Auckland news

'Violent attack': Police investigating death at Auckland bus stop
A resident told the Herald they understood it was a “violent attack".

Dog uplift goes awry as man tasered after thrusting flounder spear at police
He became agitated at the dog being taken and was highly abusive to SPCA staff and police.
Voices from the Pacific

'Pain beyond anything': Parents' grief after 12-year-old son dies of dengue fever
Misiafa Lene, 12, was medically evacuated to Auckland where he died of dengue fever.

‘My life has purpose’: Inside New Zealand’s biggest rehab service
The foundation supports 80 homes and helps 1500 people reintegrate annually.

'Stabbed so ruthlesslessly in back': Judge blasts ex-funeral director, sentenced to jail
The former employee and star of The Casketeers was found out by chance.
Auckland Property news

‘Why is it not Mission Bay?’: The rise, fall, and hopeful revival of an enigmatic beachside suburb
Mike Thorpe explores the past and present of New Brighton.

'Alternative to a rusting hulk': Relief over Icon finishing Seascape
'Well done, Icon. The city will be behind you.' - Shane Brealey, Simplicity Living MD.

The $300m stadium plan for Western Springs: New images released
Auckland Arena launched its website and social media to gain public support.
Auckland Sport news
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‘Why is it not Mission Bay?’: The rise, fall, and hopeful revival of an enigmatic beachside suburb
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The conservation heroes keeping our iconic native species alive
Some of Aotearoa’s threatened wildlife is coming back from the brink.

'Biblical storm': 750 lightning strikes hit Auckland
'These thunder slaps are godlike', wrote one Aucklander after a sleepless night for many.

Why Eden Park remains unlikely venue should Auckland FC host A-League grand final
Auckland FC remain favourites for the Premiers Plate with three rounds to play.

RNZ Ballet's The Firebird makes a triumphant return
Principal dancer Ana Gallardo Lobaina says The Firebird is relevant in a 'scary' world.