https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/auckland/rss NZME Keep up with the latest news from around the Auckland region with Newstalk ZB. Fri, 01 May 2026 01:06:45 Z en https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/auckland/uber-launches-on-waiheke-island-but-locals-sceptical/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/auckland/uber-launches-on-waiheke-island-but-locals-sceptical/ Uber has officially launched on Waiheke Island, sparking mixed feelings from locals and industry bodies. Wed, 29 Apr 2026 08:59:29 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/auckland/board-votes-against-statue-remembering-korean-war-sex-slaves-proposed-for-takapuna/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/auckland/board-votes-against-statue-remembering-korean-war-sex-slaves-proposed-for-takapuna/ A statue remembering Korean women forced into sexual slavery by the Japanese Army in World War II, planned for an Auckland garden, won’t go ahead because of its “political statement”. Wed, 29 Apr 2026 03:23:19 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/auckland/waiwera-coach-trail-villa-residents-cautiously-return-after-major-slip-ploughed-into-homes/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/auckland/waiwera-coach-trail-villa-residents-cautiously-return-after-major-slip-ploughed-into-homes/ Residents of a Waiwera apartment building are slowly returning to their properties after being left “traumatised” when a huge pine tree thundered onto their homes in a landslide. Tue, 28 Apr 2026 02:09:14 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/auckland/heart-of-the-city-chief-executive-viv-beck-stood-down-from-role/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/auckland/heart-of-the-city-chief-executive-viv-beck-stood-down-from-role/ Heart of the City boss Viv Beck has been stood down from her role, the Herald understands. Tue, 28 Apr 2026 01:24:07 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/auckland/police-seek-help-in-search-for-missing-auckland-woman-inna/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/auckland/police-seek-help-in-search-for-missing-auckland-woman-inna/ Police are seeking public help to find a woman reported missing from Waiheke Island. Wed, 22 Apr 2026 04:18:55 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/auckland/person-critically-injured-in-crash-involving-vehicle-and-pedestrian-in-central-auckland/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/auckland/person-critically-injured-in-crash-involving-vehicle-and-pedestrian-in-central-auckland/ Motorists are being warned of delays after a serious crash involving a vehicle and a pedestrian in central Auckland. Tue, 21 Apr 2026 08:57:46 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/auckland/auckland-transport-names-stacey-van-der-putten-interim-chief-executive/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/auckland/auckland-transport-names-stacey-van-der-putten-interim-chief-executive/ Auckland Transport has appointed Stacey van der Putten as its interim chief executive in a role paying $574,000 a year. Mon, 20 Apr 2026 02:36:59 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/auckland/police-investigating-after-six-hato-hone-st-john-ambulances-damaged-in-south-auckland/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/auckland/police-investigating-after-six-hato-hone-st-john-ambulances-damaged-in-south-auckland/ Police are investigating two incidents of ambulances being targeted and damaged in South Auckland. Tue, 14 Apr 2026 03:34:41 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/auckland/fire-breaks-out-at-kume%C5%AB-s-mushroom-manufacturer-mushborn-in-auckland/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/auckland/fire-breaks-out-at-kume%C5%AB-s-mushroom-manufacturer-mushborn-in-auckland/ A fire is burning through a shed at a mushroom farm in Auckland’s Kumeū. Tue, 14 Apr 2026 02:51:55 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/auckland/more-auckland-commuters-switch-to-public-transport-as-fuel-prices-surge/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/auckland/more-auckland-commuters-switch-to-public-transport-as-fuel-prices-surge/ Aucklanders continue to flock to public transport at record numbers amid rising petrol prices, with Auckland Transport recording a decrease in expected cars on the road. Tue, 07 Apr 2026 04:05:34 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/auckland/woman-allegedly-kidnapped-in-her-vehicle-outside-auckland-shopping-centre/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/auckland/woman-allegedly-kidnapped-in-her-vehicle-outside-auckland-shopping-centre/ Two women have been charged after another woman was allegedly kidnapped from outside a shopping centre in an East Auckland suburb. Fri, 03 Apr 2026 02:57:58 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/auckland/car-rams-police-vehicle-sparks-eagle-chase-and-arrest-at-auckland-mall-car-park/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/auckland/car-rams-police-vehicle-sparks-eagle-chase-and-arrest-at-auckland-mall-car-park/ A car rammed a police vehicle in central Auckland before fleeing, sparking a helicopter-backed chase that ended in a major mall car park arrest. Thu, 02 Apr 2026 23:22:29 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/auckland/april-travel-guide-auckland-airport-s-busiest-days-rail-closures-and-easter-s-top-destinations/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/auckland/april-travel-guide-auckland-airport-s-busiest-days-rail-closures-and-easter-s-top-destinations/ Kiwis are making the most of the long weekends and school holidays this month, with Auckland Airport bringing in extra support staff while disruptions to the public transport network are scheduled as the City Rail Link (CRL) edges closer to completion. Thu, 02 Apr 2026 03:21:05 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/auckland/car-catches-fire-in-downtown-auckland-near-busy-waitemat%C4%81-train-station-formerly-britomart/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/auckland/car-catches-fire-in-downtown-auckland-near-busy-waitemat%C4%81-train-station-formerly-britomart/ Emergency services are responding to a vehicle fire on Auckland’s busy waterfront this evening. Wed, 01 Apr 2026 07:56:15 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/auckland/driver-allegedly-caught-travelling-wrong-way-on-sh1-across-auckland-at-excessive-speeds/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/auckland/driver-allegedly-caught-travelling-wrong-way-on-sh1-across-auckland-at-excessive-speeds/ A speedster has allegedly been caught travelling faster than 160km/h on the wrong side of the motorway across Auckland overnight. Wed, 01 Apr 2026 02:21:22 