New Zealand
Wynyard Quarter bridge reopens after second technical issue in two days
Eke Panuku officials say staff closed the bridge to investigate a sensor issue.
Latest from Viaduct Harbour
Stories and analysis from The Northern Express Herald.
Major search and rescue training exercise completed in Auckland Harbour this morning
Emergency services have completed a multi-agency exercise led by the Police, simulating a marine search and rescue in the Auckland Harbour this morning. Video / NZ Herald
'Improper' Covid cash claim: Ministry takes hotel building contractor to court
Issue over nearly $250,000 in pandemic-era wage subsidies.
New open-air, waterfront swimming pool for Auckland this summer
The new pool will have four swimming lanes and a jumping platform.
Police beef up numbers for big weekend of sport
Officers will be out in force as Auckland welcomes English sporting fans.
Eke Panuku agrees to temporary Wynyard Quarter footbridge: Victory for businesses
Th announcement was a reversal of a previous position to reject a temporary bridge.
Eke Panuku challenged over broken Wynyard Quarter footbridge
'Must maintain a direct public access way' - clause in ground lease highlighted.
Wynyard Quarter’s broken footbridge: Eke Panuku looks at temporary water-level pontoon
21 businesses are awaiting Eke Panuku's response, due at the end of the week.
Auckland's broken waterfront bridge: New plan floated - is this a lifeline for businesses?
More than 20 major organisations and businesses have urged Eke Panuku to support the plan.
Gangbuster: Police Minister’s message to gangs - reform or be reformed
Police Minister Mark Mitchell's message is simple. There's a new sheriff in town.
Ferry trial to replace troubled bridge on Auckland waterfront
A free ferry service has been trialed trialled between the Viaduct Basin and the Wynyard Quarter on Auckland’s waterfront.
‘Reputational issue for Auckland’: Deputy Mayor fires up over broken bridge
Water taxis are being considered as a trial as Wynyard bridge repairs take months.
Wild Viaduct party: Four arrested as police called in with riot shields, pepper spray
Witnesses say revellers charged straight at police.
The best free things to do in Auckland
A long weekend in Auckland doesn't have to break the bank.
Hamilton's new luxury hotel 'great' news for Waikato
Tourism and business leaders are excited about the $120 million development in the CBD.
Businessman charged with assaulting police outs himself - it’s Leo Molloy
He earlier pleaded not guilty to assaulting a police officer.
Plans for 20,000-seat temporary stadium in Viaduct
A temporary venue would allow city leaders time to develop another permanent site.
Restaurant operator Savor lifts lid on cutbacks, weather challenges
The Auckland restaurant group says progress has been made despite big challenges.
Property Insider: Billionaire's Auckland waterfront stadium aspirations
And a new bar at a venue outside Arrowtown pays tribute to the late Adrian Burr.
Herne Bay Richlister's boatshed, tree works, pool plans prompt High Court action
Waterfront tree tussle has competing property owners in court.
Taxi driver who got passenger drunk before assaulting her denied appeal
Offender sung sexually explicit songs while encouraging woman to drink wine he bought.
Simon Wilson on the political contest of style, substance and saving lives
OPINION: From Viaduct lunches to saving lives, this election has it all.
'Manslaughter by fright' appealed - could drowning have been foreseen?
James Jenkins died after, out of fear of his pursuer, he jumped into the harbour.
Leo Molloy installs 240-volt electric fence at bar as vandals cause $60k damage
Auckland bar owner Leo Molloy spends thousands to hot-wire his bar roof.
Man jailed for confronting bar patron who drowned after jumping into harbour
James Jenkins died three years ago while trying to flee.
Luxury Auckland hotel shooting: Head Hunters trio sentenced to prison
The hotel shooting left an employee and a guest scrambling for safety.
'Only in mafia movies,' Crown says of Viaduct manslaughter trial where man drowned after being 'hunted'
James Jenkins, 24, drowned near Auckland's Viaduct in October 2019.
Manslaughter trial: 'Relentless pursuit' blamed for man's drowning in Auckland harbour
James Jenkins, 24, disappeared beneath the water near Auckland's Viaduct in October 2019.
Woman snapped in Leo Molloy’s HQ bar’s see-through toilet window speaks out
Woman spots herself in viral TikTok video showing women using toilet at pub.
P for privacy: Leo Molloy caught short by loos with a view
Clear glass in Molloy's new HQ bar give those on street a view as well.