Principal Pauline Cornwell said it's clear the economic situation is having a major impact on the community.

School camp cancelled after families were unable to afford it

Despite attempts to keep the price down, only 160 out of 750 students confirmed they could go, a situation the principal called "devastating".

6:35pm

Two in custody over Facebook Marketplace robbery in Auckland

Two in custody over Facebook Marketplace robbery in Auckland

Police said the incident occurred at about 2.45pm in Howick where a firearm was brandished during Marketplace.

4:57pm

Bundee Aki caught up with some of his former teachers when he visited Manurewa High School.

NZ-born Irish rugby star pops into old school for 'surprise' visit

Born in South Auckland and raised in Manurewa, Bundee Aki caught up with some of his old teachers in a reunion that was "good for the soul".

3:01pm

Wolvedi Ding.

Concerns for 20-year-old missing from Auckland since last week

Wolvedi Ding was last seen walking along Birdwood Rd in Swanson, at around 8.20am on Friday, July 17.

12:20pm

Luxon and Modi have announced a new Strategic Partnership and agreed to a roadmap aimed at doubling two-way trade by 2030.

Inside the 'eye-opening' security behind Modi's NZ visit

Behind his appearance were months of planning, rehearsals and security preparations that involved hundreds of organisers and volunteers.

11:26am

1:30

The Grand hotel.

SkyCity reaches conditional deal to sell hotel to overseas buyer

The financial terms of the deal remained confidential at this stage.

9:50am

1:30

A standard bus in Auckland next to apartments under construction in Northcote (file image).

More intensification option wins out in Auckland housing vote

The vote, at a planning committee meeting yesterday, locks in the council's position for the next year on the Government's directive to zone for more homes.

7:22am

1:30

Ahamed Samsudeen leaving New Lynn station

Coroner told about LynnMall terrorist's time in prison's extreme risk unit

Ahamed Samsudeen spent time in the unit at Paremoremo maximum security prison, kept away from other inmates.

Tuesday 5:37pm

Auckland City Police are asking for the public’s help identifying the person pictured.

Person sought following fatal house fire in Auckland's Onehunga

Emergency services were called to a house fire on Trafalgar Street at around 7.20am on May 22.

Tuesday 12:09pm

Traffic builds on Auckland's Southern Motorway following a three vehicle crash.

Traffic now flowing after 3 vehicles crash on Auckland's Southern motorway

One person was injured in the crash, which closed a lane on the busy stretch of highway at Drury.

Tuesday 11:12am

Toben Hunt.

Lime scooter was taken from fatal crash scene before police could inspect it

A coroner has discussed "gaps in evidence" over how the scooter was handled following the crash.

Tuesday 6:00am

Auckland's largest ever wastewater infrastructure project, the Central Interceptor, is now fully operational.

Auckland's $1.66b Central Interceptor tunnel now fully operational

The $1.66 billion tunnel runs 16.2km from Herne Bay to Māngere and is expected dramatically cut overflows into the city's waterways for decades.

Mon, Jul 20

Ahamed Samsudeen leaving New Lynn station

Authorities had 'concerns' with LynnMall terrorist 5 years before attack

Ahamed Samsudeen stabbed six people in a West Auckland supermarket in 2021, before being shot dead by police.

Mon, Jul 20

Police said the crash, involving three vehicles, was reported to officers just before 7am, near the Upper Harbour Highway on-ramp.

Traffic eases after two morning crashes on Auckland's road network

NZTA says traffic has eased following two separate crashes on Auckland's roading network during peak commuter travel time.

Mon, Jul 20

Birds NZ volunteers at Muriwai beach

'Don't panic': The volunteers helping New Zealand prepare for bird flu

As bird flu reaches New Zealand, a dedicated team of volunteers is quietly walking kilometres of coastline searching for sick and dead birds.

Mon, Jul 20

More trains and buses are running tonight to cope with the extra demand.

'Net benefit': Auckland prepares for three sports events in one night

More trains and buses are running tonight to cope with the extra demand.

Sat, Jul 18

Emergency services were called to Fred Ambler Lookout at around 4.10am. Source: Lundan Coetzee

Auckland's Waitematā station reopened after nearby fire cancels trains

A message on Auckland Transport's website said Waitematā station – Auckland's central train station – was closed "until further notice".

Sat, Jul 18

A train at Karanga-a-Hape station.

Explainer

Going underground to find the City Rail Link's winners and losers

Want to know who gains the most from one of Auckland's biggest-ever transport projects? The answers are in the train timetables.

Sat, Jul 18

Ireland and the All Blacks at Soldier Field, Chicago in 2025.

All Blacks v Ireland: What you need to know

The All Blacks' Eden Park fortress is on the line as Ireland arrive in Auckland for the first time since their historic 2022 series win.

Sat, Jul 18

Northcross Takeaways.

Man attacked outside takeaway after asking pair to respect queue

Police say the pair returned with weapons after initially leaving the scene and have since been charged.

Fri, Jul 17

The Rodney Local Board at a meet on Wednesday.

Auckland homeowners who built illegal seawalls granted approval

The Rodney Local Board voted to give landowner approval for the structures at Pt Wells, near Matakana, despite board members criticising the owners for building first and seeking consent later.

Fri, Jul 17

Nikora Geros-Nikora, 19, was wanted for arrest as part of a police investigation into the incident at the Brass Boxer Sports Bar on July 5.

Man wanted for arrest after violent incident at Auckland bar

Nikora Geros-Nikora was wanted for arrest after what police described as "unnecessary violence" was used at the Brass Boxer Sports Bar on July 5.

Fri, Jul 17

99 Albert Street is located across from major train stations and SkyCity facilities.

SkyCity sells office tower, three other properties for $74.5 million

Mainland Capital and Russell Property Group have confirmed the purchases of 99 Albert Street and 62-68 Victoria Street West today in a joint statement which described the locations as being vital for urban activity.

Fri, Jul 17

Wayne Brown

Auckland mayor considers extra security after man 'took a swing'

Wayne Brown rejected any suggestion he initiated the fracas, with a spokesperson noting an uptick in people behaving "aggressively and in a threatening way towards him".

Fri, Jul 17

Two Auckland buses (file image).

Fine weather and students help lift Auckland buses to record usage

The public transport network faces one of its biggest tests of the year this Saturday, with more than 85,000 fans expected across three major events on the same evening.

Fri, Jul 17