Auckland news

Samoan police investigate after renowned author found dead in prison cell

Sia Figiel, poet and novelist, lived between Samoa and Auckland and had travelled widely.

Bereaved mother questions care after baby's death at Middlemore

The couple claims poor communication left them unaware how sick their baby was.

Auckland bakery pulls horse meat pies after council visit

NZ Food Safety is now investigating where the horse meat was sourced.

How an accident turned Fonotī Pati Umaga into a voice for disabled artists

The musician and disability advocate puts 'dark years' behind him in new stage show.

'Awesome!' - PM Jim Bolger at SkyCity casino opening 30 years ago

Monday marks casino's opening: late Dame Cath Tizard and Jim Bolger officiated that night.

'Not for sale' – $1b hospital, medical business Allevia Health

An Allevia denial follows a possible Tāmaki Healthcare sale to Aussies for about $400m.

How a 39-year-old came to run Christchurch’s newest $30m Mitre 10 Mega store

Miles Andrews' father ran Ferrymead. The 39-year-old now runs that and a new store.

Mega-property deal: ASB's HQ to be sold for $205m

Stride is leasing buildings in front of the ASB headquarters, plans low-rise development.

Editorial: We are at a crossroad; if we don’t make the difficult decisions then our insurers will

OPINION: While we still can, the country needs to invest in our defence.

Rhodes scholar donates kidney to aunt as dialysis care verges on 'breaking point'

A shortage of dialysis chairs is 'verging on breaking point' for the NZ health system.

From Pride to picnics: Fun ways to make the most of a short Auckland weekend

Free and family-friendly events span beaches, gardens, the zoo and city squares.

Disgraced JP jailed over $1.8m scam offers victims $20 a week – for next 1635 years

One victim relapsed into alcohol addiction, saying 'I may as well drink myself to death'.