Auckland news

Close contact of NZ measles case in quarantine in Cook Islands

The passenger arrived in the Cook Islands over the weekend.

Ex-GP linked to Kelston Boys' takeover embroiled in Mt Albert Grammar legal dispute

Controversial ex-doctor Rhys Cullen's in a bitter legal stoush with a top Auckland school.

The Auckland college coup, the struck-off doctor, and the failed bid to gag the Herald

'We sincerely hope no other school in NZ will have to experience it.'

Samoa snatch final World Cup berth after draw with Belgium

Belgium were chasing their first-ever Rugby World Cup appearance.

Pāpāmoa's Pacific Lakes retirement village opens new $40m community centre

Three hundred residents get new amenities at their village: a new central hub.

Ryman shuts two Christchurch rest homes, reports interim loss

Work to relevel the main Edmund Hillary hospital wing in Remuera is now completed.

'Milestone' - Stride to redevelop North Wharf on city's waterfront

Sites to be redeveloped: hospitality on ground floors, offices above, two to three levels.

Biggest fine of the year: Real estate agent hit with $10,000 penalty for misuse of vendor funds

"If I have made any mistake, I am happy to do anything to rectify it," Lillian Chen said.

Is the Grinch actually stealing Christmas?

The Grinch now stars in Christmas ads for Asda, Walmart and McDonald’s.

Christchurch's Cracroft Reserve chosen for long-awaited Erebus memorial

The reserve overlooks the city and the Southern Alps, offering quiet reflection.

Ute crashes through trees on busy Auckland street

One person was taken to Auckland City Hospital in a moderate condition.

How drug-driving tests could hit legal cannabis patients

Returning two positive saliva tests can lead to a 12-hour driving ban.