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.

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.

'Extremely rare move' – consultant has developer put into receivership

Developer Marcus Jacobson denies he owes debt and described receivership as a 'stunt'.

'Family endured difficult tenancy': Rental managers fined $9700

Tenants rented place for 18 months but tribunal upheld complaints about the Auckland home.

Waiuku triple-fatal: Neighbour dreads watching another family grieve

First person on scene recounts discovering woman and two kids in car.

'Unacceptable' breaches: Immigration adviser fined for false visa job claims

Tzu Tong (Jane) Ma lost her licence for charging migrants for non-existent jobs.

Watch: On-duty police officer filmed on stripper pole later engaged in sexual activity with woman

The IPCA investigated inappropriate activity involving two officers and a civilian.

'Disgusted by my actions': Man who scammed 21 people apologises, but won't give up co-offenders

Jack Hennessy scammed 21 victims, stealing $337,700 in just 14 days.