Jessica Hopkins

The Labour MP told media during his campaigning for the Tāmaki Makaurau seat that the government is playing silly games by changing the design of passports.

The government has announced it will put much less money than originally expected into the project.

More than 1000 people have signed a petition asking for a passenger rail service through to Huapai.

Malachi Subecz was five when he died at Starship Hospital in 2021.

New Zealand is sending more fire-fighters to Canada to help with out-of-control wildfires.

The Auckland Council proposal has met with opposition from prominent golf organisations and players.

A few months out from voting fewer people than usual have expressed an interest in standing.

A body was found by police on Tuesday night.

A class of 40 officers in training were welcomed at the opening of the Royal New Zealand Police College (RNZPC) campus in Auckland.

Ali Williams and Anna Mowbray have gained approval for a helped at their Westmere home.

Many protested the decision at the board meeting. Audio

Foodstuffs North Island's head of property says the pathway to re-opening is unclear.

Currently the only public transport option for those taking bikes across the harbour is to catch a ferry.

A youth advocate said the turnout at the hīkoi clearly showed the pain and trauma young people were experiencing.

It was supposed to open on Friday, but morning rainfall caused the snowpack to become unstable.

Mt Hutt was supposed to open its doors for ski season on Friday, but rainfall warmed the snowpack and caused it to become unstable.

The NZ International Convention Centre is due to open in February 2026.

Community leaders in Moerewa are calling for a long-standing culture of doing "burnouts" to end before it ends in tragedy. Audio

Communities and Residents confirmed that Desley Simpson had left the group.

McDonald's plan was met with fierce opposition from local residents.

After 145 years in business, the Auckland department store will close on 31 July.

Kick Back co-founder and manager Aaron Hendry said The Pink Hoodz would walk up and down K Road, giving out food and connecting those who need it.

Despite regular clean-ups, the material has washed ashore on Auckland's eastern coastline for years, particularly after severe storms.

Hearing into Westmere helicoper pad continues with those against, and in support, being heard. Audio

Anna Mowbray - of Zuru toys fame - and former All-Black Ali Williams' plans for a helipad have riled up the local community.