Auckland news

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."

US clamps down on Pacific visas with bans, bonds and suspended migration

Fiji faces a halt on new US migration visas from January 21, but tourists can still go.

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.

Auckland beaches off limits as wastewater warnings hit long weekend swimmers

At least 15 Auckland beaches now carry 'do not swim' alerts.

Broncos star Kotoni Staggs joins 'run it straight' challenge amid safety fears

The Broncos say they view their player's hit as a staged promotional video.

Flatmate sentenced over his gun's link to fatal shooting

Jack Hargreaves is alleged to have fatally shot his brother, Joshua, last year.

Auckland restaurant in liquidation, closing Mt Eden premises

Liquidator says the restaurant had been struggling with working capital for some time.