Auckland news

Sydney house shot up in 'payback attack' as ex-Kiwis player Matt Utai undergoes surgery

Video obtained by Australian media outlets shows a hooded gunman firing at a house.

'Over the moon': Mother and son to reunite after 11-year residency struggle

Ali told the Herald it has been difficult living apart from her only child.

'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.

Opened today: First stage of new 46ha $230m Whenuapai project

The estate is near the fast-expanding Westgate in the city's northwest outskirts.

Industrial landlord lifts profit, hikes dividend guidance after strong half-year

Net profit jumped to $46.9m on $73.5m revenue in the half-year to December 31.

Wealth of 10 biggest iwi edges higher in tough year

Iwi have had three consecutive years of difficulty, but 2025 showed a modest improvement.

Luxury Italian furniture giant to open $3.5m flagship in Auckland design hub

Molteni&C is a leading Italian designer furniture brand founded over 90 years ago.

Wealth of 10 biggest iwi edges higher in tough year

Iwi have had three consecutive years of difficulty, but 2025 showed a modest improvement.

Letters: Army initiative to incorporate Māori cultural interests is to be commended

OPINION: The Army's Māori cultural move should not be not dismissed as "inappropriate".

Auckland skydiving firm admits charge linked to fatal mid-air collision

Sarah-Jane Bayram died after a skydiving collision with another jumper over Muriwai.

Police push back on permanent City Rail Link patrols as opening nears

The $5.5b City Rail Link is pencilled in to open in September this year.