Auckland news

'Not by our choice': Why Nauru is moving to change its name

New York Times: The island's 11,000 residents will vote on the change in a referendum.

Local legends: the people bringing Niue to life

Niueans are chronically friendly.

'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.

Opponents of Ali Williams, Anna Mowbray helicopter pad win case

'Clear public feeling on this issue' - lobby group thanks court, wants council action.

'Raw sewage spills across his lawn': Developer balks at $320k Watercare bill

The developers are being asked to pay for putting additional pressure on the pipes.

Ikea boost helps Kiwi Property boss to $1.78m pay as profit slips 11.5%

Sylvia Park's mall has been enhanced after Kiwi sold land and then built NZ's first Ikea.

Wealthy businessman and iwi win 10-year lease for Waiheke's Stony Batter tunnels

A new shuttle is planned from a bay directly to the historic reserve to bring tourists.

Parking machine tries to charge Auckland man $4000 for 15-minute stay

A brief trip to Auckland Airport nearly cost Kushma Nair $4059.

Sean Fitzpatrick fronting a $30m drive for new Sacred Heart sports hub

The planned Marist Brothers Sports Centre would span 4000sq m on campus.

Sir Rod Drury allegations: Hi-Tech Hall of Fame board to meet

The Hi-Tech Trust has sold out Spark Arena for its annual awards this Friday.

The headgear 23: Who are the best players to have worn headgear during their careers?

Picking a squad of 23 players who famously wore head gear during their career.