Auckland news

Samoa issues measles advisory, memories of deadly outbreak remain

Last time there was a measles outbreak in NZ, it spread to Samoa, where 83 people died.

'Would not be where I am today without her': Sisters win Kawerau council seats

The Tongan-Māori sisters are the eldest of eight raised in Kawerau.

'Your daughter is deaf': How measles caused woman to lose hearing as a baby

Sign is Rosie's children's first language 'because that's my language and I'm their mum'.

NZ's oldest school takes Ministry of Education to court to keep hostels open

Education officials have 'ongoing concerns about the safety and wellbeing of boarders'.

Chopper rides and country music: Inside Calder Stewart’s 70th birthday celebration

One of NZ's largest industrial landowners and biggest builders has reached a milestone.

Faradays plans $30m luxury department store on Queen St by 2026

The ambitious downtown project will transform the heritage Milne & Choyce site.

Auckland Council's $320m plan to transform Wynyard Point: Park, offices, apartments

John Fillmore Contracting won the job for earthworks at Wynyard Point, starting in April.

'Incredibly weak period': No end forecast to falling rents

National rents have dropped 1.1% annually – one of the first falls since 2009.

Fran O'Sullivan: How NZ-India trade could soar if free trade deal finally lands

OPINION: Talks have advanced through five rounds in seven months, faster than usual.

Editorial: Head clashes of the codes highlight dilemma for union and league

OPINION: The NFL has paid out $2.1b to players with concussion-linked illness.

Lakai and Sititi signal new All Blacks loose forward era

Dynamic, young loose forwards are the future and the now for the All Blacks.

Hospital ward built in Auckland to be trucked to Hawke’s Bay

The new 28-bed ward will be built offsite and then craned into place in Hastings.