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.

'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.

John Sax unveils $900m plan for Kinloch golf resort

Up to 20 luxury villas and 178 residential sections are slated for sale.

What were the 10 biggest deals of 2025 where foreigners bought NZ assets?

The deals included $US700m being invested in the financial services business FNZ Group.

KiwiSaver fee squeeze: Providers set to collect $1.1b as funds hit $145b

Kernel S&P Global Clean Energy delivered a 59.9% return over the past year.

Givealittle court fight: Judge keeps frozen $30k donated after dad’s beach death

Kane Watson died after he was buried under 2m of sand digging in a dune at Muriwai Beach.

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.

AI casualty: Once high-flying Soul Machines in receivership

Startup raised more than $225m. KPMG looks for buyer.