Auckland news

Passengers 'spewing in the aisles' as flight to Fiji diverted after three attempted landings

Around 80 stranded passengers are now being put up in a Nuku’alofa hotel.

In search of winter sun: Swap Fiji for this quiet island escape

Empty beaches and no crowds.

'Beautiful, happy soul': Family remember 9yo girl killed in crash at traffic lights

The schoolgirl was in a car struck by another vehicle while waiting for a green light.

Passengers on disrupted Pacific-bound flights may be up for refund

Air NZ has apologised to affected passengers and said safety was a priority.

Body corporate broke law on Newmarket cladding levies, tribunal finds

How the body corporate allocated costs to reclad the huge buildings was central to case.

Plumbers warn of cost squeeze after pipe prices to rise 25%

Plumbers have tried to buy pipes in bulk to stockpile and delay having to pay more.

Real estate agents censured over early access, family ties and deposit failures

House keys, relationships, trust accounts, leaky homes and roof age were complained about.

US firm wins consent for $650m takeover of Wellington parts trader

Americans spotted growth in the Kiwi car parts trading business founded in 2004.

How a childhood dream and a bigger pole are lifting Kiwi Olympian to new heights

The 25-year-old has just won world indoor bronze with a 4.76m personal best.

Fresh details emerge in alleged Botany kidnapping, $2000 and shoes stolen

Police allege the accused women robbed the victim of $2000 and a pair of shoes.

The council telco business that could sell for $1b

The sale could fund expansion of Lyttleton Port.

'The fuel bill is our biggest hurt': Transport companies warn of price pain ahead

'This is always going to revert back to the person going to the supermarket.'