Auckland news

Tributes flow for journalist and playwright Aroha Awarau

Aroha Awarau is being remembered as a talented writer, comedian and great friend.

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.

Ryman miscalculated staff holiday pay, makes $24m provision in accounts

Retirement village company one of many that miscalculated holiday pay.

On the up: Multi-unit dwellings push residential consents ahead

Almost 36,000 homes consented in year to November.

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.'

'Totally unacceptable': Man charged after Auckland bus driver sprayed with fire extinguisher

The incident comes weeks after driver Sefo Leger died in a bus stabbing.

The $70 million football league kicking off in Auckland

OFC and Fifa will pour about $70m into the new Pacific club competition.

Watch: Tornadoes sweep across top of North Island in day of wild weather

A large tornado was spotted tearing through a field in the Waikato community of Maihiihi.

Taranaki highway closure to affect Ed Sheeran fans, holidaymakers and businesses

Families headed to Auckland shows face extra costs and leave.