Auckland news

Parents issue global plea to save conjoined twins in PNG

The twin boys share vital organs including a liver, bladder and intestines.

'Breach of trust': NZ extends pause on Cook Islands payments

NZ$29.8m in funding remains on hold across two financial years.

Samoa issues measles advisory, memories of deadly outbreak remain

Last time there was a measles outbreak in NZ, it spread to Samoa, where 83 people died.

'Would not be where I am today without her': Sisters win Kawerau council seats

The Tongan-Māori sisters are the eldest of eight raised in Kawerau.

Mortgagee sales jump: One agent has listed 37 distressed properties

New Zealand’s distressed sale listings have nearly tripled in recent months.

Vital seeks $220m to bring management in-house

Units will be sold at a 9.5% discount to Friday's trading price to encourage buyers.

Chopper rides and country music: Inside Calder Stewart’s 70th birthday celebration

One of NZ's largest industrial landowners and biggest builders has reached a milestone.

Faradays plans $30m luxury department store on Queen St by 2026

The ambitious downtown project will transform the heritage Milne & Choyce site.

Small Business: From loss to legacy – the story behind footwear label Bronwyn

The brand is named after the founder's late mother, who inspired its creation.

Watch: Herald NOW with host Ryan Bridge

You can watch Herald NOW 7am – 9am weekdays on the NZ Herald homepage. 

Staff member injured at Auckland youth justice facility

An ambulance was seen leaving the youth justice residence soon after.

Mark Gedye: Saying Auckland's CBD is dead is unhelpful and inaccurate

OPINION: More than 100 new businesses are set to move into Midtown by early 2026.