The Latest Breaking News from Auckland

Early work on Auckland’s light rail begins - but is it too late for Labour to ensure delivery post election?

The council-owned port is aggressively changing its financial forecasts and transitioning to vertical growth.

An author ponders New Zealand on the point of collapse

When the Kiwi indie label got a chance to record a live album by the Manchester band, the tensions fraying the group almost destroyed the record company – as documented in a new book

A look at what Australia learned from recent devastating floods – and how New Zealand can apply those lessons now.

West Auckland flood victims are working together to persuade ministers to set in place a compensation scheme to enable the managed retreat from homes they are too fearful to live in again. Jonathan Milne reports.

Australia and New Zealand have both faced a series of devastating floods triggered by climate change and the return of the La Niña weather pattern. So it makes sense that Australia has now sent disaster crews to help with the aftermath of Cyclone Gabrielle.

Two extreme and deadly weather events within the first two months of 2023 have brought the consequences of climate change into sharp focus. Auckland’s January 27 flood is the most expensive weather event in New Zealand insurance history. Cyclone Gabrielle prompted a national state of emergency, only the third time…

Goal-scoring weapon Grace Jale is making an impact in the Football Ferns after a four-year pause in her international career. And breaking out of her comfort zone may help to play in a home World Cup this year, Merryn Anderson writes.

Council advised disastrous one-two punch should provoke a rethink about how important transport links like bridges are built.

Battles over felling exotic trees on Auckland's Tūpuna Maunga highlight an inevitable clash of strong personalities and conflicting visions – but some say they're also a warning sign about co-governance in action. Nikki Mandow reports.