Auckland news

Matangi Tonga founder Pesi Fonua mourned after his death at 78

He launched Vava’u Press in 1979, paving the way for Tonga’s first online news.

Ken Laban elected Lower Hutt Mayor in historic Pasifika first

The well-known broadcaster is New Zealand's first Pasifika mayor.

Govt pays Samoa $6m over HMNZS Manawanui sinking

The RNZN ship sank on October 6 last year after striking a reef and catching fire.

Watch: Dramatic moment Air NZ flight aborts take-off

Passengers were "thrown forward" in their seats, with some adopting the brace position.

Development boss speaks out on $20m+ Auckland property failure

'We are not like others who simply walk away. We are doing everything we can.'

Property Insider: Auckland Uni's new $200m+ tower, Three Kings land sales, flood-prone land for sale

'A giant? Probably a medium-sized building for us.' - Simon Neale on new B320 project

$20m+ collapse: Six companies in liquidation, creditors named

It is too soon to say if any money will be available to pay debts.

Fletcher Building targets further $100m savings in big cuts

'Further declines in trading volumes and ongoing pressure on margins' - Andrew Reding.

‘Large-scale shift’: Scott wins biggest US appliance deal in its history

The deals mark Scott’s largest-ever appliance contract in the US.

'Fired up': Mayor pushes bed levy, equal footing with Govt

The incumbent mayor described the campaign as 'like being in a dentist chair for a month'.

No social media and a footy ball for a teddy: The making of a league prodigy

His parents banned social media until 18 to keep him grounded and focused.

Opinion: Digital voting in local body election is long overdue

Auckland’s 2025 local election turnout has plunged to just 25%.