Auckland news

How an accident turned Fonotī Pati Umaga into a voice for disabled artists

The musician and disability advocate puts 'dark years' behind him in new stage show.

Wife clings to hope for man swept away in Mahurangi River

He was swept away after pushing his young nephew towards a life-saving branch.

Christchurch-Vanuatu flights to start for first time this winter on Solomon Airlines

Island airline also announces Auckland expansion and multiple new Pacific routes.

The Pope and the 'Princess': Auckland tenor's run-in with Vatican security

"I don’t think I can eat pizza here any more."

Multi-billion developer Precinct launches 121-unit Mt Eden plans

Studio units to start from $600k range, fifth-level three-bedroom penthouses from $2.5m.

'Problematic': 541 new Auckland apartments unsold, 20% of stock built in last three years

Downturn in house sales sparked more unsold apartments but also many terraced homes too.

Wynyard Quarter residents decry 'indefensible' 23-storey waterfront building plans

Plans submitted for fast-track refer to the project's height as being a marker and a plus.

'Can't quite believe it': Man wins $599,000 Christchurch house

Joe Leggat was given a box containing his prize ... keys to a new house.

'I look for athletes': More magic from Queensland training wizard at Karaka Millions

Dream Roca lunged late to win the $1m Karaka Millions 2-year-old for the Aussie trainer.

Tuxedo dressed to impress as he storms to Aotearoa Classic glory

Tuxedo won the $1 million 4-year-old race at the huge Karaka Millions meeting.

Permanent suppression for company director who used meth, child abuse material to destress

The successful businessman ran companies in New Zealand and abroad prior to his arrest.

How an accident turned Fonotī Pati Umaga into a voice for disabled artists

The musician and disability advocate puts 'dark years' behind him in new stage show.