The Latest Breaking News from Auckland

Major surgery hasn't slowed down sailing trailblazer Penny Whiting - still racing yachts at 75. Now NZ's most noted yacht club has honoured her for always going that extra mile, Suzanne McFadden writes. 

How will each party approach New Zealand’s chronic infrastructure underinvestment?

Over back-to-back days in Auckland with the two Chrises, political editor Jo Moir observed increased security and vetting, and safe party-faithful crowds.

Winston Peters plays to his strengths in the Act Party heartland of Remuera, less than 24 hours after calling its local MP his “imitator” 

Gateway cities around the world are so important to national prosperity that they need to be actively supported and with customised arrangements. Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown is right when he says a new relationship between government and the council is required, argues Mark Thomas

Helicopter came down in Pirongia forest park, south of Auckland, on way to rescue of injured hiker, but paramedic onboard wasn’t deterred

Community groups across Auckland are petitioning potential politicians to support local planning. 

KiwiRail's $22 billion plan can't stand in isolation from other 'mega-projects' like moving the port, the second harbour crossing and Auckland Light Rail. Jonathan Milne reports.

The NRL will not consider shifting the grand final to an earlier timeslot if the Auckland-based Warriors beat Brisbane to qualify for the showpiece match.

A 16-year-old has been arrested and charged with murder following a daylight stabbing at an Auckland bus stop, stunning onlookers.

In a manifesto sent to all major political parties, Wayne Brown said the ‘engine room of New Zealand’ should plan itself