Auckland news

'Still a little hard to believe': Pene Pati awarded French knighthood

The Samoan-Kiwi tenor received the Chevalier de l’ordre des Arts & des Lettres in Paris.

I’ve lived in NZ most of my life. I feel like I still don’t belong

OPINION: If I felt like I made sense in a place, I would be unstoppable.

Air Rarotonga hires first female pilot after trailblazing training journey

At 23, Isabel Drollet Macdonald will be Air Rarotonga's first female pilot.

China, US to be invited to New Zealand for next year's Pacific Islands Forum

New Zealand was disappointed in the Solomon Islands excluding certain nations.

How this rebuild brought Wellington’s central library back to life

Winning twice was a 'rare achievement in competition's 13-year history', the judges said.

How the country's busiest supermarket is bracing for the next big flood

'We can't control the weather, but we can control how we prepare' - Nick Hanson.

Govt inks regional deal with 'economic powerhouse' Western BoP

It is the second regional deal signed after Auckland's last month.

How new land deal could fast-track the St James Theatre’s return

Getting access to the theatre's south side for $50m upgrade was eased by two land deals.

Brooke's baby: Act deputy leader Brooke van Velden announces pregnancy

The MP reveals her unusual cravings as 'possibly the biggest challenge of my life' awaits.

'Going to be massive': Auckland FC to host A-League grand final against Sydney

The A-League men's grand final is coming to Auckland.

Fineanganofo equals try-scoring record as Hurricanes beat Blues

The Blues, increasingly, appear anything but genuine title contenders.

Rescue called off for person trapped on coastal rocks

The person became stuck after the tide came in at about 6.30pm.