Auckland news

Staff awarded $75,000 after court finds 'Pasifika values' weren't upheld at work

All NZ employers should take note of landmark ruling, says employment adviser.

Government reviews RSE visa scheme, report calls for reform

The ILO warns RSE workers who complain risk blacklisting and deportation.

'Heartbreaking decision': Moana Pasifika looking for a lifeline

Moana Pasifika will provide support to all players and staff during this transition.

Woman's 'unfailing devotion' to dead sister's kids rewarded with residency

She has 'unfailingly devoted herself to raising these five young children'.

NZ's busiest builders: Top 10 ranked by biggest jobs started in 2025

Who owns the companies and where the projects are located.

Residents claim victory as Ryman backs down on retirement village ATM removal

After a 31-village review, Ryman decided to remove ATMs at only two villages.

'Full panic': Woman mistaken for male boss almost loses home

An auction sign was nailed to her fence. She now plans to change her legal name.

'Obstructing views': $15.7m home owner fined $21,000 for illegal pōhutukawa cuts

The protected trees, at least 80 to 100 years old, were left damaged and unstable.

Māori-led album takes top Taite award as Marlon Williams crowned 2026 winner

The Mint Chicks' 2006 album 'Crazy? Yes! Dumb? No!' won the classic record prize.

Gamechanger or doomed to fail? Hurdles facing Uber as it launches in tourist hotspots

Uber was unsuccessful in an earlier attempt to launch on 'protective' Waiheke Island.

Key Arthur Allan Thomas campaigner Pat Vesey dies, family 'incredibly proud' of fight for justice

He was a pivotal figure in securing a retrial and then a pardon for Arthur Thomas.

‘Formidable’ El Niño could flip NZ’s winter on its head

Winter’s on the way, but it might not follow the script.