Auckland news

'I’m just so grateful': Mother's relief as baby survives 'scary' meningitis ordeal

'Without the operation, he definitely would have died,' says mum Tearren Nanjan.

Winston Peters to receive Pacific visa petition at New Zealand Parliament

The petition seeks equal visa-style access for visitors from six Pacific nations.

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.

‘I’ve lost everything’: Meth link freezes $96m property development dream

Large development on Auckland's fringe folds after being linked to 'Honey Bear' meth ring.

'Please, SkyCity, look after it!' – Fletcher boss at NZICC opening

'I speak a number of languages': Fletcher boss after chanting a mōteatea to guests today.

Gulf Harbour golf course owner faces liquidation bid as debt battle deepens

The company is owned by The Phoenix Trust. The sole shareholder is developer Greg Olliver.

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.

‘She always put family first’: Son’s heartbreak after mum dies in crash

Diana Tam, 44, died when her vehicle crashed on State Highway 1 near Oakleigh.

Man dies in Ōtorohanga floodwaters, more wild weather on the way

Orange heavy rain warnings are in force for Bay of Plenty, Gisborne and Hawke's Bay.

‘Breaking that invisible line’: How do deaf concertgoers enjoy live music gigs?

At Ed Sheeran’s NZ shows, NZSL interpreters signed every lyric live.

'Oh my God, we're on': The moment SailGP champ knew he had Kiwi crew beaten

'We’re probably the ones they’re cheering on the least,' Fletcher quipped of the NZ crowd.