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/auckland/diggers-save-dog-trapped-in-seawall-on-auckland-s-%C5%8Drewa-beach-with-incoming-tide/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/auckland/diggers-save-dog-trapped-in-seawall-on-auckland-s-%C5%8Drewa-beach-with-incoming-tide/ A dog has been saved after falling down the cracks of a rock wall and becoming trapped on Auckland’s Ōrewa Beach, as the tide drew nearer. Sat, 28 Mar 2026 19:41:31 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/auckland/simeon-brown-announces-drury-land-search-for-new-south-auckland-hospital/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/auckland/simeon-brown-announces-drury-land-search-for-new-south-auckland-hospital/ A new hospital for South Auckland is a step closer, with Health Minister Simeon Brown announcing a major land search has begun for the new site. Fri, 27 Mar 2026 02:44:46 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/auckland/auckland-rail-closures-confirmed-as-fuel-prices-soar-for-drivers/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/auckland/auckland-rail-closures-confirmed-as-fuel-prices-soar-for-drivers/ Auckland Transport is pressing ahead with planned closures to the city’s rail network despite record patronage figures, as motorists ditch cars over spiralling petrol costs. Mon, 23 Mar 2026 03:20:14 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/auckland/auckland-resident-rushes-to-help-after-east-t%C4%81maki-crash-where-child-died-four-injured/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/auckland/auckland-resident-rushes-to-help-after-east-t%C4%81maki-crash-where-child-died-four-injured/ A resident rushed to the scene of a fatal crash near his home after he heard a loud bang and people shouting the name of a child, who later died in hospital. Mon, 16 Mar 2026 00:11:12 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/auckland/immigration-new-zealand-hunts-missing-indian-holi-performers-after-visas-expire/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/auckland/immigration-new-zealand-hunts-missing-indian-holi-performers-after-visas-expire/ Immigration New Zealand is hunting for visa overstayers from an Indian Holi performance group who failed to leave the country. Mon, 09 Mar 2026 03:05:51 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/auckland/aucklanders-get-a-say-on-rates-jumping-79-to-pay-for-city-rail-link-running-costs/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/auckland/aucklanders-get-a-say-on-rates-jumping-79-to-pay-for-city-rail-link-running-costs/ Aucklanders are being asked to have their say on this year’s annual plan, which comes with a hefty 7.9% rates increase to fund the running costs of the City Rail Link. Thu, 05 Mar 2026 02:44:38 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/auckland/ex-charity-boss-matekino-marshall-charged-by-sfo-after-allegedly-misappropriating-more-than-2m/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/auckland/ex-charity-boss-matekino-marshall-charged-by-sfo-after-allegedly-misappropriating-more-than-2m/ A former charitable trust boss has been charged with misappropriating more than $2 million and using a forged document to maintain his VIP membership status at SkyCity Casino. Thu, 05 Mar 2026 02:25:36 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/auckland/stranded-rare-whale-freed-by-volunteers-in-auckland-city-re-beached-18km-across-harbour/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/auckland/stranded-rare-whale-freed-by-volunteers-in-auckland-city-re-beached-18km-across-harbour/ A rare whale that was freed after being stranded at a popular Auckland harbour bay has re-beached a day later and died. Thu, 05 Mar 2026 00:25:14 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/auckland/auckland-fires-man-runs-from-ponsonby-house-as-blaze-takes-hold-of-home/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/auckland/auckland-fires-man-runs-from-ponsonby-house-as-blaze-takes-hold-of-home/ A man has described running from his Ponsonby home as a fire broke out in the rear of the house, after a spate of fires across Auckland. Thu, 05 Mar 2026 00:17:55 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/auckland/northcote-college-fire-investigation-finds-blaze-was-accidental/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/auckland/northcote-college-fire-investigation-finds-blaze-was-accidental/ The fire that destroyed the oldest building at a North Shore school has been found to be accidental. Mon, 02 Mar 2026 02:46:55 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/auckland/police-investigating-destructive-attack-on-3-ambulances-after-tyres-slashed-left-undriveable/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/auckland/police-investigating-destructive-attack-on-3-ambulances-after-tyres-slashed-left-undriveable/ Police are hunting for vandals who slashed tyres of three ambulances, forcing them off the road in an attack described as “irresponsible”. Sun, 01 Mar 2026 22:24:11 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/auckland/march-madness-traffic-warning-as-auckland-congestion-surge-begins-today/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/auckland/march-madness-traffic-warning-as-auckland-congestion-surge-begins-today/ Officials are warning Auckland commuters to prepare for a significant surge in traffic as the “March Madness” period begins. Sun, 01 Mar 2026 20:21:45 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/auckland/pretty-beat-up-e-bike-rider-remains-in-hospital-after-accident-family-notified-by-work-two-days-later/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/auckland/pretty-beat-up-e-bike-rider-remains-in-hospital-after-accident-family-notified-by-work-two-days-later/ An Auckland e-bike user has been left helpless and with no contact with his family for two days after a crash that saw him rushed to hospital. Wed, 25 Feb 2026 02:08:48 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/auckland/parking-nightmare-aucklanders-claim-car-park-rules-making-navigating-streets-extremely-difficult/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/auckland/parking-nightmare-aucklanders-claim-car-park-rules-making-navigating-streets-extremely-difficult/ Aucklanders are becoming increasingly frustrated at the lack of parking options in high-density housing suburbs, resulting in people “parking anywhere they can”.  Mon, 23 Feb 2026 19:02:27 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/auckland/embattled-teaching-council-ceo-resigns-after-release-of-two-critical-reports/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/auckland/embattled-teaching-council-ceo-resigns-after-release-of-two-critical-reports/ Embattled Teaching Council chief executive Lesley Hoskin has resigned. Sun, 22 Feb 2026 23:48:49 Z