An Auckland man has lost nearly $50,000 after being lured into an online romance scam with the promise of financial gains and “a better life”.

Armed police arrest a man following a high-speed pursuit across Auckland, which ended on Turangi Road in Grey Lynn. Photo / Hayden Woodward Armed police arrested a man this morning following a pursuit across central Auckland.

Follow live as Auckland FC look to break Adelaide United's three-game win streak and regain top spot on the A-League ladder.

Although Auckland is New Zealand’s most populated city, it doesn’t always receive the recognition it deserves. Here are five reasons why Auckland deserves serious props.

An Auckland eruption would likely send slow-moving rivers of lava flowing through the city – so scientists have been looking for lessons from a recent disa

A scene guard is in place and police investigation under way after three boats in a marina car park were destroyed by fire overnight. A cordon has been erected and a police officer is taking details of anyone in the area and asking questions about their movements last night.

Turkish Airlines has announced an intention to start direct flights from its Istanbul base to Auckland and Minneapolis later in 2025.

While the chances of a major eruption here are low, lava could flow for hundreds of metres to several kilometres in Auckland.

A gas main has burst on Birkenhead Avenue on Auckland's North Shore on Wednesday afternoon. Emergency services were called to the gas leak at 3.15pm. A Fire and Emergency spokesperson said crews assisted police to evacuate the surrounding properties.

A new venue and new technology will add an element of uncertainty to the second round of the SailGP which will be raced on Auckland’s Waitemata Harbour.

Homeowners in New Zealand's largest city must wait at least another four months for updated capital valuations (CVs) from Auckland Council because of amendments required at the highest level.

This case emerged from a retail position at an Auckland garden centre. The worker began employment on October 12, 2023, initially working 25 to 32 hours weekly at $25 per hour on what was described as a three-week trial.