Auckland news

Samoa chiefs consider sending back $6m payout from NZ Govt for HMNZS Manawanui marine disaster

Chief Atanoa Tusi Fa’afetai says he may refuse to share the $6m payout.

Inside Auckland’s hidden monasteries and retreats

From Carmelite nuns to Tibetan monks – meet some of Auckland's spiritual residents.

Samoan chief convicted of slavery and human trafficking set to be sentenced

Slavery convictions like Tuai’s are believed to number only five in NZ history.

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.

Lizard lives on the line? Major Aussie housing developer pledges to protect animals at Queenstown site

Several hectares of lizard habitat at Homestead Bay are involved.

Developer gives away $599,000 Christchurch townhouse

'We came up with the outrageous 'win a house' idea. The winner is pretty overwhelmed.'

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.

'Not traditional whakapapa': Popular hot pools changes its name after three decades

OPINION: Changing the name of Parakai Hot Pools isn't erasing history - it's restoring it.

From Lego to Labubu: Why adults are spending billions on toys for themselves

Adults have taken over from kids as the most important age segment in the toy industry.

Armed police swarm Auckland city centre after gun scare

Armed officers took the 28-year-old man into custody about 4.45pm.

Man who used woman's bank card worried potential employers will think he's not honest

But a judge has told Aaron Robie that is 'the point of a conviction'.