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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.

‘Something is not right’: Auckland water project cost blows out from $420m to $1.1b

The price represents good value for Aucklanders, says Watercare boss.

$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.

Simon Bridges: How Auckland can turn economic challenges into opportunities

SkyCity’s convention centre will create jobs and attract more tourists to Auckland.

Auckland upgrades spur $6b private investment in city centre

The new CRL stations are expected to be a catalyst for development.

‘Thursday is the new Friday’: How Auckland’s nightlife is evolving

Auckland faces a major shortfall in funding for large events.

Why Auckland’s economic growth isn’t matching its potential

The country’s biggest region hasn’t quite met its full potential in economic activity.

Auckland Airport aims for growth as travel nears pre-Covid levels

The new terminal development is essential to the long-term future of Auckland Airport.

‘Game of two halves’: Final whistle nears for Auckland’s rail project

CRL is NZ's largest transport project, featuring 3.45 km twin tunnels.

‘Campus-like feel’: Inside Argosy’s new development in Auckland

Argosy’s emphasis on greening its retrofitted portfolio helps attract long-term tenants.

Media industry shake-up: Is Trade Me eyeing an audacious acquisition of Stuff?

In a back-to-the-future move, could NZ's biggest classifieds website buy into Stuff?

Warriors lose star player for up to eight weeks as side hunt third consecutive win

The superstar winger is set to be sidelined for up to eight weeks.

‘His body turned white’: Mother on trial for alleged harm to baby left with brain damage

The woman has previously lost a child and said she was worried what people would think.

Grizz Wyllie: The soft side of All Blacks legendary hard man

Alex Wyllie introduced grid skill training to NZ rugby in 1982.

‘Moon crater’: Health Minister Simeon Brown bumps hospital pothole up waiting list

The pothole joins the health waiting list for surgery, one person said.

‘Heaven got a really great one’: Young man killed in jetboat accident named

The young shearer's loved ones have been left reeling by his sudden death.

Asset values up only $100m since 2022: New report on 10 biggest iwi

Most iwi had positive financial returns in 2024, an improvement on 2023: latest report

Revealed: Which BoP communities may move to a new electorate

Thousands of people affected by proposed electorate border reshuffle.