Auckland news

'Still a little hard to believe': Pene Pati awarded French knighthood

The Samoan-Kiwi tenor received the Chevalier de l’ordre des Arts & des Lettres in Paris.

Air Rarotonga hires first female pilot after trailblazing training journey

At 23, Isabel Drollet Macdonald will be Air Rarotonga's first female pilot.

China, US to be invited to New Zealand for next year's Pacific Islands Forum

New Zealand was disappointed in the Solomon Islands excluding certain nations.

Gunman allegedly storms Tonga radio office, threatens reporter after gang story airs

The female journalist was allegedly warned not to run more news about the Comancheros.

How this rebuild brought Wellington’s central library back to life

Winning twice was a 'rare achievement in competition's 13-year history', the judges said.

How the country's busiest supermarket is bracing for the next big flood

'We can't control the weather, but we can control how we prepare' - Nick Hanson.

Govt inks regional deal with 'economic powerhouse' Western BoP

It is the second regional deal signed after Auckland's last month.

How new land deal could fast-track the St James Theatre’s return

Getting access to the theatre's south side for $50m upgrade was eased by two land deals.

Compulsory exams are back - PM and Education Minister unveil new NZCE qualification to replace NCEA

Grades marked A+ to E and compulsory science for Year 11 are among the changes.

Classic-car shake-up: Which are a good investment and which will slump in value

Younger Kiwis don't want pre-war classic cars. They'd rather own a JDM or a Mustang.

501 deportee caught grooming an undercover officer posing as a 13-year-old girl

The sex offender deported from Australia for targeting children has continued to offend.

American fans fume as Californian classic East of Eden is filmed in New Zealand

'A deeply odd choice when the land itself is the most important character', a fan wrote.