Auckland news

Samoan PM La'aulialemalietoa says new rugby union will be set up

World Rugby could suspend Samoa if it deems the move to be government interference.

Air NZ flights to Pacific destination cancelled due to 'volatile' fuel costs

'We know how important air services are for the Pacific,' the airline said.

Why Young Rock's Stacey Leilua turned her back on Hollywood

The Auckland actor reckons everything she needs is right here in Aotearoa.

Inside Christopher Luxon’s Pacific trip: Michael Jones, visas, dancing, and what really happened with his matai title

Christopher Luxon travelled to the Pacific as a prime minister and returned a Samoan chief

Cranes in retreat: Index falls to lowest level in a decade

Auckland dominates with the most cranes, but the numbers nationally are well down.

‘Devaluing the residential appeal’: Anger over three-level self-storage complex

Resident says the 14m high, three-level complex clashes with Mt Albert's vision.

McDonald’s wins approval for 24/7 Auckland outlet near school

Land beside railway line owned by Tram Lease, associated with $720m Richlist family.

$100m Waikato steel manufacturing plant wins fast-track consent

'The ultimate goal is to reduce the need to import steel' – expert panel on fast-tracking.

Star centre recommits to NZ Breakers

Sam Mennenga has put pen to paper on a two-year deal with the Auckland NBL franchise.

A different kind of woman: What Brooke van Velden's resignation could mean for Act

She is leaving on her own terms. It's no longer clear who could succeed David Seymour.

'Needed to come home for our country': The call that landed an ABs assistant the role

Neil Barnes will be Dave Rennie's right-hand man in the new All Blacks coaching set-up.

Darkness, wind and 'lively' seas as rescuers race to person stuck on cliff face

Rescuers spent nearly two hours getting the person to safety.