Auckland news

Rarotonga International Airport starts screening passengers in fight against dengue

An elderly member of the public is the first dengue-related death in the Cook Islands.

Statutory manager sent into troubled Auckland college's board

Education officials closed the school's boarding hostels amid student safety concerns.

He took drama classes because his mates were. Now this Kiwi actor is starring in a hit Disney series

Albert Latailakepa has found international fame on Disney’s The Artful Dodger.

Auckland bus driver killed his passenger – why he was spared prison

After knocking the older man unconscious, Mikaele Ah Fook continued on his bus route.

Gulf Harbour golf course owner faces liquidation bid as debt battle deepens

The company is owned by The Phoenix Trust. The sole shareholder is developer Greg Olliver.

Inside the $50m St Marys Bay build where buyers pay $10m+ for space and views

Construction started in 2024 and is due to finish in the final quarter.

'Too difficult': Developer pulls pin on major Ararimu managed fill proposal

Locals feared years of dust, trucks and environmental impacts at Ararimu.

Auckland CBD office vacancies fall for first time since 2022 in market turning point

The 275,000sq m of vacant offices equals 27 rugby fields. But vacancy rates fell lately.

Govt puts extra $3m into major events from Bay of Islands to Tekapo

The $3m is part of a wider $70m Major Events and Tourism package.

Gulf Harbour golf course owner faces liquidation bid as debt battle deepens

The company is owned by The Phoenix Trust. The sole shareholder is developer Greg Olliver.

WorkSafe inspector to return to Auckland pool after second serious hydroslide injury

First a finger was cut off, then a boy smashed his front teeth on a slide joint.

Where did the money go? Property traders left $28m in debt and just $38k in cash

Liquidators following the money trail in the hope of recovering millions in unpaid tax.