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Power players of property: The men behind billions in homes and offices
These 12 CEOs control billions of dollars of New Zealand land and buildings.
Man refused alcohol on flight from Auckland accused of touching passengers, endangering safety
The 58-year-old allegedly brought his own alcohol onboard to drink.
Auckland Airport digs in: Quarry near Ihumātao bought, housing ruled out for six pieces of land
Job creation, national benefit cited in deal for airport to buy land near Ihumātao.
NZ's busiest builders: Top 10 ranked by biggest jobs started in 2025
Who owns the companies and where the projects are located.
Letters: Can cutting our emissions really change the climate?
OPINION: Continuation of the current trend may not be as dramatic as many claim.
Hydraulic issue forces Air NZ Auckland-Gisborne flight to turn back
Emergency services were on standby, but the aircraft landed safely.
Flights into Auckland back to normal after earlier disruption
An issue was found with an Air NZ flight from Auckland to Hong Kong before take-off.
How a 252kg meth plot used social media to lure teens into airport drug runs
Customs allege 252kg of meth was brought through Auckland Airport from Malaysia.
Delays at Auckland Airport as Jetstar halts check-ins over tech problem
Auckland Airport says no other domestic flights are affected by the issue.
630 Auckland properties eyed for full or partial acquisition on new busway route
Land will be acquired through the Public Works Act and owners will be compensated.
Passenger in a restricted area who evaded screening sparks airport security breach
Those waiting for flights were re-screened after a person accessed a restricted area.
Police probe woman's death on Qantas flight from US bound for Auckland
Qantas said crew and doctors onboard tried to save the passenger.
North Island wakes to rain, gales and swells as cyclone nears
Cyclone Vaianu is set to make landfall today. Video / Metservice / NZ Herald
‘What if I can’t go back?’: Middle East conflict rattles Kiwi travellers
Travel agents say bookings have plunged as fears over war grow.
Customs fighting 'such a big enemy': Exponential rise in drugs intercepted at the border
More than 12 tonnes of cocaine were intercepted in the Pacific in early 2026.
Plumbers warn of cost squeeze after pipe prices to rise 25%
Plumbers have tried to buy pipes in bulk to stockpile and delay having to pay more.
Auckland Airport cleared after international terminal alarm forces evacuation
Gate lounges five to 10 were cleared just after 10am, before reopening.
Passengers on disrupted Pacific-bound flights may be up for refund
Air NZ has apologised to affected passengers and said safety was a priority.
April exodus: Akl Airport braces for bumper month as trains shut down and Wellington booms
The capital is shaping up as the country's hotspot with over 100,000 visiting for events.
Pacific-bound flights turned around over aircraft problems
At least three recent flights to Rarotonga, Samoa and Fiji were turned back to Auckland.
Simon Laird: Council still has no clue what to do with Western Springs
OPINION: Western Springs has 20,000 seated for speedway and nearly 50,000 for concerts.
'Priority is safety': Fog and safety upgrade combine to disrupt Auckland Airport flights
Extra safety measures for airfield lighting works added constraints.
Auckland Airport fog restrictions lifted
Morning fog caused widespread travel disruption for both arriving and departing flights.
Project Auckland – Simeon Brown on next steps for Auckland growth
Minister for Auckland Simeon Brown is fronting the annual Project Auckland luncheon at the Northern Club today on how to turn the city’s recent momentum into meaningful growth.
City stakeholders discuss next steps for growth at Project Auckland luncheon
Simeon Brown, Desley Simpson, Roger Gray and Carrie Hurihanganui spoke.
'Much more than transport': How CRL will reshape the way Auckland moves
CRL will run up to 16 trains an hour, moving 19,000 peak passengers into town.
Carrie Hurihanganui: Why 2026 could be the turning point for Auckland’s future
Auckland Airport supports $35b in tourism, $26b in trade and 25,000 jobs.
Air NZ flights to Pacific destination cancelled due to 'volatile' fuel costs
'We know how important air services are for the Pacific,' the airline said.
Auckland Airport check-in overhaul
The new temporary Zone T check-in zone opens this Thursday, and traditional check-in counter desks are making way for self-service kiosks and bag drops. Video / Auckland Airport