Auckland news

Tonga has a new Prime Minister

King Tupou VI must now formally appoint him and approve his chosen cabinet.

'Don't shrink yourself': Why this trainee surgeon decided to share her life online

How Dr Kyla Matenga juggles her medical career, Crossfit, family life and social media.

NRL bans Tonga doctors over handling of Eli Katoa head knocks

The NRL has hit four officials with breach notices after completing an investigation.

One of Papua New Guinea's conjoined twins dies

The two-month-old boys were flown from Port Moresby to Sydney on Thursday.

Payment battle: Builder and apartment owners clash over $3m-$4m Quattro repair bill

The body corporate claims Teak owes money for delays and defective work.

Real NZ house values down 31.3% since peak of October 2021

New REINZ data only focuses on month-to-month changes.

$3.7m loss for Rodd & Gunn after Canadian problems

Although the retailer generated more revenue in 2025, it also took a big hit from Canada.

Victopia owners near end of $72m, six-year repair saga as scaffolding comes off

Doughnut-shaped top scaffolding is scheduled to be removed by January 8 as works finish.

$3.7m loss for Rodd & Gunn after Canadian problems

Although the retailer generated more revenue in 2025, it also took a big hit from Canada.

Auckland principal resigns one day before school ends after staff complaint letter

Emma Tolmie had been on leave for the past two terms.

'It’s an interactive art piece': Man charged with stealing provocative flag

'Good art will provoke thought. It provoked me to think that maybe I should pick this up.'

Auckland businessman who took $773k in ANZ commissions gets home detention

Derek Waller allowed ANZ-linked commissions to be paid into his account for 16 years.