'Needed': Mayor and deputy’s relief at $200m-plus lifeline for Auckland rail
$266.9m was announced to maintain metro rail in Auckland and Wellington in Budget 2024.
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Thousands in upper North Island still without power after fierce storm
At the storm's peak, about 24,000, or 4 per cent, of Vector's customer base had no power.
Sub-tropical jet stream to bring warm 23C temperature to parts this long weekend
Many regions are set to bask in unseasonally high temperatures across the holiday weekend.
Celebrate King's Birthday this weekend like a royal would
No need to leave Tāmaki Makaurau for the long weekend - there's plenty to do in the city.
'Appalling': Flasher arrested near kindy, charged with indecent exposure
Police say: “[This] has no place in our community".
'True to their word' – infrastructure chief on Budget 2024
'Government appears to have recognised the deficit with roading and rail maintenance.'
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Budget build-up: Cookies over sausage rolls - Luxon and Willis say they're 'ready to deliver'
Today, the Government puts its money where its mouth is.
Fund manager in neighbourhood ‘Macarena’ altercation named
Fisher Funds manager was in bad-tempered altercation with neighbour.
Civil war: What NZ Rugby's Proposal 2 vote means for the game
The battle for governance of the game in Aotearoa will continue.
'Nearly killed': Couple furious after large tree falls on home after pleas to remove it
The couple had urged Auckland Council to remove the tree for years.
Thousands still without power, 200 weather callouts in wild weather overnight
Warnings and watches lifted but a 'blustery' day is expected in many areas.
Smith & Caughey's falls victim to cyberattack on day of proposal to close for good
Department store will stay closed in interim while it works to resolve issue.
Boats blown over at Auckland marina as fierce storm lashed region
Power was out to households across the city.
Smith & Caughey’s closing: Iconic department store’s fate devastating news for Auckland City
Smith & Caughey's released a proposal to close shop yesterday.
Inside ‘Grande Dame's’ incredible rise, sad fall: Why Smith & Caughey’s is set to shut
Exclusive interview: ‘I hoped this wouldn’t come on my watch. It’s a sad day' – chairman.
Auckland CBD traffic gridlocked as severe weather pounds the city
Auckland's Harbour Bridge is under a severe wind warning.
'Dangerous people': Rival gangs team up in unprovoked attack at Auckland prison
One of the inmates needed medical treatment outside the prison following the attack.
'Uplifting': How Auckland space is giving a voice to Asian music
Auckland's Big Fan music space is supporting pan-Asian artists with residency and funding.
Youth charged over ram raids, robberies on Auckland's North Shore
Police said further arrests and charges cannot be ruled out.
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'Hectic': Hail the size of marbles pelts Auckland, city braces for next severe weather bout
Thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong 120km/h gales have hit the city this morning.
Smith & Caughey’s closing: family company formed 124 years ago owns both store properties
Two Auckland stores are valued at $53.5 million but what happens to buildings is unknown.
Smith & Caughey’s closing: Retail NZ devastated by news, no business immune to economic challenges
After 144 years, closure of Queen St 'icon' will see 250 staff lose their jobs.
Lotto's $33m jackpot: Queues expected ahead of big draw
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‘Deeply emotional’: Smith & Caughey’s set to close with loss of almost 250 jobs
144 year-old 'Grande Dame' of Queen St faces a 'perfect storm' of economic challenges.
Census 2024: Which town grew the fastest?
Stay Golden: Two parts of the South Island give Auckland a run for its money.
‘Transformative shift:’ 20 per cent of New Zealanders of Māori descent
'We will see Māori become a dominant part of the future workforce of Aotearoa.'
Revealed: The part of NZ which is growing fastest as Census data released
Stats NZ has released the first round of data.
The neighbours saving Gulf Harbour Country Club from 'wreck and ruin'
Locals are taking turns maintaining the grounds while it stagnates.
Man impaled on fence in South Auckland
The man was being taken to hospital to get the fence removed from his body.
'Fears for the worst': Police search properties in investigation into missing man
Ronny Okeke has been missing for 31 days now. 'His family deserve answers,' police say.
Te Pāti Māori co-leaders back calls for strike action around NZ due to 'oppressive' Government
A nationwide protest is planned for Thursday, Budget Day.
Auckland cop charged with causing death of fleeing motorcyclist, heading to trial
Levi Proctor crashed after an officer turned on his lights and sirens.
'Like containers' – new Chinese-built apartments shock Sandringham
Kingsway Ave is a street of mainly older wooden Californian-style bungalows.
Property Insider: Victoria Lane developer's success; when will Kiwi start New Lynn build-to-rent?
'Bigger is uglier and harder, not better when it comes to construction' – Richard Kroon.