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Moana Auckland: Celebrating the City of Sails for a month
The lack of international events on next year's calendar and a $17 million budget cut at Tātaki Auckland Unlimited has forced the agency to get creative.
Auckland Council 'navigators' guide flood-hit residents through recovery process
The council has hired 17 'navigators' to support people with housing and insurance problems.
'A major failure': Whakaari owners found guilty of one charge relating to fatal eruption
The company managing Whakaari/White Island has been convicted for one of the two charges it faced for health and safety failings in the lead-up to a fatal eruption in 2019.
They want your blood: Each donation can save up to 3 lives, says blood service
Blood donation centres around the country are getting into the Halloween spirit with creepy costumes and haunting decorations.
No show business: Hollywood strikes stall international productions in NZ
Workers in Aotearoa's screen industry are struggling to find jobs thanks to the impact of Hollywood's long-running industrial disputes.
Police use new powers to hit gangs, but not all MPs happy
Bay of Plenty MPs are split over special powers granted to police to crack down on gangs. Audio
'It's not summer yet' - Hikers urged to be prepared before hitting the trails
People planning to go hiking over the long weekend are being urged to be careful and start their walks early in the day.
Banana 'shortage based on seasonal demand'
New Zealanders are bananas for bananas, but the country relies on imports from Mexico, Ecuador and the Philippines for its supply.
Voters weigh in on Labour's future in Mt Albert, Te Atatū
In Auckland, two of Labour's safest seats are on a knife edge with just a handful of votes between the leading candidates.
Race to bring skilled migrants to fill gaps in Auckland's tech sector
Some tech companies in Auckland are feeling desperate as homegrown talent moves across the Tasman.
Muriwai residents fear buyouts on council valuations, not market
Flood and landslide-affected Aucklanders worry they could be forced out of their communities if the council proceeds with buyouts based on its valuations.
A look inside Auckland's new train station set to open in 2025
Auckland Council hopes a new train station by the Sky Tower will breathe life into the city centre.
New Zealand not alone in failing to meet climate challenge - UN
A progress report from the UN shows many countries, including New Zealand, are falling behind on tackling climate change.
Crowds, heat and 'chaotic' metro journeys, say Kiwi fans at Rugby World Cup
All Blacks fans in France for the Rugby World Cup are contending with massive crowds, packed trains and severe heat.
Buy now pay later schemes leaving young Kiwis 'over-indebted'
New research shows young adults are taking on dangerous amounts of debt through buy now pay later schemes.
Political parties must outline AI strategy, regulation - tech industry
Technology experts are urging Labour and National to announce an Artificial Intelligence strategy before October's election.
'Pretty frustrating': Commuters unhappy with AT technology glitch
Commuters were left confused after several Auckland Transport services, including train and bus timetables, went offline for almost 12 hours.
Some Aucklanders lifting their houses to avoid future flood waters
Some Aucklanders are lifting their houses to avoid damage from future floods.
Auckland crime 'terrible' after two alleged homicides in a day
Auckland residents say they are afraid to go out at night after two suspected homicides in the city on the same day.
Sewage overflow through college sends pupils home
A central Auckland high school was forced to close early after a major sewage leak damaged carpets and walls.
'Completely wiped out a township' - Hawaii wildfires death toll rises to 36
A New Zealander on holiday in Maui says the wildfires devastating the Hawaiian island are unlike anything he has seen before.
Crime a hot topic for Auckland Central's political candidates
Crime, housing and transport were the hot topics at Wednesday night's political debate in Auckland Central.
Aucklanders keen for more harbour crossing options, but at what cost?
Aucklanders are worried a new harbour crossing will cost too much and take too long. Audio
'Gaming lab' explores benefits of Dungeons & Dragons, board games
A 'gaming laboratory' hopes to find out if rolling dice and slaying dragons is good for your brain. Audio
Tourism operators paid hundreds of thousands to access Whakaari
White Island Tours told a court it paid $500,000 a year for access to Whakaari - and helicopter companies also paid to conduct tours on the island.