Auckland news

Samoa declares 'economic emergency' over Budget crisis

The emergency allows Treasury funds to keep government services running.

'He's an idiot': Pacific doctors slam Trump's advice, recall measles disaster

Samoa's health chief was so unimpressed with the advice he won't even raise it with staff.

Samoa’s new PM flies to NZ for medical treatment within days of taking office

Laʻauli Leuatea Schmidt was sworn in as Samoa’s eighth Prime Minister last week.

'We need to remind the world': Tongan bark cloth revival takes shape

Nearly 100 women from 20 Tongan villages joined the two-week workshop.

'Let them': Mel Robbins sells out NZ International Convention Centre twice

About 5700 people are set to attend two blockbuster shows in March.

Seascape developer seeks foreign buyer exemption to finish $300m+ Auckland tower

'Delays caused unique financial pressure on the developer' - Overseas Investment Office.

Complaints over illegal structures, fences at Auckland property leads to court action

Neighbours have long complained about the worthless house. Now a court has stepped in.

SkyCity's new CEO got pay package worth $2.6m, $3.4m forecast for next year

The previous CEO only made $1.35m but Jason Walbridge's 2026 pay may be as much as $3.4m.

Trump claims Gaza ceasefire deal within reach, but could it be deja vu?

The plan proposes interim governance led by Trump alongside global leaders.

Inside the changing business of war

Global venture capital in defence tech hit $53.5b last year, up 33% on the previous year.

Teen caught up in LynnMall terror attack honoured for bravery

It was his second day on the job when the incident unfolded.

'Disruptive': US hits NZ timber with 10% tariff, industry warns of major impact

The US bought $370m worth of New Zealand radiata pine products in 2024.