Auckland news

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.

'It will not be paid': Tonga stands firm against US$1m ransom

Australian cyber experts are helping Tonga investigate the breach.

How a ‘Dirty 30’ post-quake building was transformed into a modern masterpiece

The former Hunters and Collectors building has been transformed.

'We're saying no' – house-building boss on timber price hikes

New Zealand's busiest house builder v timber giant on price rises planned from October 1.

Liquidator helps secure visas for 60 workers from failed NZ firm

'The welfare of these ProLink employees was paramount to me' – liquidator Pritesh Patel.

Median house price falls in Auckland, increases in regions

Reinz report shows sales volumes below expected, more days to sell.

Oldest living All Black's longevity advice: 'Keep fit, or you’ll lose it all'

His record with the All Blacks will forever remain a 100% win rate.

'Everyone's anxious about it': Slip adds uncertainty to Brynderwyns project

Another Brynderwyns slip has spiked concern about the prolonged impact on businesses.

'Abandonment': Fears NCEA could be left behind as top schools switch

One-third of Year 11 students didn't take NCEA 1 in 2024, as Cambridge exams demand grows.

'Exciting': Seaweed seed bank, marine rehab unite efforts

The seaweed seed bank is a 'living library' of native kelp species from various regions.