Stories by Finn Blackwell

Auckland mayor Wayne Brown is promising "better" communication than Friday ahead of tonight's forecast bad weather.

Shoppers are feeling the pinch of rising grocery prices, meaning compromises at the dinner table.

Auckland's rail network is "neglected", says the Transport Minister, who was given a guided tour of the south Auckland sites today.

On the streets of the prime minister's electorate, people said the announcement had come like a bolt from the blue.

It's been one of the biggest rescue efforts this summer, and one witness says the outcome could have been much worse.

Bank customers beware is a frequent message this summer as New Zealanders are being warned to watch out for financial scams.

A digital business manager raising money for the New Zealand Mental Health Foundation says it is a cause that needs to be supported.

Last year's record rain was "binge rainfall" - where a lot of rain falls in a short period of time, a Niwa weather forecaster says.

The search continues for the son of two prominent New Zealand doctors reported missing while working in Ukraine.

Auckland Council's Transport Committee chair says his priority this year will be ensuring commuters get clear communications if city services are delayed or cancelled.

Only half of women with gestational diabetes were tested for type 2 diabetes within six months of giving birth an Otago University study has revealed.

The Veterinary Council is urging pet owners to look after their pets over the holiday season, and to be prepared in case of emergencies.

While many New Zealanders will be settling in for a weekend of fun and family this Christmas, there are those whose work keeps them far, far away.

Kiwi families are being urged to consider the risk of foodborne illnesses this Christmas - but also not to waste their time on things that don't work.

Emotions erupted at a West Auckland court room today as the family of a woman, who was found dead, screamed at the man accused of her murder.

Mayor Wayne Brown is defending his comments that caused trading in Auckland Airport shares to be halted for an hour today. Audio

Staff from Auckland Council, City Rail Link, Auckland Transport and KiwiRail met today to provide updates on a number of transport projects across the super city, amid what the Mayor is calling a…

The Auckland Museum has announced its newest resident for the coming year, a partner for an existing star attraction.

Mayor Wayne Brown is stamping his authority on Auckland Council, axing some committees and limiting the numbers on others.

Like a bridge over troubled waters, the debate for a second harbour crossing in Auckland rolls on.

More than 2000 jobs were up for grabs at the Ministry of Social Development's Auckland job fair today.

"The clock is ticking" - that was Auckland Mayor's message to the council as they met today to discuss solutions to a $270 million deficit in the proposed 2023-2024 Annual Budget.

Concerns are being raised over the safety of fireworks ahead of Guy Fawkes this weekend.

The Employment Relations Authority has concluded its hearing on evidence of alleged worker exploitation by New Zealand food bag company Woop.

The company told the Employment Relations Authority today it had adhered to French law and internship agreements from the interns' schools.