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Harvey Norman revenue falls in spending downturn

Consumers are being more cautious about investing in their homes, the company says.

Council fails to sell Auckland Film Studios — here's its excuse

No buyers emerge after two-year process, which kicked off after $37.5m grant for upgrades.

Inmate could face 14 years' jail for horrific prison attack on former real estate agent

Aaron Drever's face was slashed open with a metal hook in the prison kitchen.

Editorial: The Auckland transport project that never got past the 'Stop' sign

OPINION: Scrapping Auckland's light rail was the only decision possible.

Locals worried as more super-spreading seaweed discovered off Gt Barrier Island

Discovery comes amid concern some boaties are flouting rules to control exotic caulerpa.

'I've paid a huge price': Anti-vax personality Liz Gunn to get day in court for airport scuffle

The controversial media personality says she was the victim.

Two teens arrested after gunshot killed one teen, left another fighting for life

A gunman allegedly unleashed a sole shotgun blast through a car window about 3.20am.

Live shark tangled in fishing net washes up on popular Auckland swimming beach

The bronze whaler was the second shark to wash up on the North Shore beach this week.

'I drowned it': Mum's chilling confession revealed after infanticide guilty plea

The woman, who still has name suppression, will be sentenced in May.

Watch: Security footage circulates of Golriz Ghahraman's alleged shoplifting

The footage appears to show Ghahraman slipping a designer bag into one other large bag.

Scotties Boutique: What is it, who owns it and why does a dress cost $6995?

Green MP Golriz Ghahraman has been accused of shoplifting from an Auckland institution.

Hard to sleep: Humid, hot nights as Auckland faces 28C days

There will be little relief from sweltering temperatures in the north for the time being.

Auckland suburbs' state house development will take 100 years at current rate

In 2014, 10,500 new homes were planned.

Rain makes Auckland beaches unsafe for swimming — again

A brief spell of heavy rain on Monday has once again washed sewage into the Waitematā.

Golriz Ghahraman faces third allegation, free uniform and public transport fare hikes | Focus Morning Bulletin January 16, 2024

Golriz Ghahraman faces a third shoplifting allegation, school’s radical 40-thousand-dollar gamble to fix attendance and why public transport prices in Auckland are getting hiked in the latest NZ Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald / AP / Getty

'Insult to injury': AT's fare hike may drive commuters away, group suggests

Next month, trips on AT's buses, trains, and ferries will be up to 40 cents more.

Property Insider: $33m Auckland block bought pre-election for scrapped light rail

'Irresponsible' said Simeon Brown of the rail business buying so close to the election.

Simon Wilson: Light rail is dead, but Auckland still needs better transport and revenue reform

OPINION: Light rail is dead but Auckland needs a transport plan and funds to pay for it.