Auckland news

Candlelight vigil: Tributes for 'beautiful couple' who lived in Akl
The pair had recently been travelling to India in the hopes of starting a family.

'Distressing': Neighbours rattled by attack on sweet older couple in Auckland
Photos show broken furniture strewn about and blood smeared on the walls.
Voices from the Pacific

Tonga princess calls for legal rights for whales
A global campaign is asking governments to give whales legal personhood.

Sol3 Mio opera star on his glamorous marriage - and 74kg weight loss
From South Auckland to the world. Pene Pati is booked 3 years in advance for opera shows

Pacific excellence to be celebrated at Rotorua arts fono
The event marks the final day of Samoa Language Week.
Auckland Property news

Chris Knox: Why it's time to dump Auckland Council's property valuations
OPINION: Council valuations are a year old on release and don't reflect property values.

Fletcher begins marathon court case against subbies over SkyCity convention centre fire
Fletcher alleges the fire was caused by the subcontractors, who are in turn defending.

Property Insider: $120m Wiri sale; Ryman's sinking village buildings; opposition to Bay of Islands marina
OPINION: What will a big Australian investor do with its new $120m Wiri property?
Auckland Sport news
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'Pretty cold': Wet weather grips Hawke's Bay before sunny break
Showers and cold temperatures are expected in Hawke's Bay from Friday evening.

Indian aviation’s close connection with NZ and student pilots
Hundreds of student pilots will need support after the crash, aviation leader says.

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Man's 'devil' visions, LSD use led to scientist's fatal stabbing
The accused, deemed unfit for trial, left a bloody knife engraved with his nickname.

Staff sickness forces early closure of Auckland school amid rising winter ills
Top GP warns the surge of winter illnesses is just getting under way.

Trio of youths face court over alleged axe, hammer robbery at Michael Hill Jewellers
Police stopped the alleged suspects' vehicle with the help of the Eagle helicopter.