New ZealandMIQ hotels only two-thirds full after 'lull in arrivals' from transtasman bubbleNZ taxpayers have forked out more than $300 million for MIQ since September 2020.30 Apr 07:19 AM
Construction'Productive meeting' between Queen St stakeholders, Auckland Council may prevent High Court actionCouncil was this week served legal proceedings over ongoing Queen St pedestrian trial.30 Apr 04:35 AM
EnvironmentPōhutukawa tree at risk after Auckland Council mistakeA century-old pōhutukawa at risk after council left it off its protected tree schedule.29 Apr 09:05 AM
OpinionViv Beck: Vision is one thing - delivering an absurd mess is anotherOPINION: 'The debacle on Queen St over the last year is unacceptable.'28 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRanjana Gupta: Finding a fair way to pay for Auckland's transportOpinion: There is now potential for congestion charges to be finely targeted and nuanced.28 Apr 05:00 PM
Retail'Auckland's main street is a disgrace': Council officially sued over Queen StAt 5pm yesterday lawyers for Save the Queen Street incorporated society served council.28 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionTeuila FuataiTeuila Fuatai: Warning - traffic content: Trials of an Auckland commuterOPINION: Cautionary tales for anyone braving the daily suburb-to-CBD transport grind.27 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandAuckland motorway incidents set to cause rush-hour chaosQueues form on the Northern and Southern motorways after a crash and a breakdown.27 Apr 03:12 AM
New ZealandAuckland Harbour Bridge truck crash: Unlikely suspect in mishap that caused chaosForecasters knew it would be windy on the day two trucks toppled - but not that windy.27 Apr 02:52 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionWilliam DartNZSO celebrates Stravinsky in styleNZSO delivered main course of The Firebird and a punchy entree of Juliet Palmer's Buzzard.25 Apr 05:00 PM
New Zealand'It sucks': Dialysis patients devastated after closure of Auckland renal unitPatients who spend 12 hours a week hooked up to a life-saving machine upset at closure.25 Apr 05:00 PM
Entertainment'Forever with my love': Six60 band member's surprise backstage wedding proposalIt was another memorable occasion on an already unforgettable night.24 Apr 11:43 PM
EntertainmentHow AP reported Six60: 'The world isolates. A Kiwi band plays to 50,000 fans'Six60's gig last night was historic on many levels.24 Apr 08:50 PM
New Zealand'Blindsided': Historic Auckland church put up for sale outrages community groupsA tender has been put up for the sale of St David's in Grafton after Anzac Day.24 Apr 03:02 AM
New ZealandProperty bargain? Auckland waterfront flat sells for $5kIt sold for $5000, but, of course, there is a catch.23 Apr 09:01 PM
PremiumPremiumFreight and logistics'Tipping point': Heart of the City threatens to sue council over Queen St pedestrian trialBrewing rift between NZ's largest business association and Auckland Council has blown up.23 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'One second that changed everybody's life': Witness tells of tragedy on charter yachtWitness says they are still "shocked, devastated and traumatised" by the April 1 accident.23 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessAfter two internet outages, Chorus fibre finally moved out of reach of CRL contractorsContractor accidents have resulted in two extended broadband outages in the Auckland CBD.23 Apr 05:35 AM
New ZealandPolice arrest man at gunpoint in latest dramatic downtown incidentPolice response related to shooting incident at luxury Sofitel Hotel last week.23 Apr 03:55 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: The vandalism of Queen St - and how to fix itOPINION: Why have the landlords of Queen St set themselves so staunchly against progress?22 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandMany Auckland GPs unable to vaccinate because of DHB ruleExpert says 75 vaccinations a day 'would be a lot for many surgeries'.21 Apr 03:50 AM
EntertainmentWilliam Dart: Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra - reviewREVIEW: Joyous medley of Hungarian folk tunes to welcome APO's returning music director.18 Apr 06:00 PM
New Zealand'We can't believe it': Beloved teacher's sudden death sends 'shock wave'Julie Ann Hamilton died after an operation in hospital; hundreds have paid their respects.18 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandBreakdown blocking lane in Auckland's Victoria Park Tunnel clearedMotorists had been warned to expect delays.18 Apr 06:45 AM
New ZealandHis body was found entombed in concrete under an Auckland house. Then someone assumed his identityPolice reveal they have a person of interest who acted as the dead David Hart.17 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWhat's in a name? Inside the Head Hunters v Mongols gang feudArmed gang members are feuding over the use of a name, police believe.16 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumCompaniesThe time travellers: Kiwis living here, working anywhereReturned expat Kiwis who have kept their overseas jobs are warned not to cheat on sleep.16 Apr 05:07 AM
TravelTamaki Makaurau hits back at Aussie call to 'Avoid Auckland'Auckland has defended its Covid response record after concerns in Australian media.16 Apr 04:26 AM
New Zealand'Gangland America': Mayor warns Auckland becoming 'Wild West'Phil Goff says there should be 'zero tolerance' shown to gangs.16 Apr 03:28 AM
New ZealandWhenuapai School evacuated after incident near air baseThe NZDF Force Explosive Ordnance Disposal team has been called in.16 Apr 02:49 AM
Freight and logisticsQueen St's $1.1m 'makeover' - no more 'plastic sticks'Council's plan to replace pylons with wooden decking comes two weeks after legal threats.16 Apr 02:43 AM
New ZealandUnexplained death: Police examination of Remuera home complete after 11 daysPolice are now waiting for test results and analysis in inquiry into Pauline Hanna death.16 Apr 02:41 AM
New ZealandAuckland politician arrested at tree protest"Auckland Council needs to stop being part of the problem," Sarah Trotman says.16 Apr 01:50 AM
New Zealand'Like the wild west': Phil Goff warns city cannot go down track of gangland AmericaNo arrests have been made amid escalating gang tensions.15 Apr 11:23 PM