Auckland news

Labour candidate leads rerun after court found irregularities affected Papatoetoe result

The rerun saw Vi Hausia top the provisional poll with 2788 votes.

Passengers 'spewing in the aisles' as flight to Fiji diverted after three attempted landings

Around 80 stranded passengers are now being put up in a Nuku’alofa hotel.

In search of winter sun: Swap Fiji for this quiet island escape

Empty beaches and no crowds.

'Beautiful, happy soul': Family remember 9yo girl killed in crash at traffic lights

The schoolgirl was in a car struck by another vehicle while waiting for a green light.

High-rise horror no more: Cintra gets new cladding in leaky building fix

The entire tower was covered in shrink wrap for months during the huge building project.

Body corporate broke law on Newmarket cladding levies, tribunal finds

How the body corporate allocated costs to reclad the huge buildings was central to case.

Plumbers warn of cost squeeze after pipe prices to rise 25%

Plumbers have tried to buy pipes in bulk to stockpile and delay having to pay more.

Real estate agents censured over early access, family ties and deposit failures

House keys, relationships, trust accounts, leaky homes and roof age were complained about.

Crusaders lose All Blacks duo for Australia trip: All you need to know about Super Rugby round nine

Everything you need to know for the weekend's action, with five games taking place.

Demant set to become most-capped Black Ferns captain as three debutants named

'It’s exciting to reward our debutants with the opportunity to wear the black jersey.'

Looking for an easy autumn minibreak? This hotel has the best hidden bar in Waikato

This new hotel in an old building makes Cambridge a destination not a pitstop.

Blues unite around Suafoa as they chase title after his terminal diagnosis

Teammates shaved or dyed their hair in a show of support for Suafoa.