Auckland news

PM’s matai title ceremony kicks off with eyes on relationship with Samoa’s new leader

Christopher Luxon is visiting Samoa and Tonga this week.

Why Luxon has explaining to do as he visits Samoa, Tonga for first official engagements

The PM and a delegation of high-profile New Zealanders will visit Samoa and Tonga.

Luxon's office rejects claims he sought matai title ahead of Samoa trip

Christopher Luxon and a delegation of high-profile Kiwis are visiting Samoa this week.

Herbs legend Dilworth Karaka dies

The singer helped drive Herbs' pro-peace, anti-nuclear and social justice anthems.

From Pidgeon Palace to car parking: Food Alley site to gets cars, not tower

The former Food Alley and Yates block will get landscaping, seating and CCTV.

Silver boom: Millions spent on retirement units and expansions

However, 'new supply is still not keeping up with the projected need'.

Supermarket boom: Is your area about to get a new store?

Woolworths Paerāta Rise will open next February with an online order hub.

Prime reel estate: TV fishing legend selling Lake Tarawera home

He planned to spend time with family, hunting and fishing while still in good health.

Silver boom: Millions spent on retirement units and expansions

However, 'new supply is still not keeping up with the projected need'.

Taran Wiseman: First-home buyers and 'mums and dads' – the seismic shift in the property market

OPINION: First-home buyers hit a record 27% share of property sales in 2025.

William Dart review: Bartok opera dazzles at Auckland Arts Festival

Susan Bullock and Lester Lynch return to lead this radical Bluebeard revival.

$100m fund for 'deep tech' start-ups reveals first close, boosted by golden visas

Plus: why Bridgewest chose New Zealand over Canada and Australia.