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Where Auckland rents rose the fastest in 2024

Viewing and listings may be picking up after 'subdued activity' late last year.

Auckland tenant billed $1k after three people found living in one-bedroom flat

When the landlord visited, the tenant was away - and three others were there.

‘Uncertain future’: $50k raised after father-of-two swept off Piha rocks

Police recovered the body of Tran Duy Quyen on Piha Beach last Tuesday.

What Dan Hooker wants to prove in highlight reel UFC match-up

'That’s the question people ask ... does he have that championship calibre skill level?'

Tiny town’s biggest sporting day in 120 years as it hosts Super Rugby’s greatest rivalry

Tiny Canterbury town of Kirwee counts down to kickoff between the Crusaders and Blues.

27 out of 61 meth lollies never recovered, no arrests made

Police wind down operation five months after meth lollies first discovered.

Back by lunchtime: Water to be restored to West Auckland after broken water main fixed

Watercare shut off water to parts of West Auckland after a large water main broke.

Eden Park CEO ‘delighted’ at PM’s call to abolish concert limit, Helen Clark criticises it

Luxon has called for the limit of concerts at Eden Park to be abolished completely.

Watch: ‘Only in NZ’ – Police chase after man on ride-on mower

Three officers were seen running after a man on the ride-on lawnmower.

Manukau hosts $30,000 Railway Sprint final with star-studded field

Quintessential aims to replicate his mum's 2019 Railway Sprint win.

'Terrific afternoon': Anticipation builds for Auckland Cup

The Auckland Cup at Manukau Stadium features an $80,000 prize this Sunday.

Apartment developer declares insolvency owing $3.76m

Unexpected cost rises, Covid delays, cooling market blamed for development failure.

Sexual assault probe at popular music festival for teens

A festivalgoer told the Herald he woke up and noticed detectives around a taped-off tent.

Auckland FC steal late draw with Adelaide in A-League thriller

Coach Steve Corica praised his team’s resilience and late heroics.

Watch: ‘Fatal consequences’ - Youth’s crane stunt 220 metres above Auckland waterfront

A short clip captures a youth performing daredevil antics more than 200m from the ground.

Society Insider: David Shearer, Barry Soper dads again at 67 and 72; luxury yachts clash at SailGP

Plus, Phil Spencer on NZ: 'One of the world’s greatest playgrounds.'

Revealed: New Zealand’s most-stolen car last year

The Auckland region recorded the most vehicle thefts last year.

Turkish Airlines' NZ flights: The airport that would roll out the welcome rug

The airline and Auckland Airport are coy on details.