Auckland news
Pauline Hanna's phone on day she died the focus as trial resumes
Questions continue over whether two messages were drafted in the hours before her death.
Major police operation on Auckland harbour today - why locals need not worry
The exercise will simulate a disaster on a commuter ferry.
'You're home now': Family, friends farewell 22-year-old killed in Far North
A woman has been charged with the murder of Arthur James Tahere.
Opinion: Council’s plan change risks driving up new house prices by 20%
OPINION: Around half of the houses built in Auckland will be affected.
NZ’s biggest house-builder G.J. Gardner planning 30% franchise growth
'If you’re in a really tough game, go on the attack.'
Lucky punter wins $4.3 million Lotto Powerball jackpot
Tonight's winner is the 16th punter to win Lotto's Powerball jackpot in 2024.
Voices from the Pacific
What happened to Rapanui? New study explodes Easter Island myth
Easter Island is known for the moai carved by the Rapanui people.
'Out of line': PM slams doctors for prioritising Māori and Pasifika
The PM says health professionals were wrong to implement a race-based policy.
Pacific nations push 'ecocide' to be recognised at International Criminal Court
Vanuatu, Fiji and Samoa have formally presented a proposal to the world's highest court.
Auckland Property news
NZ’s biggest house-builder G.J. Gardner planning 30% franchise growth
'If you’re in a really tough game, go on the attack.'
First Kmart, now $235m new funds for Mark Gunton's Westgate
Consortium money will allow the further expansion of Auckland's Westgate.
Westgate's traffic 'disaster': Owner to square off with council in court
Mark Gunton plans robust appeal to traffic decision.
Auckland Sport news
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'.
Former Black Caps captain Chris Cairns hit by another medical setback
It comes after a string of struggles, including spinal stroke and cancer.
More Auckland news
NZ’s biggest house-builder G.J. Gardner planning 30% franchise growth
'If you’re in a really tough game, go on the attack.'
Lucky punter wins $4.3 million Lotto Powerball jackpot
Tonight's winner is the 16th punter to win Lotto's Powerball jackpot in 2024.
Deja vu for jurors at Polkinghorne murder trial as familiar faces return to witness box
The jury was reduced to 11 as today's hearing ended.
NZDF lands new ‘workhorse’ C-130J Hercules
Government ministers got a close-up look at the Defence Force’s new C-130J Hercules.
'Want desperately to tell someone': Shock Pauline Hanna email unearthed
The Auckland eye surgeon is accused of having strangled wife Pauline Hanna.
'Had to tell someone': Polkinghorne sobs as wife's private messages read in court
The Auckland surgeon is accused of strangling wife Pauline Hanna in their Remuera home.
Polkinghorne trial: Defence pathologist says lack of injuries in strangling victims rare
The Remuera eye surgeon is accused of strangling his wife, Pauline Hanna.
Watch: Near-miss head-on crash caught on camera, highlights dangers of dynamic lanes
Concerns were raised about the Panmure Hwy Bridge last month. A fix is still in the works.