Auckland news

'Let us work together': La'auli sworn in as Samoa’s eighth PM

More than 2000 people filled the Tuanaimato gym to witness the occasion.

‘It’s a shame’: Leaders question Māori stage breaking away from other Polyfest performers

The Māori stage will run at a different venue on different days.

Adam Pearse: Why New Zealand must learn from the Solomon Islands as Pacific forum host

The absence of world powers like China and the United States had a bearing on proceedings.

Fate of NZ funding for China-backed island nation still up in the air

New Zealand launched a review into its funding for Kiribati in January.

New Auckland housing 'awful': Christchurch heritage developer expands north

Other developers were having a hard time 'because their homes are absolutely awful'.

PwC victory: Property sales cut Du Val debts from $306m to $267m

Repayments have been made from the proceeds of selling properties – a victory for PwC.

Property Insider: Biggest deals of 2025, 'pre-sales' event for $300m Seascape tower

The biggest single 2H24 sale was $66.5m but the largest 1H25 sale, $242.7m, eclipsed that.

Ryman abandons plans for largest Christchurch project, site for sale

This was to be the company's biggest project in the city where it was originally founded.

From psychosis to stillbirth and suicide: How mental health services are failing new mums

What three parents' experience reveal on the state of maternal mental health.

Charlie Kirk shooting: Inside the online forces shaping political violence

Charlie Kirk, 31, was shot dead in front of thousands at a Utah university.

Roger Tuivasa-Sheck wins ultimate honour – again – at Warriors end-of-season awards

It continues a remarkable run for Tuivasa-Sheck with end-of-year gongs.

Bus crashes into Silverdale liquor store, two injured

Silverdale Street remains blocked as crews work to remove the bus.