Auckland news

Hawke’s Bay enslaver and human trafficker Joseph Matamata granted parole

Two trafficking convictions were nullified due to a procedural error.

Undiagnosed dementia: Drivers tried to flag down wrong-way motorway driver before fatal crash

Lisale Foaese's licence had been suspended a day before he and his son died in collision.

Missing fisherman found alive after week adrift at sea in 4m dinghy

An RNZAF P-8A Poseidon crew found the man adrift near the northern Cook Islands.

Watch: The Green Party candidate who body-slams opponents on weekends

'I often say politics is pro-wrestling,' the aspiring MP told the Herald.

PM 'will have the very best': Ex-minister on the security at Ardern's home

Strong interest in family homes as Dame Jacinda Ardern's Auckland bungalow is auctioned.

Still waiting for takeoff: Why Air NZ never left its city headquarters

Insiders say Air NZ may have signed new lease with Blackstone but airline won’t confirm.

'No parent should be put in that position': Lifestyle village minimum age limit ruled unlawful

Amanda Cashman’s case began after she sought to house her unwell daughter.

'It hasn’t survived the test of time': Entire Auckland retirement village to be demolished

Apartments, hospital built at height of the leaky building era. All must be demolished.

Serious crash in same Glen Eden spot that claimed life of motorist just months ago

A person has been critically injured in the crash next to Waikumete Cemetery.

$185m for start-ups as Wellington venture capital firm blows through its target

Golden visa investors have contributed $80m across Movac’s latest funds.

'Heinous breach of trust': Judge rejects Newmarket voyeur's permanent secrecy bid

The man secretly filmed 62 women in public places over nearly 18 months.

'No parent should be put in that position': Lifestyle village minimum age limit ruled unlawful

Amanda Cashman’s case began after she sought to house her unwell daughter.