Auckland news

Pacific airlines team up, four countries sign new trade and food deal

Airlines from two small nations have big plans for unique, sometimes challenging region.

ECE leader shocked by proposed sleep rules after baby death at daycare

David Seymour plans to rid the ECE sector of 'excessive' regulations.

Top Samoan fashion brand looks to open more stores in NZ

Eveni Pacific has opened a flagship store in Auckland and says it's just the start.

'It will not be paid': Tonga stands firm against US$1m ransom

Australian cyber experts are helping Tonga investigate the breach.

How a ‘Dirty 30’ post-quake building was transformed into a modern masterpiece

The former Hunters and Collectors building has been transformed.

'We're saying no' – house-building boss on timber price hikes

New Zealand's busiest house builder v timber giant on price rises planned from October 1.

Liquidator helps secure visas for 60 workers from failed NZ firm

'The welfare of these ProLink employees was paramount to me' – liquidator Pritesh Patel.

Median house price falls in Auckland, increases in regions

Reinz report shows sales volumes below expected, more days to sell.

The cost of dying: Why one in two Kiwis will go into debt to pay for funerals

Death doulas and water cremation offer alternative funeral options.

Tasman truffle farm weathers storm to supply top restaurants

Supply is down but 76-year-old Riwaka truffle farmer is not out following Friday's deluge.

Fleeing youth in stolen car drove wrong way on Auckland motorway before serious crash

The police Eagle helicopter was tracking Toyota Aqua at time of crash.

'Hunt you down': Former 'shock jock' admits Ford Ranger assault

He asked that his name remain secret, citing cancel culture. But two judges declined.