Auckland news

'It's almost like gold': The staple food families can no longer afford

Soaring corned beef prices are forcing Pasifika families to rethink traditional gifting.

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.

'It's not a sad place': The Kiwi cemetery that looks like a Disney movie

Pacific culture has lit up Manukau Memorial Gardens cemetery in South Auckland.

Dame Karen Poutasi, first female Director-General of Health, dies aged 76

She later headed NZQA for 14 years and briefly chaired Health New Zealand in 2023.

Foodstuffs North Island boss Chris Quin on 2026's biggest challenges

'A stronger economy unlocks the health and education system we all want.'

‘Cautiously optimistic’: Property prices tipped to increase 5% in 2026

Prices are still 17.6% below the early 2022 peak, with Auckland notably weak.

From CRL to Costco: The mega projects that will change 2026’s skyline

Te Waihorotiu Station and the CRL promise to transform central Auckland travel.

How do architects design homes when they are for themselves?

Could architects say they are the 'perfect client' when they design their own new homes?

Cops open homicide probe after newborn’s death in Auckland

The 10-week-old baby was taken to Starship hospital in critical condition.

Crash family fundraiser tops $1000 as social media backlash grows over driver claims

Police say the alleged driver blew zero for alcohol after the crash.

'Came to this country with nothing': Family watch as their Lebanese grocery store burns

Fire and Emergency slams the union as volunteers take 30 minutes to arrive.

'Gambling with the public’s safety': Firefighters union and bosses clash after Pakūranga blaze

The fire erupted during a one-hour firefighters' strike, reportedly delaying the response.