Auckland news

Samoa issues measles advisory, memories of deadly outbreak remain

Last time there was a measles outbreak in NZ, it spread to Samoa, where 83 people died.

'Would not be where I am today without her': Sisters win Kawerau council seats

The Tongan-Māori sisters are the eldest of eight raised in Kawerau.

'Your daughter is deaf': How measles caused woman to lose hearing as a baby

Sign is Rosie's children's first language 'because that's my language and I'm their mum'.

NZ's oldest school takes Ministry of Education to court to keep hostels open

Education officials have 'ongoing concerns about the safety and wellbeing of boarders'.

Chopper rides and country music: Inside Calder Stewart’s 70th birthday celebration

One of NZ's largest industrial landowners and biggest builders has reached a milestone.

Faradays plans $30m luxury department store on Queen St by 2026

The ambitious downtown project will transform the heritage Milne & Choyce site.

Auckland Council's $320m plan to transform Wynyard Point: Park, offices, apartments

John Fillmore Contracting won the job for earthworks at Wynyard Point, starting in April.

'Incredibly weak period': No end forecast to falling rents

National rents have dropped 1.1% annually – one of the first falls since 2009.

‘More shopping savvy’: Northlanders rethink how they feed their families

Families are driving six hours to Auckland to buy cheaper butter in bulk.

Editorial: Threats against local body politicians disgusting

OPINION: Everyone has a part to play in stamping out this behaviour.

Sunshine for most, but rain set to linger over Auckland this weekend

Auckland faces a muggy weekend with showers and a risk of thunderstorms.

Mary Holm: Gold or shares – which one is better?

OPINION: Gold has risen lately, but that might not make it the best option long-term.