Auckland news

Sydney house shot up in 'payback attack' as ex-Kiwis player Matt Utai undergoes surgery

Video obtained by Australian media outlets shows a hooded gunman firing at a house.

'Over the moon': Mother and son to reunite after 11-year residency struggle

Ali told the Herald it has been difficult living apart from her only child.

'I’m just so grateful': Mother's relief as baby survives 'scary' meningitis ordeal

'Without the operation, he definitely would have died,' says mum Tearren Nanjan.

Winston Peters to receive Pacific visa petition at New Zealand Parliament

The petition seeks equal visa-style access for visitors from six Pacific nations.

'Subdued economic environment' – Winton Land half-year revenue down 60%

Unemployment, net migration and lower concrete volumes are cited as examples of downturn.

'A number of commercial buildings' – SkyCity eyes $200m asset sales

Underlying FY26 ebitda guidance is confirmed at $190m-$210m as dividends remain suspended.

'Ongoing process': Fletcher Building CEO responds after 308 corporate job cuts

'Paying a lot of attention to corporate overheads and costs in the organisation': Reding.

Fletcher swings to $45m earnings profit but keeps dividend tap off for now

Analysts now expect house-building division Fletcher Living to be sold after construction.

Police seize 200kg of illegal drugs, arrest 11 in major undercover sting involving 'dark web'

Police said multiple firearms were intercepted following the nine-month investigation.

I played football in a prison with 16 inmates - here's what happened

Nathan Limm visited Auckland South Corrections Facility to play football with prisoners.

Dogs to be destroyed after fatal Kaihu mauling, council confirms

The three dogs are currently impounded while police investigate.

Royal reckoning: Inside Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s public humiliation after arrest

Police say the ex-prince shared trade secrets with Jeffrey Epstein.