Auckland news

'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.

Air Rarotonga hires first female pilot after trailblazing training journey

At 23, Isabel Drollet Macdonald will be Air Rarotonga's first female pilot.

China, US to be invited to New Zealand for next year's Pacific Islands Forum

New Zealand was disappointed in the Solomon Islands excluding certain nations.

How this rebuild brought Wellington’s central library back to life

Winning twice was a 'rare achievement in competition's 13-year history', the judges said.

How the country's busiest supermarket is bracing for the next big flood

'We can't control the weather, but we can control how we prepare' - Nick Hanson.

Govt inks regional deal with 'economic powerhouse' Western BoP

It is the second regional deal signed after Auckland's last month.

How new land deal could fast-track the St James Theatre’s return

Getting access to the theatre's south side for $50m upgrade was eased by two land deals.

‘It’s sad we are viewed as a gang’: Tour De Hoods bike riders lament public perception

Organiser Kimami Ngaluafe says the rides are a positive outlet for troubled youth.

Tauranga flight turned around after lanterns enter flight path

The lanterns were being released from an unknown location in Tauranga.

‘I almost didn’t survive’: Kiwi nurse on healing from assault through music

Following a serious assault, Zoë Vera’s healed four years of fear with music.

Compulsory exams are back - PM and Education Minister unveil new NZCE qualification to replace NCEA

Grades marked A+ to E and compulsory science for Year 11 are among the changes.