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Paul Lewis: We must act now if Auckland wants to host America’s Cup
Team New Zealand plan to announce the 2027 venue by June 20.

‘Yoga impacted by construction noise’: Arvida’s $50m+ fix-up irks some
Arvida is spending $50m+ on the main hub and apartments at its Mayfair retirement village.

Bayswater Marina wants 156-boat drystack plans non-notified
Auckland Council is yet to decide if plans for the new building should be notified.

New boat-sharing operator launches for Auckland boaties
Freedom Boat Club is one of the largest in the world. Now it's come to New Zealand.

Fullers hydrofoiling e-boat ready for passengers
Eric Laakmann, CEO of boatmaker Vessev, says a 100-passenger version is on the way. Video / Michael Craig

Watch: Kiwis, NZ-bound tourists stranded in US airport
Travelers, including Kiwis trying to get home, were stranded at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport on Saturday, 11 January 2025, after a snowstorm. Video / Carina Fischer

Preview of Auckland Airport’s brand new Transport Hub
The airport reveals it’s Transport Hub and plaza area, which are now complete. Video / Auckland Airport

Watch: How Auckland Airport tried to avert traffic problems at Mānawa Bay
Mark Thomson, commercial manager at Auckland Airport. is at Mānawa Bay, discusses the new premium discount outlet on airport land.

Will NZ's new tourism levy really discourage visitors?
The price hike has sparked criticism but what do the tourists think?

Fog across Auckland's Upper Harbour
A dense veil of fog has settled and spread across the Upper Harbour region in Auckland. Video / NZHerald

Public transport in Auckland is back, the facts show we are on track
OPINION: More people are catching public transport now than ever before.

Air NZ will use Starlink for free internet onboard domestic aircraft.
A closer look at the details of Air NZ's new announcement – the installation of Starlink systems on domestic aircraft to provide fast, free internet on-board.

This Auckland beach has been named the busiest in Australasia
Summer is coming — so, too, are the crowds

Want to find paradise without leaving Auckland? Try this island escape
And no, it's not Waiheke.

Here for Fifa? Tour Auckland in your downtime
Plenty of adventures lie beyond the pitch in Tāmaki Makaurau.

Chloe Surridge speaks about Auckland Airport operations
Auckland Airport chief operations officer Chloe Surridge speaks about what goes on at Auckland Airport to ensure an efficient passthrough of passengers, freight and aircraft. Video / NZ Herald

Choo choo choose this Auckland day trip for you and your family
A boredom-busting family day out to put on your Auckland radar.

Watch out! Wētā Workshop have released a troll into the wild
Meet Jeff, the otherworldly creature wreaking havoc in our major cities.

How to holiday this long weekend in the heart of Auckland's CBD
Enjoy local kai, arty strolls and rooftop bars with a weekend staycation.

This city just beat Queenstown for most-searched winter escape in NZ
As winter draws near, people reveal where they are keen to holiday.

Cyclone Gabrielle: Which schools are closed in Auckland?
Auckland Transport is urging people to avoid all non-urgent travel until Tuesday.