Auckland news

Recap: Warriors' woes against Storm continue
The Warriors were no match for the Storm after a rampant first-half in Melbourne.

Bennett ends speculation on Auckland mayoralty run, blasts Parliament's 'cesspit' culture
Paula Bennett described Parliament as a 'cesspit of bullying and nastiness'.
Voices from the Pacific

‘My life has purpose’: Inside New Zealand’s biggest rehab service
The foundation supports 80 homes and helps 1500 people reintegrate annually.

'Stabbed so ruthlesslessly in back': Judge blasts ex-funeral director, sentenced to jail
The former employee and star of The Casketeers was found out by chance.

'Nuanced solutions': Visa restrictions eased for Pacific Islanders visiting NZ
Visitors from PIF countries can apply for multi-entry visas from July.
Auckland Property news

Du Val unit buyer fears reneging on $850,000 contract
'Targeted and called repetitively by young Pasifika people who got my trust.' - Keil-Hall

Wattle Park developer liquidated: Kiwibank owed $3.6m, Inland Revenue $1.09m
Project completed in January 2022 but developer blames Covid and the downturn for debts.

Clarkes must front up to interview with PwC: High Court
Clarkes have so far refused to be interviewed by the receivers of many Du Val entities.
Auckland Sport news
More Auckland news

Waiuku death: 50yo man charged after woman’s body found in car
Scene examinations continue at two locations as part of the inquiries.

'The cruellest injustice': Abuser jailed but victim will never be free of the damage he caused
The victim was lured into a game of hide-and-seek that ended her childhood.

Blues go back-to-back as Super Rugby Aupiki champions
The Blues prevailed to earn the title and a match against the Australian champion Waratahs

Acclaimed Māori artist Robyn Kahukiwa has died
Kahukiwa was known for her bold depictions of Māori figures.

Well-known Auckland artist used baby as decoy in prison drug-smuggling attempt
Visiting hours included a cuddle, a hug and multiple pills stuffed down an inmate's shirt.