Auckland news
Charter schools, structured learning and new lunches: What’s changing for schools this year
Charter schools are reopening, with seven new schools set to open this term.
Elon Musk-led car company opening soon in vast new retail hub
Vehicles about to arrive at the new Westgate premises.
Society Insider: Kiwi sports stars’ summer of love; billionaires and rich listers break records at Karaka
Which rich Kiwi made a multimillion-dollar purchase at the Bloodstock sales?
Customs officers seize $1.6m worth of meth at Auckland Airport
A Dutch national has been sentenced in the Manukau District Court over the incident.
‘My kid is dying’: 111 ambulance calls unanswered as baby chokes and turns blue
The mum performed CPR while the dad called for help.
Person swept out to sea in rip at Piha was between flags but believed unable to swim
Conditions at the time of the incident were rough with a 2.5m swell.
Voices from the Pacific
After losing 100kg, ‘the Brown Buttabean’ tackles NZ’s obesity crisis
New Zealand has the third-highest adult obesity rate in the OECD.
Introducing NZ’s first kava vending machine
Aotearoa’s first kava vending machine has opened. Here is where to find it.
‘Still afraid’: Aftershocks continue to rock Vanuatu one month after deadly quake
Downtown Port Vila remains a no-go zone, Star Wharf is still out of action.
Auckland Property news
Elon Musk-led car company opening soon in vast new retail hub
Vehicles about to arrive at the new Westgate premises.
Auckland brothel business appoints liquidators
It was involved in a dispute with the landlord and indicated a general decline in trade.
Two reasons why Woolworths plans 188% distribution centre expansion
'Further investment in supporting infrastructure is required for the business'.
Auckland Sport news
Opinion: Why NZ’s biggest racing day measures up on world stage
Some of the most lucrative rides of the New Zealand racing season are still up for grabs.
Why Adesanya went back to ‘time that existed before’ for UFC return
It's just the fourth time in 18 UFC bouts that Adesanya hasn't been on a pay-per-view.
More Auckland news
‘My kid is dying’: 111 ambulance calls unanswered as baby chokes and turns blue
The mum performed CPR while the dad called for help.
Person swept out to sea in rip at Piha was between flags but believed unable to swim
Conditions at the time of the incident were rough with a 2.5m swell.
Why Adesanya went back to ‘time that existed before’ for UFC return
It's just the fourth time in 18 UFC bouts that Adesanya hasn't been on a pay-per-view.
Body positive sculpture show celebrates diversity
A new sculpture exhibition in Auckland’s Aotea Square pays tribute to body-type diversity.
Man accused of sex with minor jumped out of window and hid from police, jury told
Luca Fairgray's lawyer says he panicked when he saw police speaking to his father.
Swimmer missing after group caught in rip at Piha Beach
The Police Eagle helicopter has been deployed to help with the search.
‘I’m so broken’: Family’s grief after car crashes into Fonterra truck, killing young couple
The man has pleaded not guilty and will keep his name a secret for now.
Police vehicles damaged in ‘erratic and dangerous’ car chase across Auckland
Video footage shows at least 12 police vehicles pursuing a blue vehicle through Onehunga.