Auckland news

Samoa’s new PM flies to NZ for medical treatment within days of taking office

Laʻauli Leuatea Schmidt was sworn in as Samoa’s eighth Prime Minister last week.

'We need to remind the world': Tongan bark cloth revival takes shape

Nearly 100 women from 20 Tongan villages joined the two-week workshop.

'Let us work together': La'auli sworn in as Samoa’s eighth PM

More than 2000 people filled the Tuanaimato gym to witness the occasion.

‘It’s a shame’: Leaders question Māori stage breaking away from other Polyfest performers

The Māori stage will run at a different venue on different days.

Housing lift ahead: $5m foreign buyers expected to fuel market activity

'More confidence is starting to brew in the economy with interest rates coming down.'

Commerce Commission v Harcourts in Christchurch, cartel alleged

Conduct was 'damaging' because they have a big share of the local market: commission.

Car manufacturer Hyundai signs Kiwi builder for big Takapuna scheme

The Strand apartments are to be four blocks, up to 10 levels high, facing the waterfront.

'Ngāti Ockham': Iwi-Pākehā collab brings 720 new city homes

By working together, an iwi collective and a Pākehā developer are yielding big results.

Man expected to earn $100k from importing 49kg of meth – he got jail instead

The meth was sent to Va’a Va’a's address, with his phone number attached.

'It's broken': Business leaders call for overhaul of local government

Many business leaders are frustrated by a system that actively resists growth

Man arrested over $68k fraud spree across New Zealand

More than $68,000 in goods were allegedly obtained through fraudulent use.

Beyond the postcard: 8-off-the-beaten-track ideas for Fiji and Samoa

There is more to Fiji and Samoa than beachside cocktails, as you will discover.