Auckland news

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.

'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.

'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.

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?

NZ Breakers beat Hawks to reignite playoff hopes

After a 103-62 loss on Friday, the Breakers bounced back in a big way.

Fire breaks out at Auckland's NZ Badminton Centre

Owner Dev Senthiya said around 20 firefighters contained the roof blaze.

Mission complete as Elina Svitolina wins women's ASB Classic title

It was the perfect end to her comeback, after being off the WTA tour since last September.

NZ swelters as North Island cities top 36C, roads blocked in South Island as wild winds fell trees

Multiple heat alerts in place today across the country, posing an 'extreme' fire risk.