Auckland news

Samoa chiefs consider sending back $6m payout from NZ Govt for HMNZS Manawanui marine disaster

Chief Atanoa Tusi Fa’afetai says he may refuse to share the $6m payout.

Inside Auckland’s hidden monasteries and retreats

From Carmelite nuns to Tibetan monks – meet some of Auckland's spiritual residents.

Samoan chief convicted of slavery and human trafficking set to be sentenced

Slavery convictions like Tuai’s are believed to number only five in NZ history.

How one Samoan chief is navigating the rising costs of corned beef

Samoan community leader Pa'u Teleiai Edwin Puni describes the significance of corned beef as well as how his family are navigating its rising cost when it comes to fa'alavelave.

Ryman miscalculated staff holiday pay, makes $24m provision in accounts

Retirement village company one of many that miscalculated holiday pay.

On the up: Multi-unit dwellings push residential consents ahead

Almost 36,000 homes consented in year to November.

Lizard lives on the line? Major Aussie housing developer pledges to protect animals at Queenstown site

Several hectares of lizard habitat at Homestead Bay are involved.

Developer gives away $599,000 Christchurch townhouse

'We came up with the outrageous 'win a house' idea. The winner is pretty overwhelmed.'

Traffic chaos: Auckland SH20 Lambie Drive offramp reopens after rubbish fire

NZTA warns motorists should continue to expect traffic delays as congestion eases.

Penk, Reti offer small businesses a $15,000 AI leg-up

The modestly funded six-month scheme will be by invitation only.

Shelton targets Sinner and Alcaraz as he bids to close grand slam gap

The 23-year-old cracked the world's top five in 2025 and won his first ATP 1000 title.

'We Belong Together' - Harry Styles signals new music era

The singer is rumoured to be starting a New York residency later this year.