Auckland news

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.

Passengers on disrupted Pacific-bound flights may be up for refund

Air NZ has apologised to affected passengers and said safety was a priority.

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.

US firm wins consent for $650m takeover of Wellington parts trader

Americans spotted growth in the Kiwi car parts trading business founded in 2004.

Jailed IRD tax agent Suren Sharma struck off as JP after laundering $1.8m in scam proceeds

But the country's first-ever jailed money mule had a partial win in the High Court.

Creative powerhouse: How women are changing the rules in local game development

Women now make up 29% of Kiwi game developers, reshaping stories and studios.

From property to politics? Why Matthew Horncastle says he may have to run for PM

The ambitious 32-year-old developer has given politics serious thought.

Scentian Bio raises $7m for its insect and AI-powered 'digital nose'

After two decades of research, a start-up's sensor is just months from commercialisation.