Crime30-year-old says he was lookout, not mastermind as teen bandits committed $146k smash-and-grab“You were the adult," a judge noted today, rejecting his bid for a shorter sentence.18 Jan 04:49 AM
KahuWhenua Māori mortgage breakthrough for whānau dreaming of home ownershipA new lending model could allow iwi to unlock whenua Māori for housing.14 Jan 06:30 PM
CrimeIsrael Adesanya issues partial apology after controversial courthouse social media postsThe Auckland-based celebrity was in court this week.11 Jan 11:16 PM
CrimeWatch: UFC star Israel Adesanya in hot water after mocking police prosecutor onlineFighter thanked judge after second discharge before ridiculing police on Instagram.11 Jan 03:40 AM
CrimeUFC star Israel Adesanya avoids drink-driving convictionHe pleaded guilty at his first appearance in September.10 Jan 04:39 AM
New ZealandResidents evacuated after fire in high rise apartment buildingFire and Emergency sent a large crew to blaze on the 9th floor.04 Jan 11:07 PM
CrimeJudge tosses prison sentence for Billy Te Kahika, who defied Covid lockdown with protest'I’m a little bit of a stunned mullet,' he told the Herald after learning of the reversal.22 Dec 03:11 AM
New ZealandPolice to patrol Christmas icon Franklin Road to stop illegal vendorsOfficers are patrolling after hawkers selling food and gadgets refused to leave.21 Dec 01:11 AM
CrimeYoung woman convicted of teen's manslaughter loses another name suppression bidHer lawyers argued online cancel culture would cause extreme hardship.20 Dec 11:24 PM
CrimePrison for man who shot three in Auckland Central, including Jay-Jay Feeney’s brotherHe has been held at a maximum security wing in jail due to ongoing violence.17 Dec 11:08 PM
New Zealand‘Milestone of sorts’: Consolation and anger as major Auckland CBD street reopens'We begged for them to give us a loading zone, but they didn’t budge.'15 Dec 04:45 AM
Crime'Terrifying for her': 17yo rapist who dragged stranger into bushes at Albert Park sentenced to prison'I wake up drenched in sweat every night,' the victim said today.15 Dec 02:04 AM
LifestyleSummer in the 09: The best things to do in Auckland these holidaysSticking around in the city? Enjoy tennis, penguins, music, family frolics, and more.15 Dec 02:00 AM
EnergyPower back on after outage in central Auckland hits businessesChunk of city's east side, parts of university were hit by the outage.29 Nov 12:17 AM
CrimeWoman attacked paramedic and teacher in front of studentsThe woman also rode a bicycle through group of primary students, shouting profanities.24 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandBlack Friday: Westfield Newmarket vows to feed shoppers stuck in car parks; AT warns of 'busiest shopping weekend ever'Westfield vows to deliver food and drink to customers if trapped in car park.23 Nov 03:58 AM
New Zealand$3.7m Auckland waterfront pedestrian bridge breaksThe bridge was built in 2011 for $3.7 million, and was slated as a temporary solution.21 Nov 11:38 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionDowntown carpark: 21st-century city or 20th-century carpark?OPINION: Nowhere in New Zealand has better public transport than downtown Auckland.21 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandAuckland Council faces legal threat if it sells Downtown Car Park buildingDeveloper Andrew Krukziener says deal being worked up for site is 'smoke and mirrors'.21 Nov 03:39 AM
CrimeQueen St homicide: Man wanted by police hands himself in, appears in courtSione Tuuholoaki, 26, was shot on Queen St and died from his injuries in hospital.15 Nov 11:58 PM
New Zealand'Too many haters out there': Auckland CBD gunman's final call to mum before murders'If I’d known what he was about to do I would have tried to stop him', gunman's mum says.10 Nov 04:00 PM
TravelAuckland or Wellington? Study claims one is superior for raising a familyOne city placed sixth in the 38-city ranking, while the other sat at the 19th spot.07 Nov 10:10 PM
CrimeYoung killer seeks to keep identity secret, cites 'cancel culture' traumaA jury found the woman guilty this week of causing 18yo Connor Boyd's death.03 Nov 04:06 AM
PremiumPremiumRetailCan retail bounce back from off-Broadway tragedies?Barkers snatches victory from jaws of defeat, main street blues pondered.02 Nov 05:51 PM
New Zealand'Dangerous' and on the run: The 90-day hunt for alleged Queen St scooter shooterDariush Talagi, 24, has been on the run from police since August 3.01 Nov 05:00 AM
CrimeYoung couple guilty of dragging teen to his death outside Auckland nightclubThe teen couple were accused of grabbing Connor Boyd as they drove off.31 Oct 12:30 AM
New Zealand‘Incredibly frustrating’: How a $1m Queen St pedestrianisation project ballooned to $12m'We could do a lot more ... without having to do massive infrastructure,' Swarbrick said.27 Oct 04:00 PM
Crime'I was freaking out': Couple charged with 18yo's dragging death testifyDefendants tell court they were scared of victim on night of tragedy.25 Oct 07:17 AM
OpinionViv Beck: Time of reckoning for Auckland’s city centreOPINION: Tensions are growing, and concerns need to be voiced – popular or not.22 Oct 04:00 PM
BusinessWho spent most on online ads this election?How much parties, candidates and lobby groups shelled out to show up in your feeds.19 Oct 10:56 PM
CrimeGasps as jurors in manslaugher trial watch graphic CCTV of teen's fatal tumble from moving SUVThe pair were both 18 when Boyd, also 18, was fatally run over.17 Oct 02:09 AM
Crime'Pointless teen drama' spurred young couple to cause 18yo pedestrian's death, Crown says as trial beginsConnor Boyd, 18, was fatally run over in 2022.16 Oct 03:35 AM
New ZealandBlue wave over Auckland, Act's van Velden wins TāmakiThe election 2023 results for Auckland's electorates.14 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandRed seats turn blue? National ahead in Labour's Auckland strongholdsThe election 2023 results for Auckland's electorates look heavily in National's favour.14 Oct 08:41 AM