Auckland news

Sydney house shot up in 'payback attack' as ex-Kiwis player Matt Utai undergoes surgery

Video obtained by Australian media outlets shows a hooded gunman firing at a house.

'Over the moon': Mother and son to reunite after 11-year residency struggle

Ali told the Herald it has been difficult living apart from her only child.

'I’m just so grateful': Mother's relief as baby survives 'scary' meningitis ordeal

'Without the operation, he definitely would have died,' says mum Tearren Nanjan.

Winston Peters to receive Pacific visa petition at New Zealand Parliament

The petition seeks equal visa-style access for visitors from six Pacific nations.

'A number of commercial buildings' – SkyCity eyes $200m asset sales

Underlying FY26 ebitda guidance is confirmed at $190m-$210m as dividends remain suspended.

'Ongoing process': Fletcher Building CEO responds after 308 corporate job cuts

'Paying a lot of attention to corporate overheads and costs in the organisation': Reding.

Fletcher swings to $45m earnings profit but keeps dividend tap off for now

Analysts now expect house-building division Fletcher Living to be sold after construction.

Retirement giants step up building as Metlifecare eyes sharemarket return

New village opens, land bought for another, speculation on stock exchange relistings.

Watch: Serial heckler hijacks Bishop's Auckland housing U-turn as Govt slashes plan

'We have listened,' the Prime Minister said as major changes were announced.

Injured Black Foils sailor discharged from hospital after surgery on broken leg

It's understood spare oxygen was used as the teams worked to free the injured sailor.

Why are cicadas so loud this time of year – and is it dangerous?

New Zealand has at least 42 cicada species, each with its own distinct song.

$3.2b windfall: Fonterra farmers back $2.00-a-share capital return

The $2.00 a share payout, totalling about $3.2b, is expected to be tax-free.