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Decade-old tree lifted into Auckland’s CBD, part of Council's green plan for city's future
Council project will have ‘multi-functional benefits’ for Auckland.
Watch: Grey Lynn shooting was result of 'neighbourhood dispute', police say
Armed police swarmed Tuarangi Rd on Thursday night.
Watch: UFC star Israel Adesanya challenged to fight on K Rd, alleges racial abuse
The former champion can be heard telling the man to 'walk away'.
'Loved him to bits': One dead, three others wounded in Auckland shooting
Armed police swarm Tuarangi Rd, Eagle helicopter up, big cordons.
Stats NZ moves Auckland office to Queen St after safety concerns
'The feedback from staff about the new location has been overwhelmingly positive.'
Councillor blames trains, anti-car agenda and construction works for Auckland CBD gridlock
Cities can fail and Auckland is on the road to failure, says Mike Lee.
'Haven’t moved for more than an hour': Auckland CBD traffic gridlocked, carpark clogged for hours
One person said he only moved 50m in half an hour.
Jailed pair identified two years after teen dragged to death outside nightclub
The pair had name suppression through trial and well beyond sentencing.
The iconic Auckland restaurants that have closed in 2024
A round-up of recent closures across the city's hospitality scene.
Kiwi on board sunk luxury yacht and St John staff walk off job | Focus Morning Bulletin August 20
In today's headlines with Wilhelmina Shrimpton, Kiwi on board sunk luxury yacht, thousands of St John staff walk off the job, and boost to Auckland safety.
Editorial: The win for local communities in the battle over booze
OPINION: Locals should be the ones to decide on restricting alcohol sales.
William Dart review: New Zealand Symphony Orchestra at Auckland Town Hall
OPINION: The first two of its 2024 Immerse concerts proved successful.
'Mix of frustration and pride': NZ Venezuelans meet in rain and cold for anti-Maduro protests
Results of the election remain disputed with widespread claims of fraud and corruption.
Girl, 9, showing signs of PTSD after attack in hotel toilet cubicle
Mother of victim seeking therapy for her daughter after Auckland incident.
Dr Lester Levy and Mental Health Minister deliver speeches at Mental Health Summit in Auckland
Dr Lester Levy and Matt Doocey delivered speeches to the nib Health Innovators’ Summit, held at the Northern Club in downtown Auckland. Video / NZ Herald
Auckland at risk says new report
Auckland is falling behind other similar cities and needs to “shift gear” or it will not prosper. Video / Jason Oxenham
Love art? Check out these exhibitions in Auckland this weekend
Plus, Disney on Ice, markets and a restaurant month for foodies that can not be missed.
In praise of the Civic Theatre, an enchanted castle where the ordinary is left behind
Is there any better movie experience than Auckland’s trippy cathedral of cinema?
Smith & Caughey's saved: Smaller Queen St store and 100 jobs to stay
The Newmarket store is to close next month; 100 redundancies after staff consultation.
Offices to apartments: floor owner creates eight Auckland CBD rental and short-stay units
Ben Wilson converted a Victoria St office floor into eight upmarket apartments. Video / Dean Purcell
‘Annoys people a lot’: Harsh edit of AT press release by mayor's office forces CEO apology
Mayor's office: AT should not connect new parking charges with $40m of revenue-raising.
Watch: New e-scooter operator Ario has a riderless twist
Self-stabilising design enables self-parking, scooters that will one day come to you.
‘We’re prepared to withdraw our children’: Scrap threatens preschool’s future
Parents not happy at board plans to make preschool in upmarket suburb ‘more inclusive’.
Ngāti Whātua set to transform skyline of Tāmaki Makaurau
The Auckland iwi has unveiled a Māori-led investment initiative.
Wine and zine your way around Auckland this weekend
This weekend's offerings include theatre and festivals, wine, food and zines.
Young woman who helped cause 18yo Connor Boyd’s death loses Court of Appeal suppression battle
The justices also rejected her bid for a reduced sentence.
'Worse than Covid': Popular cafe faces bleak future from new roadworks in Auckland CBD
'We are at the point of sinking,' says cafe owner Richard O'Hanlon.
Focus: New city beat cops hit the streets
A team of 51 officers has been deployed to crack down on violence and antisocial behaviour in the central city. Video / Alyse Wright
'Justice for us is to arrest them': Life for police teams on crime-rife Auckland city beats
Heart of the City is 'delighted' with extra police resources targeting crime in the city.
'Fabulously family': NZ model remembers nights out, secrets kept at fallen hospo hotspot
'I fell face first onto [a] table of screaming strangers, flapping around like a fish'.
Warm up your weekend by tagging along to these midwinter events
Congratulations to anyone not hit by cold and flu season — make the most of it.
Police beef up numbers for big weekend of sport
Officers will be out in force as Auckland welcomes English sporting fans.
Matariki: How to spend your long weekend in the city
Lights, ice skating, comedy - bring in the Māori New Year with our long weekend guide.