Auckland news

Herbs legend Dilworth Karaka dies

The singer helped drive Herbs' pro-peace, anti-nuclear and social justice anthems.

'I love chasing bad people': TVNZ's Barbara Dreaver on being fearless under fire

A behind-the-scenes account of reporting from the Pacific's front line.

How Jonah Lomu’s boys are turning heartbreak into hope for other kids

The Jonah Lomu Foundation will support Kiwi youths who have lost a parent.

Horror crash that killed trio was preventable if highway barriers up to standard, coroner finds

Three men died in the crash and a survivor suffered lifechanging injuries.

Teak Construction liquidation: Max Key caught in $7.9m failure

Subcontractors complained they were owed large amounts over extensive periods of time.

Northland’s most expensive property of 2025 sells for $14.5m to foreign buyers

Northland's best real estate sales reveal that a little-known development tops the list.

Demolish, convert or finish: The high-stakes choices facing Seascape’s receivers

The giant's fate hangs in the balance as people in the sector ask what will happen next.

Foreign buyers jet in as $10m luxury Queenstown, Wānaka homes surge under new rules

Overseas buyers in Southern Lakes rose from 6.5% to 13% in a year.

Former executive who admitted receiving commercial sex services from girl gets home detention

Images shared between the pair included a video of the girl in her school uniform.

Winners & Losers: Once-mighty Crusaders now look like unworthy champions

OPINION: The Crusaders' title defence will crumble if they slip against the Highlanders.

Jevon McSkimming expenses: Police reveal hotel and travel spending

Police Commissioner Richard Chambers has asked Jevon McSkimming to repay hotel costs.

Is Trade Me's fee-drop enough to win back sellers?

From March 10, Trade Me will scrap its 7.9% success fee on used goods.