Auckland news

Labour candidate leads rerun after court found irregularities affected Papatoetoe result

The rerun saw Vi Hausia top the provisional poll with 2788 votes.

Passengers 'spewing in the aisles' as flight to Fiji diverted after three attempted landings

Around 80 stranded passengers are now being put up in a Nuku’alofa hotel.

In search of winter sun: Swap Fiji for this quiet island escape

Empty beaches and no crowds.

'Beautiful, happy soul': Family remember 9yo girl killed in crash at traffic lights

The schoolgirl was in a car struck by another vehicle while waiting for a green light.

High-rise horror no more: Cintra gets new cladding in leaky building fix

The entire tower was covered in shrink wrap for months during the huge building project.

Body corporate broke law on Newmarket cladding levies, tribunal finds

How the body corporate allocated costs to reclad the huge buildings was central to case.

Plumbers warn of cost squeeze after pipe prices to rise 25%

Plumbers have tried to buy pipes in bulk to stockpile and delay having to pay more.

Real estate agents censured over early access, family ties and deposit failures

House keys, relationships, trust accounts, leaky homes and roof age were complained about.

'Pretty raw memories': Locals 'worn down' as storm prep begins again

Hauraki Mayor Toby Adams says residents are weary after recent floods but still resilient.

Northland declares state of emergency as Cyclone Vaianu nears

'This declaration means we can act quickly if required.'

Supercars fever back in Taupō as fans flock to Track to Town parade

US tourist and retired racer Steven Mathers stumbled on Supercars by chance.

Changing of the guard: How Silver Ferns shake-up could reshape ANZ Premiership

The 2026 ANZ Premiership will screen on free-to-air TV for the first time.