Stories by Amy Williams

Hundreds of Waiheke Island residents were left queuing early this morning, after some ferry sailings were cancelled due to a mechanical fault.

The first Auckland-wide census of people living without shelter shows nearly 43 percent were Māori, with a similar proportion living in temporary accommodation.

Landlords are rushing to insulate rentals before a deadline in July - but some might miss that, because materials are running out.

One of the country's most popular tourist attractions, Mt Eden or Maungawhau, is on a list of 69 parks with a high risk of contracting kauri dieback disease - but nothing is in place to protect the…

Auckland Council's plan to establish a recycling centre in Western Springs is being opposed by the Horticultural Council - which will have to move over to make way for it.

All Black Sonny Bill Williams has challenged hundreds of people at Auckland's memorial service to reach out to Muslims in their community.

Gun safety experts expect swift clampdowns on gun ownership after Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern pledged to change the country's near 30-year-old gun laws.

A Bangladeshi couple who owned an Auckland sweet shop have been found guilty of exploiting migrants, but not human trafficking.

More than 20 homeowners claim roadworks on Auckland's Southern motorway have damaged their homes and are seeking compensation from NZTA.

Auckland businesses and hotels are feeling the pinch from repeated delays to the opening of New Zealand's largest convention centre.

An academic who sexually assaulted an elderly woman at a resthome did not tell the university he worked for about the case.

A coalition of Auckland community groups is concerned that beaches with some risk of poor water quality may now get the green light from Swimsafe.

A virtual community power station launched today will collect solar electricity from 3000 roof-tops and allow households to trade power.

An infamously-confusing intersection north of Auckland with 55 turning combinations is again riling locals who are unimpressed with two proposed solutions to fix it.

A new super agency will combine the powers of existing authorities and fast track large-scale housing developments.

The president of the Auckland Pride Board says it won't be backing down on its decision to ban police in uniforms from taking part in the parade, despite the massive public backlash and several…

A $6 million rebuild of Waitākere Hospital's neonatal unit will provide six more cots, allowing more babies to be cared for closer to home.

Unemployment has hit a 10-year low, but some workers are still struggling to get enough hours of work to make ends meet.

Auckland University has apologised for publishing an article that described the lobby group Hobson's Pledge as "a racist and militantly anti-Māori group".

Parents are paying for children younger than 10-years-old to join adult fitness clubs to get them active.

Former National Party leader Don Brash is calling for Massey University's vice-chancellor to consider her position, saying it's "almost untenable".

Opinion - Week Three: Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern is half way through her intended maternity leave. Where has the time gone? asks Amy Williams.

Opinion - Week two: The Jacinda-baby-mania media frenzy is over for now and we're waiting for the next social media post about our First Baby, writes Amy Williams.

Opinion - Week one: Jacinda Ardern and Clarke Gayford have left hospital with their baby daughter. What next? asks Amy Williams. Video