The Latest Breaking News from Auckland

This is what New Zealand has come to – a land of phenomenal wealth for a few, in which an alarmingly large proportion of our population is homeless, and kept warm with repurposed chip bags, writes Diane Brand

It was high-vis and head wraps for Christopher Luxon this morning as he visited South Auckland to plead National’s case

Parties mostly agree on the need for verified sustainable standards for new public buildings – but solving the residential construction conundrum is far more vexed. Matthew Scott reports.

One of NZ's most decorated rugby stars, Linda Itunu wants to make a difference in her new double life - as a policewoman and a coach of the first-ever Black Ferns XV, Suzanne McFadden writes

As many as 18 past and present Black Ferns could be on display in the women's rugby national final this weekend. Adam Julian talks to Auckland's goalkicking prop who's undaunted by the challenge.

A chaotic election debate in Auckland last night was as much a battle of personality as policy

The failure of part of one of Auckland’s main electricity links will require years of intense works to repair

The Christchurch earthquakes were traumatic but it was the delay in resolving insurance claims that made people feel they couldn't get on with their lives. Those affected by the Auckland floods and Cyclone Gabrielle must feel the same with managed retreat, writes Lianne Dalziel

Waikato goes into Saturday's Farah Palmer Cup semifinal led by a woman who’s been, gone and returned - along the way becoming one of the most respected players in the country. Adam Julian reports.

Our cars are killing us through road deaths and pollution. Decreasing the number of cars on the roads reduces greenhouse gas emissions, improves community wellbeing, and promotes physical activity, writes Noah Bunkley

Auckland Transport and KiwiRail are finalising a plan to build a 12km heavy rail line west from Southdown to Avondale, digging right through several neighbourhoods. Jonathan Milne reports.