Auckland news

Samoa PM cleared in conspiracy case over fatal 2021 hit-and-run probe

Four of the six accused, including Laaulialemalietoa, were cleared of charges in Apia.

Sirens blare in Tonga after large quake forces tsunami threat evacuations

Nema said there is no tsunami danger to New Zealand.

Samoan PM La'aulialemalietoa says new rugby union will be set up

World Rugby could suspend Samoa if it deems the move to be government interference.

Air NZ flights to Pacific destination cancelled due to 'volatile' fuel costs

'We know how important air services are for the Pacific,' the airline said.

Apartment owners win $40k after tribunal rules CAB legal levy invalid

The levy was subsequently revealed to be for the purpose of paying to fund a court battle.

US asset manager gains consent for $250m deal to buy Wellington, Queenstown hotels

Vendor NZ Hotel Holdings is backed by the NZ Super Fund and partners.

Bupa's operating profit jumps 52% as retirement village and care home revenue climbs

But revenue and revaluations pushed bottom-line after-tax net profit up more than 600%.

Cranes in retreat: Index falls to lowest level in a decade

Auckland dominates with the most cranes, but the numbers nationally are well down.

Machete attack robbery: Man with over 200 convictions jailed again

His criminal resume includes a standoff in which he fired a gun from his deck.

Illegal nets, car batteries and busted rules: Inside NZ's summer fishing crackdown

Officers seized illegal set nets, including one anchored with a dumped car battery.

'Laughable': More people complain about Woolworths' use of AI in job interviews

The Herald recently reported on a teen who said he was unfairly judged by an AI interview.

Nail salons sold for below value as staff seek $205k in wages

A freezing order was imposed to stop the salons' owners from selling more assets.