Auckland news

Staff awarded $75,000 after court finds 'Pasifika values' weren't upheld at work

All NZ employers should take note of landmark ruling, says employment adviser.

Government reviews RSE visa scheme, report calls for reform

The ILO warns RSE workers who complain risk blacklisting and deportation.

'Heartbreaking decision': Moana Pasifika looking for a lifeline

Moana Pasifika will provide support to all players and staff during this transition.

Woman's 'unfailing devotion' to dead sister's kids rewarded with residency

She has 'unfailingly devoted herself to raising these five young children'.

Residents claim victory as Ryman backs down on retirement village ATM removal

After a 31-village review, Ryman decided to remove ATMs at only two villages.

'Full panic': Woman mistaken for male boss almost loses home

An auction sign was nailed to her fence. She now plans to change her legal name.

'Obstructing views': $15.7m home owner fined $21,000 for illegal pōhutukawa cuts

The protected trees, at least 80 to 100 years old, were left damaged and unstable.

$1.2b forestry deal inflated foreign investment total; Crown's $15m for St James Theatre

$583.6b of net wealth or 18% of NZ commercial net value owned by foreign investors: CAFCA.

Positive but cautious: Angel investors pull back on cheque sizes, not on deals

Deeptech ventures took 65.6% of angel capital in first quarter, above long‑term levels.

Safety check review underway at school which hired ex-athlete sex offender

The man admitted sexual offending against a 15-year-old girl in 2023.

Watch: Mouse plague hits Australia as millions of rodents threaten $3b in Aussie grain exports

Professor Carolyn King speaks about whether Kiwi farmers may be in for the same fate.

Can an AI help deliver better financial advice? Kiwi start-up raises $16.7m to bolster its push

Ex-Sharesies managers land Pie Funds, Habour Asset Management as clients.