Auckland news

Air Rarotonga hires first female pilot after trailblazing training journey

At 23, Isabel Drollet Macdonald will be Air Rarotonga's first female pilot.

China, US to be invited to New Zealand for next year's Pacific Islands Forum

New Zealand was disappointed in the Solomon Islands excluding certain nations.

Gunman allegedly storms Tonga radio office, threatens reporter after gang story airs

The female journalist was allegedly warned not to run more news about the Comancheros.

'Spreading like wildfire': Fiji grapples with soaring HIV cases

Fiji recorded more than 2000 new HIV cases last year, up 26% on 2024.

Right of first refusal: Iwi in frame as $250m Epsom campus sale progresses

Sale involves the Education Ministry, Public Works Act and treaty right of first refusal.

Rental slowdown: Cost pressures, holidays cool demand for Auckland homes

The 3249 rental applications in April were down 22% on the 4177 made in March.

Tower of debt: Ghost skyscraper developer estimated to owe $588.8m

China Construction Bank owed $133m. It called in receivers and now initial report is out.

Pacific-style coastal estate tops $40m in potential new house price record

The home's owner David Nathan died last November.

'No insight into her offending': Judge slams Pets and Pats founder

Fine after Angela Beer 'deliberately delayed' getting council consent for doggy daycare.

Inside Economics: Should my child stay or go ... the great Aussie dilemma

ANALYSIS: Liam Dann takes a deeper dive into the week's economic news.

Right of first refusal: Iwi in frame as $250m Epsom campus sale progresses

Sale involves the Education Ministry, Public Works Act and treaty right of first refusal.

National will choose 'social stability' over profit in immigration – Luxon

The Prime Minister confirmed spending would be slashed in the May 28 Budget.