Auckland news

Sirens blare in Tonga after large quake forces tsunami threat evacuations

Nema said there is no tsunami danger to New Zealand.

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.

Apartment owners win $40k after tribunal rules CAB legal levy invalid

The levy was subsequently revealed to be for the purpose of paying to fund a court battle.

US asset manager gains consent for $250m deal to buy Wellington, Queenstown hotels

Vendor NZ Hotel Holdings is backed by the NZ Super Fund and partners.

Bupa's operating profit jumps 52% as retirement village and care home revenue climbs

But revenue and revaluations pushed bottom-line after-tax net profit up more than 600%.

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

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

Commercial Bay developer’s bold plan to reshape Auckland waterfront

Precinct’s Downtown project aims to boost Commercial Bay workers by 70%.

Marco Assorati: Why the next wave of infrastructure projects will define the nation

Webuild says infrastructure should be seen as an investment, not a cost

Inside Watercare’s $13.8b upgrade plan

Watercareeee is rolling out 13 major work programmes, over around1000 individual projects.

Rupert Hodson: Auckland needs a shared narrative to turn big ambitions into real outcomes

The new Auckland narrative will guide long-term economic and social decisions.