Auckland news

Did NZ shortchange Samoa over Manawanui wreck payout?

Experts say the $6m payout may cover only about 10% of clean-up costs.

'Gone too soon, sir': Auckland school in mourning after 'beloved' deputy principal dies

The family now faces a funeral service on Monday, in the same week as Christmas.

Deadly habit: Truckie who killed RSE worker had history of using his phone while driving

'He was doing something he never should have been doing, and a man died.'

Judge voids election result after claims of voter fraud in South Auckland

Vi Hausia has alleged theft of ballot papers, 'irregularities' and widespread voter fraud.

'Biggest and best': Rodd & Gunn CEO on new $10m+ Melbourne store

'Level of detail and how each floor of the store works is incredible,' says Mike Beagley.

Can Gen Z break our dangerous love affair with property schemes? - Du Val podcast

A more financially literate new generation offers some hope.

Ghost town no more: Karaka developer spends millions on water fix, unlocking 5000 new homes

Housing subdivisions that sat frozen since 2019 can now be built.

'Clever way to deal with a slow market' - apartment developer offering two-year mortgage suspension

Developer John Love says the market is slow, so he is offering an unusual apartment deal.

Urgent warning after multiple hospitalisations linked to synthetic drugs in Auckland

Alert says people may collapse, foam at the mouth, or experience temporary paralysis.

'Cost my brother’s life': All Black shares drowning story in water safety plea

'I know what it feels like to lose a loved one,' Tupou Vaa'i says.

Christmas at the zoo: No rest for the wild

Keepers at Auckland Zoo spend Christmas Day giving animals extra treats and care.

Five assessed after ute crash leaves trail of wrecked cars

The crash brought parts of Auckland to a standstill.