Auckland news

Close contact of NZ measles case in quarantine in Cook Islands

The passenger arrived in the Cook Islands over the weekend.

Ex-GP linked to Kelston Boys' takeover embroiled in Mt Albert Grammar legal dispute

Controversial ex-doctor Rhys Cullen's in a bitter legal stoush with a top Auckland school.

The Auckland college coup, the struck-off doctor, and the failed bid to gag the Herald

'We sincerely hope no other school in NZ will have to experience it.'

Samoa snatch final World Cup berth after draw with Belgium

Belgium were chasing their first-ever Rugby World Cup appearance.

'National treasure': $50m plan to revive Waiwera hot pools unveiled

Developers aim to reopen the now-levelled 1.6ha site by late 2027.

Oceania Healthcare sells seven rest homes, cuts support office staff by 20%

$3b retirement giant aims to increase income, repay debt, save costs.

Pāpāmoa's Pacific Lakes retirement village opens new $40m community centre

Three hundred residents get new amenities at their village: a new central hub.

Ryman shuts two Christchurch rest homes, reports interim loss

Work to relevel the main Edmund Hillary hospital wing in Remuera is now completed.

'Largest penalty so far': Westpac hit over lending failures

The High Court imposed a $3.64m fine on Westpac over loan disclosure failures.

Watch: Probe into Akl airport drug-smuggling ring sees more 'corrupt' baggage handlers arrested

Police seized 631kg of meth and 112kg of cocaine linked to the ring.

Oceania Healthcare sells seven rest homes, cuts support office staff by 20%

$3b retirement giant aims to increase income, repay debt, save costs.

‘Crisis of the National government’s creation’: Hipkins takes shots at government during strike

Labour's Health spokesperson urged striking health workers to continue their fight.