Latest from Auckland

Mastercard cash passports fail after cards sent to customers with wrong numbers

The manufacturing bungle has left NZ customers in the lurch.

Melbourne Hells Angels boss turned 501 jailed for Auckland murder

He sparked a seven-hour standoff in which police rescued his barricaded family.

Person assaulted in central Auckland - parties ‘uncooperative’ with police

Police are investigating an assault but those involved are not assisting them.

Waipareira’s controversial campaign loan repaid, executive salaries skyrocket

A Herald investigation finds Waipareira has the highest exec pay in the charitable sector.

Auckland downtown stadium

Auckland downtown stadium plans revealed. Video / Te Tōangaroa

Who's to blame for Perth's exploding water pipes?

New findings could be out in a few weeks.

'Immensely challenging' - Mitre 10 head office bosses on problems paying suppliers

'Interfacing between new and legacy systems while we transition to our new platform.' CEO

Public tip-off leads to liquor store robbery arrest

Police said information provided by the public was key to making this arrest.

'Don't mess with Kiwi dog owners': Community pitches in to find dognapped pooch

"NZ is home to the most empathetic and kind humans on the planet."

What Fletcher Building might declare in half-year result next week

Gearing could be at the top end of the range and dividends to shareholders could drop.

Wayne Brown rules out rates rise to fund Auckland transport projects

It comes after the new Govt announced it will end Auckland's fuel tax on June 30.

Security guard death: Family of witness sent photos of body by people linked to defendant

Police say they are aware of what happened and have contacted defence lawyers.

Man who stabbed uni student to death on walkway deemed insane

Psychiatrists described the man as among the most unwell patients they've seen.

'Meagre': Predicted rainfall levels well below average for rest of month

Christchurch and Wellington could see a high of only 17C on Sunday.

The best hotels in Auckland for every traveler

Planning a trip to Auckland? These are the best hotels to consider.

Take That's Gary Barlow on his upcoming NZ tour and the song he wishes he’d written

Take That's leading man reveals all - including a domestic confession that won our hearts.

North Shore 'poisoning' mystery: Calls for calm as suspicion grows

Results of MPI testing are in - but offer no answers.

Customs seize $69m of MDMA and meth at Auckland port

The drugs were hidden in the panels of recently arrived vans.