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Waikumete at capacity; council bid for land near Kumeū goes to court.
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Plus: the couple thriving in LA’s talent management scene.
Letters: History repeats on Auckland stadium debate
OPINION: 'It is the people of NZ who are attending this future 'national stadium'.'
Editorial: Another head-scratching comment from a Green MP
OPINION: We know increased police visibility deters antisocial behaviour and crime.
How top 10 performing iwi have grown assets to $8.2b
Top 10 performing iwi hold about two-thirds of total assets, about $8 billion.
Watch: 'Real questions' - Fa'anānā Efeso Collins’ wife seeks answers to death
'I have some very real questions about whether Efeso’s death could have been prevented.'
South Auckland set for major new hospital project
Middlemore Hospital has been under intense pressure for years.
‘Inappropriate and offensive’: Auckland RSA president axed from national body
Auckland RSA president Graham Gibson axed from national body after three women complained.
Notorious criminal Dean Wickliffe released from prison, stops hunger strike
The 77-year-old prisoner has been on a hunger strike for over two weeks.
Jeanswest parent company enters administration, hundreds of Australian jobs at risk
But the New Zealand arm is not in administration.
Domino’s pizza trays found in nearby bathroom, chain says they hadn’t been used for years
Domino's confirmed the trays have since been disposed of.
Quadruple shooting: Judge notes teen’s ‘troubling mindset’ after one killed, three injured
Destry Watts buried the alleged murder weapon in his partner's yard.
Former Wallaby gets his chance in Crusaders shuffle
All the ins and outs ahead of the seventh round of the Super Rugby Pacific season.
Opinion: Why congestion charging is key to Auckland’s growth
Congestion costs Auckland between $900 million and $1.3 billion annually.
Dire warning as ‘drought buster’ rain in April unlikely, North Island faces more dry months
New data shows rainfall is down by about 75% in many areas.
Minister outlines bold plans to boost Auckland’s growth at key luncheon
The event will also feature a panel with Simeon Brown and Simon Bridges.
Vehicles rammed as Range Rover on rims flees police on Southern Motorway
After becoming trapped, the witness said the Range Rover slammed into reverse.
Auckland water restrictions by May? Dam levels keep dropping as dry spell persists
The region is already on drought alert, with dam levels 20% lower than average.
Opinion: How rapid transit can transform Auckland’s future
Project Auckland: Maintaining momentum on transport is key to unlocking growth.
‘Burden on ratepayers’: Fewer people go to Western Springs than their corner dairy - Mayor
Save Our Speedway advocate Jason Jones cast doubts on Brown's crowd numbers.
Live: Chris Bishop outlines plans for Auckland’s growth at Project Auckland event
There have been increasing calls for more urgent infrastructure delivery and central Government involvement in the country’s biggest city. Video / NZ Herald
Graeme Hart owed over failed housing venture
The billionaire put a caveat over a St Heliers property now up for mortgagee sale.
Mark Thomas: Why Auckland needs a bold new agenda for growth
OPINION: Auckland’s Future Fund aims to reduce reliance on rates for infrastructure.
‘Come out for a 187’: Did Crips gang leader green-light murder hit from behind bars?
A US gangs expert said '187' was a reference to the California penal code for murder.
$2.1m wharf project launched at Matakana Island for community use
The new $2.1m wharf at Panepane Point will replace the damaged 1980s structure.
Law firms lose more than $2m to scammers posing as ANZ employees
'Why would I need to lie about my job?' one of the scammers asked NZME when confronted.
Auckland uni staffer among five injured in Symonds St crash
The staff member is in hospital, while four students are recovering at home.
Questions over Eden Park freebies and proposed electorate boundary changes | NZ Herald News Update
Questions raised over Auckland councillors receiving freebies from Eden Park and major changes are being proposed to electorates in the lower North Island. Video / NZ Herald, Getty
Why Chris Wood believes the All Whites can shine at Fifa World Cup
Wood has high hopes for this All Whites team at the event in 2026.
Inside Seascape: New photos show state of abandoned Auckland apartment tower
Plywood in some areas has been damaged, report says replacement with steel is recommended.
‘Bit of a crisis’: Why NZ’s racing infrastructure is under scrutiny amid track faults
Ellerslie will host two trial dates next week, offering some relief.
Richard Harman: Power struggle defines Auckland-Wellington relations
Project Auckland: Under Brown, the council has clawed some power back from Wellington.
Why the All Whites' World Cup qualification matters for NZ football
The All Whites qualified for the 2026 World Cup after a 3-0 win over New Caledonia.
$1b hub’s big payoff: NZ’s convention centre gears for economic impact
In a strong showing of early success, nine events have been announced for 15,500 people.