturbed interfering with a vehicle in central Auckland this morning. Auckland Central Police responded to reports of two men rummaging...

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Road blocked, State Highway 1, Manakau, Horowhenua

· January 20, 2026

Source: New Zealand Police State Highway 1, between Ōhau and Manakau, is blocked following a single vehicle crash. Both lanes are blocked and Police are in attendance. Emergency services received...

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Update: Serious incident Onehunga

· January 20, 2026

Source: New Zealand Police Auckland City Police are continuing to make progress in investigating a firearms incident in Onehunga on Friday morning. Detective Senior Sergeant Matt Bunce says a vehicle...

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Hornet tracking technology proving effective

· January 20, 2026

Source: NZ Ministry for Primary Industries Advanced radio tracking technology is successfully hunting down yellow-legged hornets (Vespa velutina) and their nests in Auckland, boosting the fight against the insect pest,...