Auckland news

Vanuatu and Fiji on alert as tropical depression set to become Cyclone Urmil

Forecaster Stephen Meke says central and southern Vanuatu face near gale winds.

'Really big goal': ChildFund CEO's plan to lift Pacific out of poverty

Josie Pagani wants every Pacific child to have access to clean water within 10 years.

'Elements of foul play': Police chief vows consequences over Fijian officer’s death

Racagi had worked on recent drug raids in Lami, though police see no link yet.

Samoa airport fee increase sparks wrath of global airline group

Surge in fees from next week will impact tourists and diaspora, airlines say.

'Time for us to hand over' - Pendergrasts to sell $100m+ Auckland mall

'Proud of the energy we have put into it' - Glenfield Mall's Ross and Dallas Pendergrast.

Auckland builder to pay $5000 after sediment pours into Oakley Creek

Sediment-laden water from the New Windsor site flowed into Oakley Creek.

'Continued to achieve': Summerset's outstanding result

New Zealand's biggest retirement business drives up profit after many sales.

Profit pain, pipeline gain: $3.2b landlord sticks with big build ambitions

Precinct has 97% occupancy in its portfolio. Planning new 56-level Auckland twin-towers.

Summer to single digits: Cold blast brings autumn in with a 'bang'

'It’s autumn coming in with a bit of a bang', said a MetService meteorologist.

'Well-involved' house fire in Pakūranga Heights, 12 firefighters tackle blaze

Three fire crews and 12 firefighters are working to bring the blaze under control.

Third measles case confirmed in Auckland as locations of interest grow five-fold

Despite returning on the same flight, the new case isn't linked to the earlier two.

DNA breakthrough links serial rapist to horrific 1988 teen attack

Rewa pleaded guilty this month after a swab matched him to the attack on the 16-year-old.