Auckland news

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

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

US clamps down on Pacific visas with bans, bonds and suspended migration

Fiji faces a halt on new US migration visas from January 21, but tourists can still go.

Young swimmer's final two words before Waikato River claimed his life

His adoptive father says the Waikato River's current trapped him in a whirlpool.

Tributes flow for journalist and playwright Aroha Awarau

Aroha Awarau is being remembered as a talented writer, comedian and great friend.

QT Auckland hotel and former Queenstown backpackers sold to foreigners

CBRE agents have made deals totalling $118.5 million.

No conviction for illegal Mt Eden buildings: Real estate agent's job a factor

Blockhouse Bay agent James Lu and builder Xian Fan Liu pleaded guilty to charges.

Ryman miscalculated staff holiday pay, makes $24m provision in accounts

Retirement village company one of many that miscalculated holiday pay.

On the up: Multi-unit dwellings push residential consents ahead

Almost 36,000 homes consented in year to November.

Person pulled to safety amid suspicious blaze at Auckland home

One person had to be rescued from the house by emergency responders.

'Haven't even given any thought': McMillan rules out play at All Blacks role

Clayton McMillan is committed to Munster, despite the All Blacks job becoming vacant.

Watch: Paraglider opens new route over South Island main divide in marathon flight

He first flew from Coronet Peak to Whataroa, crossing near Haast Pass.

'Stronger together': Pāpāmoa Neighbourhood Support seeks new members

There are areas with no street coverage and a co-ordinator with an 'impossible' workload.