The Latest Breaking News from Auckland

The failure of part of one of Auckland’s main electricity links will require years of intense works to repair

The Christchurch earthquakes were traumatic but it was the delay in resolving insurance claims that made people feel they couldn't get on with their lives. Those affected by the Auckland floods and Cyclone Gabrielle must feel the same with managed retreat, writes Lianne Dalziel

Waikato goes into Saturday's Farah Palmer Cup semifinal led by a woman who’s been, gone and returned - along the way becoming one of the most respected players in the country. Adam Julian reports.

Auckland Transport and KiwiRail are finalising a plan to build a 12km heavy rail line west from Southdown to Avondale, digging right through several neighbourhoods. Jonathan Milne reports.

Our cars are killing us through road deaths and pollution. Decreasing the number of cars on the roads reduces greenhouse gas emissions, improves community wellbeing, and promotes physical activity, writes Noah Bunkley

Announcing the winners of New Zealand's strangest and possibly most awesome writers residency award

Chris Bishop denies any conflict of interest, saying the question of whether developer Chris Meehan would get a meeting with a National Party prime minister is one for after the election. Jonathan Milne reports.

The next big winners in New Zealand literature are about to be announced

Advocates cautiously celebrated a win when protections for urban trees were passed into law this month, but aren’t popping the champagne just yet, reports Emma Hatton

As the Warriors mark one of their best seasons, rugby league finds new crowds and loyal fans delight in a rare run of victory

Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown wins a battle in his war of letters with central government