Auckland news

Staff awarded $75,000 after court finds 'Pasifika values' weren't upheld at work

All NZ employers should take note of landmark ruling, says employment adviser.

Government reviews RSE visa scheme, report calls for reform

The ILO warns RSE workers who complain risk blacklisting and deportation.

'Heartbreaking decision': Moana Pasifika looking for a lifeline

Moana Pasifika will provide support to all players and staff during this transition.

Woman's 'unfailing devotion' to dead sister's kids rewarded with residency

She has 'unfailingly devoted herself to raising these five young children'.

'Obstructing views': $15.7m home owner fined $21,000 for illegal pōhutukawa cuts

The protected trees, at least 80 to 100 years old, were left damaged and unstable.

$1.2b forestry deal inflated foreign investment total; Crown's $15m for St James Theatre

$583.6b of net wealth or 18% of NZ commercial net value owned by foreign investors: CAFCA.

'We’re going to take it to the next level': Family duo plan $13m car storage facility

The venture is cofounded by Simon Hull, the founder of Kiwi company Allied Workforce.

$3b Hornby hub reshapes Christchurch's industrial heartland

The company bought land two decades ago. Half of the 150ha site has now been developed.

Heart of the City chief executive Viv Beck stood down from role

Beck has headed the business association for 10 years.

‘Total loss’: Blaze guts vacant Auckland warehouse, dark smoke sparks warnings

Over a dozen Fire and Emergency NZ crews responded to the blaze.

'Don't keep repeating history': Parliamentary briefing launched on food plant closures and job losses

Green MP Steve Abel wants the process to include affected communities.

'Predatory offending': Woman charged after alleged hospital bedside theft spree

Police say hospital patients had belongings stolen while receiving treatment.