Auckland news

Dengue warning: Rising case numbers as Kiwis return from Pacific holidays

In the Cook Islands, 500 cases of dengue have been reported since last May.

NZ pulls plug on $6.7m power project in Papua New Guinea amid tribal violence

Analysts say donors rushed in amid fears of China expanding its aid footprint.

'I didn't leave the house for a year': How Stephanie Tauevihi found her way back to the world – and TV

The former Shortland St star shut herself away from the world. Then she changed her life.

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.

Auckland wine tech business liquidated owing $475k and citing 'irrecoverable failure'

Hailed as a game-changer for the sector, put under by Callahan Innovation, owes $475,000.

Inside Zuru's $250m global property portfolio spanning London to LA

'We have offices in all these countries so it's better to own them': Nick Mowbray.

Property Insider: How SkyCity kitchen staff scrambled to save PM’s big convention centre lunch

A basement vehicle collision cut gas to the new NZICC kitchens for 15 minutes.

'Thousands of families suffering from overheating' – what's changed?

Danny Rood says his former Christchurch bedroom once hit 57.1C at night.

Letters: When ageing leaders put nations at risk

OPINION: Global health, protest rights, environmental protection and public funding.

Watch: 'Ripping up concrete' - Night digger keeps Auckland residents awake for weeks

Fletcher Living sent the digger to work outside homes in middle of the night.

'We hire when the work is there': Wayne Brown defends surge in Auckland Council consultant costs

Brown's mayoral office spent $2.5m on consultants, versus Phil Goff's $4110.

'Absolutely ridiculous': Crown blasts developer's account of cocktail wounding

He said he didn't realise he hurt anyone until the news reported a "champagne shanking".