Auckland news

Tributes flow for journalist and playwright Aroha Awarau

Aroha Awarau is being remembered as a talented writer, comedian and great friend.

Samoa chiefs consider sending back $6m payout from NZ Govt for HMNZS Manawanui marine disaster

Chief Atanoa Tusi Fa’afetai says he may refuse to share the $6m payout.

Inside Auckland’s hidden monasteries and retreats

From Carmelite nuns to Tibetan monks – meet some of Auckland's spiritual residents.

Samoan chief convicted of slavery and human trafficking set to be sentenced

Slavery convictions like Tuai’s are believed to number only five in NZ history.

Ryman miscalculated staff holiday pay, makes $24m provision in accounts

Retirement village company one of many that miscalculated holiday pay.

On the up: Multi-unit dwellings push residential consents ahead

Almost 36,000 homes consented in year to November.

Lizard lives on the line? Major Aussie housing developer pledges to protect animals at Queenstown site

Several hectares of lizard habitat at Homestead Bay are involved.

Developer gives away $599,000 Christchurch townhouse

'We came up with the outrageous 'win a house' idea. The winner is pretty overwhelmed.'

Society Insider: Beauden Barrett’s holiday on Fiji's ‘Millionaire’s Row’; Colin Mathura-Jeffree hosts A-list party at Auckland sex club

Plus, David Beckham’s best friend and Kiwi model fiance's NZ tiki tour.

A growth mindset: Business leaders upbeat heading into election year

Leaders are positive about the year ahead but there are concerns about a pendulum swing.

Auckland bus driver attacked with fire extinguisher by angry passenger

The driver inhaled foam and suffered swelling around her eyes and is recovering at home.

Bus crashes into power pole in West Auckland, driver escapes serious injury

The pole is now leaning against a building on Portage Rd.