Auckland news

Did NZ shortchange Samoa over Manawanui wreck payout?

Experts say the $6m payout may cover only about 10% of clean-up costs.

'Gone too soon, sir': Auckland school in mourning after 'beloved' deputy principal dies

The family now faces a funeral service on Monday, in the same week as Christmas.

Deadly habit: Truckie who killed RSE worker had history of using his phone while driving

'He was doing something he never should have been doing, and a man died.'

Judge voids election result after claims of voter fraud in South Auckland

Vi Hausia has alleged theft of ballot papers, 'irregularities' and widespread voter fraud.

'Our challenge is to keep our heads down' – Andrew Reding on Fletcher Building in 2026

'I think it would be a mistake to count on any swift economic turnaround,' says Reding.

'Biggest and best': Rodd & Gunn CEO on new $10m+ Melbourne store

'Level of detail and how each floor of the store works is incredible,' says Mike Beagley.

Can Gen Z break our dangerous love affair with property schemes? - Du Val podcast

A more financially literate new generation offers some hope.

Ghost town no more: Karaka developer spends millions on water fix, unlocking 5000 new homes

Housing subdivisions that sat frozen since 2019 can now be built.

Thunderstorms sweep country as MetService warns of flash flooding and hail

Predicted downpours pose a threat of flash flooding in some areas.

Boxing Day traffic snarls motorways as shoppers head to malls

Motorway exits near Sylvia Park are currently 'very congested'.

5-year-old rescued, one still missing after Christmas Day jet ski incident at Port Waikato

A rāhui has been placed over Port Waikato and surrounding areas.

How a Pāpāmoa couple helped put padel on Bay map

The club's app sign-ups for the racket sport jumped from 500 at launch to 2400 today.