Auckland news

How an accident turned Fonotī Pati Umaga into a voice for disabled artists

The musician and disability advocate puts 'dark years' behind him in new stage show.

Wife clings to hope for man swept away in Mahurangi River

He was swept away after pushing his young nephew towards a life-saving branch.

Christchurch-Vanuatu flights to start for first time this winter on Solomon Airlines

Island airline also announces Auckland expansion and multiple new Pacific routes.

The Pope and the 'Princess': Auckland tenor's run-in with Vatican security

"I don’t think I can eat pizza here any more."

Multi-billion developer Precinct launches 121-unit Mt Eden plans

Studio units to start from $600k range, fifth-level three-bedroom penthouses from $2.5m.

'Problematic': 541 new Auckland apartments unsold, 20% of stock built in last three years

Downturn in house sales sparked more unsold apartments but also many terraced homes too.

Wynyard Quarter residents decry 'indefensible' 23-storey waterfront building plans

Plans submitted for fast-track refer to the project's height as being a marker and a plus.

'Can't quite believe it': Man wins $599,000 Christchurch house

Joe Leggat was given a box containing his prize ... keys to a new house.

Well Written stays perfect at Karaka Millions to raise plenty of questions

The flying filly dazzled in the $1.5 million Karaka Millions Three-Year-Old at Ellerslie.

Matching bracelets, dress-ups and beach days: Teens holidaying together lost in slip

The missing teens are Pakūranga College students Sharon Maccanico and Max Furse-Kee.

Watch: Mistakes cost Auckland FC in 'difficult to stomach' home draw

'I thought we were excellent today. The only thing missing was the win.'

'I look for athletes': More magic from Queensland training wizard at Karaka Millions

Dream Roca lunged late to win the $1m Karaka Millions 2-year-old for the Aussie trainer.