Auckland news

'It's almost like gold': The staple food families can no longer afford

Soaring corned beef prices are forcing Pasifika families to rethink traditional gifting.

How one Samoan chief is navigating the rising costs of corned beef

Samoan community leader Pa'u Teleiai Edwin Puni describes the significance of corned beef as well as how his family are navigating its rising cost when it comes to fa'alavelave.

'It's not a sad place': The Kiwi cemetery that looks like a Disney movie

Pacific culture has lit up Manukau Memorial Gardens cemetery in South Auckland.

Dame Karen Poutasi, first female Director-General of Health, dies aged 76

She later headed NZQA for 14 years and briefly chaired Health New Zealand in 2023.

Foodstuffs North Island boss Chris Quin on 2026's biggest challenges

'A stronger economy unlocks the health and education system we all want.'

‘Cautiously optimistic’: Property prices tipped to increase 5% in 2026

Prices are still 17.6% below the early 2022 peak, with Auckland notably weak.

From CRL to Costco: The mega projects that will change 2026’s skyline

Te Waihorotiu Station and the CRL promise to transform central Auckland travel.

How do architects design homes when they are for themselves?

Could architects say they are the 'perfect client' when they design their own new homes?

'Demonic serpents': Probe launched into exorcism claims at embattled Auckland school

Two staff were suspended over exorcism allegations, a third for 'claims of negligence'.

Don McGlashan shares his favourite spots in Auckland

Every week we ask a well-known Aucklander for their favourite spots in the city.

Gangster to brain surgeon: Sex worker spills on clients, and what she will and won’t do

Rose Adamo reveals all, including how her family and partner feel about her line of work.

Rescuers scramble to incident at Piha Beach after day of water tragedies

At least two people are dead, one missing and another critically injured across NZ.