Auckland news

Rarotonga International Airport starts screening passengers in fight against dengue

An elderly member of the public is the first dengue-related death in the Cook Islands.

Statutory manager sent into troubled Auckland college's board

Education officials closed the school's boarding hostels amid student safety concerns.

He took drama classes because his mates were. Now this Kiwi actor is starring in a hit Disney series

Albert Latailakepa has found international fame on Disney’s The Artful Dodger.

Auckland bus driver killed his passenger – why he was spared prison

After knocking the older man unconscious, Mikaele Ah Fook continued on his bus route.

Inside the $50m St Marys Bay build where buyers pay $10m+ for space and views

Construction started in 2024 and is due to finish in the final quarter.

'Too difficult': Developer pulls pin on major Ararimu managed fill proposal

Locals feared years of dust, trucks and environmental impacts at Ararimu.

Auckland CBD office vacancies fall for first time since 2022 in market turning point

The 275,000sq m of vacant offices equals 27 rugby fields. But vacancy rates fell lately.

John Sax unveils $900m plan for Kinloch golf resort

Up to 20 luxury villas and 178 residential sections are slated for sale.

Full Super Rugby draw and results for 2026

All you need to know for the Super Rugby campaign.

Auckland pupil treated in Starship hospital after being struck by car on way to school

The Whangaparāoa College pupil was taken to hospital with moderate injuries.

NZ Navy officer faces court martial over allegedly encouraging junior to kiss them

The charge carries a maximum possible prison sentence of up to two years.

Driver dies at scene of serious South Auckland truck crash

Emergency services were called to the crash just after 7.30am.