What’s on in Auckland this weekend: Matariki, Shakespeare, truffles and more
Te Rama Ika is a free immersive light and sound installation by Angus Muir and Graham Tipene. It’s…
SkyCity Matariki night markets welcome Māori New Year
They huddled together on the floor with their bags of shellfish and nestled in behind the large Auckland…
Inside a decades-long police investigation: Why the 1987 Red Fox Tavern murder remains unresolved
A Supreme Court ruling this week meant James Henry Wilson could finally be unmasked as one of the…
Tributes flow for Pahīatua supermarket worker killed in crash
McAulay said counsellors were available in store this week to support staff after her death. The supermarket also…
Plan Change 120 targets the wrong suburbs to create affordable housing – Helen Clark
But late last year Auckland Council changed everything with Plan Change 120, a proposed change to the Unitary…
Qantas reveals Project Sunrise cabins, with beds and recliners in private suites
The new suites underwent months of testing to map peak pressure points, Qantas said. It said that led…
Arohanui Special School head blasts Education Ministry over pupil death, lost van driver
She said when the driver called the school to notify them he was not sure where he was,…
Teenage pupil forgotten, left sitting in locked school van at East Auckland house for two hours
“I trusted this driver. He was a nice guy and I trusted he would get my daughter there…
Westpac announces second lot of mortgage rate hikes in May ahead of key Reserve Bank decision
The bank also increased its three-year fixed terms by 6bps to 5.35% (special) and 5.95% (standard). The Reserve…
Wealthy Auckland CBD landlords ‘mobilise’ against Heart of the City board after chief executive Viv Beck’s suspension
Another HOTC member pushing for the special general meeting is Greg Moyle – the Waitematā local board member…
Australian soldier killed in mid-air parachute training collision at Jervis Bay
“Both paratroopers were highly skilled. Between the two of them, they had several thousand jumps to their credit.”…
What Should You Buy Mum For Mother’s Day? 28 Thoughtful Gift Ideas (That Aren’t Flowers)
From thoughtful mementoes and cosy loungewear to luxury beauty buys and gardening essentials, Viva’s Mother’s Day gift guide…