Auckland news

The unlucky six: Stars who missed out on All Blacks jersey
Bob Graham was retained as Auckland captain over Wilson Whineray in 1963.

Deluge prompts postponement of Alexandra Park meeting after one race
For the second time in three weeks a major harness racing meeting has been ruined by rain.
Voices from the Pacific

Renowned Auckland heart surgeon who saved hundreds in Fiji dies at 64
Dr Parma Nand regularly travelled to Fiji to perform heart surgeries for free.

'It's their first language': Why I raise my hearing children with sign language
Rosie Solouota became deaf after contracting measles as a baby - her children can hear.

Tonga dengue outbreak: Two deaths as cases rise to 588
Tonga’s Health Minister confirmed two dengue deaths, including a 7-month-old.
Auckland Property news

Nine fires in five years: Environment Court rules on scrap metal dealer
Training, stockpile monitoring and management and lithium battery handling orders made.

First look: Inside stage one of new Wānaka retirement village
Nothing for under $1m here: the starting point is $1.24m, but prices go up to $4.5m.

'Largest portfolio' – $600m+ deal for seven NZ hotels to be sold
Hotels in Auckland, Rotorua, Wellington, Christchurch and Queenstown are to be sold.
Auckland Sport news
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'We've had enough': Red Square protest opposes pay equity changes
Opponents say the changes will make it harder to successfully bring pay equity claims.

Blues back into playoff spots after bonus-point win in Suva
Vern Cotter's men are back into the top six on the Super Rugby Pacific ladder.

'Pure panic': Mum speaks out after son victim of terrifying dog attack
Residents report increasing concerns about roaming, aggressive dogs.

Tourism industry leaders push to get more Chinese visitors to NZ
That market has still only returned to around 60% of pre-Covid levels.

'The pain, the pain': Woman's screams after suspected Auckland street stabbing
Police confirmed one person is in custody after the fight in Mt Wellington.

Thunderstorms, flooding to hit Auckland, top half of North Island
Downpours and flooding possible across the day.