Auckland news

State of Emergency declared for Tasman region, severe weather warnings across NZ
Heavy rain and strong winds are expected in Auckland and Northland.

Top 5 takeaways from Samsung's super-slim foldable phone and watch event
For the first time, the firm's foldable phones are the same thickness as standard models.
Voices from the Pacific

Pacific airlines team up, four countries sign new trade and food deal
Airlines from two small nations have big plans for unique, sometimes challenging region.

ECE leader shocked by proposed sleep rules after baby death at daycare
David Seymour plans to rid the ECE sector of 'excessive' regulations.

Top Samoan fashion brand looks to open more stores in NZ
Eveni Pacific has opened a flagship store in Auckland and says it's just the start.
Auckland Property news

Fletcher Construction fatality reported in Vanuatu
Man allegedly struck by heavy construction tool, said to be accelerator ball on a crane.

Quattro plans office upgrades to create $650m of assets in Auckland CBD
Quattro plans to significantly gentrify the mid-town buildings.

British, Asian, Kiwis inquire about buying Cardrona Hotel
The Queenstown Lakes District Council values the main site of land and buildings at $5.4m.
Auckland Sport news
More Auckland news

'Major leap forward': Mātai says new MRI method improves multiple sclerosis detection
The new MRI method detects subtle brain lesions unseen in current scans.

NZ's LNG import plan could cost up to $1b, report reveals
Smaller LNG options would cost more per gigajoule but need less infrastructure.

Fletcher Construction fatality reported in Vanuatu
Man allegedly struck by heavy construction tool, said to be accelerator ball on a crane.

Video game sector jobs up 20.5% with tax rebate, but half of funds unclaimed
Money left on the table for a second year as MBIE readies review.

'None of the signs' – the odd behaviour that gave Rainbow Warrior bombers away
NZ police had no evidence but could see two captured French spies weren't newlyweds.

The day France attacked NZ: Spies, lies and bombing an anti-nuclear boat in Auckland
New podcast Rainbow Warrior: A Forgotten History reveals political moves behind bombing.