Auckland news

Samoa PM cleared in conspiracy case over fatal 2021 hit-and-run probe

Four of the six accused, including Laauli, were today found innocent in Apia.

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.

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.

Explained: What is NZ20? Everything to know about new T20 league

New Zealand Cricket has given a green light in principle for the franchise competition.

'Just a way of life': Shoplifting twins say they were raised to steal in order to eat

The 24-year-olds targeted supermarkets across Auckland.

A lifetime of anger: School bus crash survivor recalls horror in memoir

'I’m shocked by how much that horrific day still impacts so many people’s lives.'

He started in a North Shore chip shop. Now he runs a $1b start-up. Here's how

At 15, Fangzhou Jiang arrived in Auckland with limited English and no family.