SkyCity casino wants larger deck so more people can smoke while playing pokies
The move has outraged public health groups who are opposing the casino's application.
AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.
Latest from Auckland
Wayne Brown quashes reports he expects Deputy Mayor Desley Simpson to step down
Brown and Simpson are expected to meet over the next day or two.
Watch: Remuera sky fills with smoke as 'big' blaze breaks out
A witness described the blaze as 'pretty big and pretty smokey'.
Bed, Bath & Beyond fined $230,000 for ‘record number of unsafe products’
The retailer sold over 27,000 products that didn’t comply with safety requirements.
'Part of history': Māori wardens' vital role in Waitangi events
This year marks the first with Māori wardens working 24/7 at Waitangi.
SH1 reopens after truck crash ‘chaos’ forces motorists on 33km rural detour
'There’s hundreds of people trying to traverse Northland’s new state highway.'
Auckland man found guilty of charges after sex with 13-year-old
The jury began deliberations at lunchtime on Friday.
SkyCity Adelaide pays more than $40m in loyalty points squabble
The tax laws were just too technical, SkyCity chief says.
‘Think about things’: Adesanya addresses future after knockout loss
'I was going to do that anyway but now I’m forced to – shout-out to Nassourdine for that.'
Summer weather expected to stick around for Waitangi Day
Fine conditions are expected for most of the country up to and including Waitangi Day.
NZ’s biggest new supermarket opens this month
More than 250 staff will work at the new store; over 200 job offers have been made so far.
Watch: 'Heinous crime' - UFC star Israel Adesanya throws support behind 'coward punch' bill
Adesanya’s training partner Fau Vake was killed by a "coward punch" in June 2021.
Man spotted luring, beating then capturing swan at Auckland's Western Springs
The penalty for killing protected species is up to two years' jail or a fine up to $100k.
Woman jailed for 156km/h crash that killed sister after Mother’s Day ‘bottomless brunch’
The driver had been pulled over once on the way home but was allowed to carry on.
‘He got caught’: Adesanya knocked out in UFC return
Adesanya started strong before falling to his third loss in a row.
School lunch delays: ‘Our students deserve better than this'
David Seymour downplayed issues, but school says it's about showing respect to students.
Best Beach: NZ’s favourite beaches of 2025 revealed – and Ōhope isn’t one of them
The winners of Best Beach 2025 have been revealed – did your favourite triumph?
Polkinghorne’s $6m Remuera mansion for sale, title transferred to his sister
“I moved out ... I am looking forward to the future,” Polkinghorne told the Herald.
‘Fraudulent’ letter on moving speedway from Western Springs flagged with SFO
Councillor John Watson said the process of moving speedway has been inept.
House of Travel CEO David Coombes' favourite spots in the city
Every week we ask a well-known Aucklander for their favourite spots in the city.
Trio badly injured in West Auckland crash, one critical
A section of a major road has been closed after emergency services descended on the scene.
‘Catastrophic failure’: Daycare under fire after toddlers wander into carpark
Families whose children attend an Auckland daycare say it is 'unacceptable negligence'.
Actor Martin Henderson joins Matakana cyclists in protest for safer roads
The cyclists had a simple message: 'Donate to the Coastal Trail and get us off the road.'
Channel 2019: Rival’s challenge for Adesanya ahead of Saudi Arabia bout
Imavov: 'He's still very good ... I expect the best Adesanya to come into this fight.'
Locals 'gutted' after popular playground dismantled: 'It feels like the drinkers have won'
'It’s our kids that have lost out to a bunch of people drinking'.
Man seriously hurt after central Auckland stabbing
Emergency teams arrived to find the man with multiple injuries.
Injury rules Breakers star out for rest of NBL season
The injury occurred during the team's loss to Brisbane last week.
‘Beyond unacceptable’: Two toddlers walk out open daycare door
A teacher accidentally left a door to the street open and the two 1-year-olds walked off.
‘Can I suck your toes?’: Mum’s Marketplace sale takes sickening twist
'He wouldn't get out of my house... then he asked to suck my toes.'
Rising rent causing trouble, fishermen warned and Dunedin Hospital hit | NZ Herald News Update
Rising rent is causing trouble for many New Zealanders, the Salvation Army send a warning. Fishermen receive fines for poor conduct as Dunedin Hospital takes another hit.
Must-see Auckland events this weekend from festivals to free shows
There couldn’t be a more broad range of celebrations taking place across the city.
'Totally dropped the ball': ANZ staff helped scam victim send $250k to known 'money mule'
The victim is shocked to learn the bank was on notice about the suspect account.
Fisheries crackdown: 4000 fishing offences in past year revealed
Commercial fishing breaches hit 863; recreational offences more than 3,000