Auckland news

Dengue Fever: More children die in Samoa, hospitals under pressure

A fourth child has died to dengue fever in Samoa, while Nauru has reported two deaths.

Tributes for Auckland educator Jan Taouma, whose work spanned over 40 years

Jan Taouma helped to establish the well-known Aoga Fa'a Samoa, in Ponsonby, in the 1980s.

'Wasn't my time': The frontrunner to replace Silver Ferns captain

Filda Vui is a strong chance to fill the goal attack bib of Ameliaranne Ekenasio.

Samoa closes schools as fight against dengue ramps up after second child dies

Hospitals are under considerable strain, with an average 100 new cases reported each week.

Kāinga Ora sells Northcote site to Simplicity for build-to-rent apartments

Kāinga Ora sold land for the Simplicity block as well as the 183-unit Elevation nearby.

'No agreement': Tenants win dispute after tiny home tips in storm

The home lacked building consent and there was no written agreement with the tenants.

'Reform overdue': Push for fairer retirement village dispute system

The proposed system would minimise legal representation in disputes.

Agents sought to sell Smith & Caughey's Queen St HQ

Board member Peter Alexander said the intention was to sell but there was no hurry.

Goodbye ... Michael Hill, jeweller

Determined, ambitious, verging on the eccentric, Sir Michael Hill was a visionary.

'I'm watching you:' Why David Lomas is so good at finding people

David Lomas, once a tough crime reporter, admits some of his TV reunions make him teary.

K Rd spending slumps 22% as businesses face tough winter freeze

Store owner Helen McIntyre says it’s the slowest winter she’s seen in 34 years.

Blood, sweat and tears: Doco highlights gym's life-changing impact

International Film Festival documentary follows kickboxers' transformative journey.