Auckland news

Samoa closes schools as fight against dengue ramps up after second child dies

Hospitals are under considerable strain, with an average 100 new cases reported each week.

'Thank you for leading the way' – 'Fiji' Veikoso remembered as the voice that changed the game

George 'Fiji' Veikoso: 'He gave us hope from a young age.'

'More than an artist': Pasifika reggae music legend dies

'He was a movement, a voice for the people, a light in the dark.'

'Huge increase': Dengue cases in Pacific reach 10-year peak

Fiji reported the most suspected cases with 13,702, followed by Tonga and French Polynesia.

'No agreement': Tenants win dispute after tiny home tips in storm

The home lacked building consent and there was no written agreement with the tenants.

'Reform overdue': Push for fairer retirement village dispute system

The proposed system would minimise legal representation in disputes.

Agents sought to sell Smith & Caughey's Queen St HQ

Board member Peter Alexander said the intention was to sell but there was no hurry.

How a teen warehouse job led to a $73m supermarket opening

He started as a picker in a distribution centre, now he's buying a $14m supermarket.

'Marked improvement': Synlait's recovery sees major earnings lift

Synlait expects an annual net loss of $27m to $40m, down from a $182.1m loss in 2024.

Investment manager Milford Funds boosts dividend despite profit dip

Performance fees dropped sharply from $84m to $1m in 2025.

Premiere pomme de terre: New Zealand’s best pie is a potato top with a French twist

The winning pie is a potato top, with a potato middle.

'Crunch time': Zoe Hobbs' dash home to refine sprinting technique

The sprinter's visit to NZ was brief, lasting just 17 days before returning to Europe.