Auckland news

Did NZ shortchange Samoa over Manawanui wreck payout?

Experts say the $6m payout may cover only about 10% of clean-up costs.

'Gone too soon, sir': Auckland school in mourning after 'beloved' deputy principal dies

The family now faces a funeral service on Monday, in the same week as Christmas.

Deadly habit: Truckie who killed RSE worker had history of using his phone while driving

'He was doing something he never should have been doing, and a man died.'

Judge voids election result after claims of voter fraud in South Auckland

Vi Hausia has alleged theft of ballot papers, 'irregularities' and widespread voter fraud.

'Biggest and best': Rodd & Gunn CEO on new $10m+ Melbourne store

'Level of detail and how each floor of the store works is incredible,' says Mike Beagley.

Can Gen Z break our dangerous love affair with property schemes? - Du Val podcast

A more financially literate new generation offers some hope.

Ghost town no more: Karaka developer spends millions on water fix, unlocking 5000 new homes

Housing subdivisions that sat frozen since 2019 can now be built.

'Clever way to deal with a slow market' - apartment developer offering two-year mortgage suspension

Developer John Love says the market is slow, so he is offering an unusual apartment deal.

‘Very long time coming’: Tauranga fire station rebuild finally moves ahead

Construction of Tauranga’s new fire station is expected to begin around May.

Why weather apps give different forecasts – and which ones to trust in NZ

'Do you want to take it with glass half full or glass half empty?' a meteorologist asks.

‘She was so trusting’: Police dog Teo’s fight back after geothermal burns

Teo fell into 85C geothermal water while searching for missing man Jayleb-Che Dean.

A 35-year first? All Whites could have historic home match against Uefa team in 2026

The All Whites have only played European nations here three times since 1980.