Stories by Finn Blackwell

The Veterinary Council is urging pet owners to look after their pets over the holiday season, and to be prepared in case of emergencies.

While many New Zealanders will be settling in for a weekend of fun and family this Christmas, there are those whose work keeps them far, far away.

Kiwi families are being urged to consider the risk of foodborne illnesses this Christmas - but also not to waste their time on things that don't work.

Emotions erupted at a West Auckland court room today as the family of a woman, who was found dead, screamed at the man accused of her murder.

Mayor Wayne Brown is defending his comments that caused trading in Auckland Airport shares to be halted for an hour today. Audio

Staff from Auckland Council, City Rail Link, Auckland Transport and KiwiRail met today to provide updates on a number of transport projects across the super city, amid what the Mayor is calling a…

The Auckland Museum has announced its newest resident for the coming year, a partner for an existing star attraction.

Mayor Wayne Brown is stamping his authority on Auckland Council, axing some committees and limiting the numbers on others.

Like a bridge over troubled waters, the debate for a second harbour crossing in Auckland rolls on.

More than 2000 jobs were up for grabs at the Ministry of Social Development's Auckland job fair today.

"The clock is ticking" - that was Auckland Mayor's message to the council as they met today to discuss solutions to a $270 million deficit in the proposed 2023-2024 Annual Budget.

Concerns are being raised over the safety of fireworks ahead of Guy Fawkes this weekend.

The Employment Relations Authority has concluded its hearing on evidence of alleged worker exploitation by New Zealand food bag company Woop.

The company told the Employment Relations Authority today it had adhered to French law and internship agreements from the interns' schools.

Police are warning of increasing incidents of extortion where young people are targeted on social media by overseas offenders.

A once key part of booking a holiday, travel agents are now making a comeback.

An independent review found the project suffered from clashes of personality and working styles, contributing to a poor working culture.

Scientists in China say they have developed a face mask capable of detecting Covid-19 in the air.

New Zealand police are seeking the extradition of a woman in Korea over the deaths of two children, whose bodies were found in suitcases in Auckland last month.

Aucklanders are the mourning the death of the Queen today with sentiments ranging from sadness to concern for the monarchy's future.

Nurses took to the streets across the country today over what they say is pay disparity between community nurses and their counterparts in hospitals.

A massive clean-up in the top of the south is underway after major flooding, and is being described as likely the "biggest recovery ever faced" in the Marlborough region.

Restaurant Month is coming to a close in Auckland - the first real taste test since the pandemic hit.

Residents in the Far North say the heavy rain, wild weather and flooding has been the worst for a long time.

Rain and thunder rocked Auckland last night, flooding a small town up north.