Auckland news

Wanting 'to present me as some sort of extremist': Billionaire takes aim at journalists' union
Union hits back at Jim Grenon, accusing him of PR 'deflection' over 'simple request'.

Mother shares struggle with adopted FASD son
She felt relieved when her adopted son was diagnosed at 16.
Voices from the Pacific

Excavating a historical waka found by father and son, and the story that goes with it
Over 450 pieces of the waka, including timber and sail, were found in the sand dunes.

How Polyfest shaped a generation of Māori and Pacific youth
In 2025, around 100,000 people are expected to attend the event.

Why Polyfest’s milestone year is a poignant tribute to Samoan matriarch
Polyfest began in 1976 with four schools; now 75 schools will participate.
Auckland Property news

Was it 'unliveable'? Landlord speaks out over UK family's Auckland rental complaint
Owner believes the outcome might have been different if he’d defended the hearing himself.

'Slow but complete breakdown': $9.8m real estate agency fight; Cooper company wins big award
Case revolved around protracted dispute between parties over branch established at Albany.

High-rise horror: Owners of wrecked upmarket apartments to walk away
'This really was a situation where the owners are salvaging what they could.'
Auckland Sport news
More Auckland news

‘Need a better debt collector’, says Akl mayor as AT struggles to collect millions in fines
Queen St is the biggest trap for fines, with $11m worth issued in one year.

‘High athlete identity’: Expert warns of pressure on young sports stars
It cames as schools fight with NZR and a young Kiwi runner makes global headlines

Watch: Group targets luxury new shopping centre in brazen smash-and-grab
The masked group smashed their way into the glass counters.

Dave Khan shares his favourite spots in Auckland
Every week we ask a well known Aucklander for their favourite spots in the city.

Cool kids on the block: Advertising pair’s epic move to buy their billboard firm
The glow of success: Pair defy early sceptics in audacious new business deal.

Blues crushed by Crusaders to leave title defence teetering
Last year’s dominant surge to their breakthrough title is rapidly fading from view.