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.

'Our challenge is to keep our heads down' – Andrew Reding on Fletcher Building in 2026

'I think it would be a mistake to count on any swift economic turnaround,' says Reding.

'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 leftovers: Northland chefs turn Christmas feasts into next-day treats

Top Northland chefs share easy leftover recipes to cut stress and rubbish.

New trustees named: Jones refreshes boards overseeing $3.5b in community assets

Shane Jones has named 29 new trustees and reappointed nine across the 12 boards.

Women who owned 2025: Kiwi stars rewrite the record books

Sammie Maxwell fought back from Olympic selection doubts to a historic MTB title.

Editorial: We walked away from the lazy Kiwi summer — phones in hand

OPINION: Leaders who stay online all summer quietly teach staff to do the same.