But for some, years of delays and disruptions has left them counting the cost.
Business
8:01pm
2:22
Drug watchdog High Alert said the sudden spike in harm was "of serious concern".
Health
5:00pm
Two people accused of stealing an e-bike and threatening teenagers at knifepoint on Auckland’s North Shore have been charged.
Crime and Justice
Tuesday 6:00pm
The identification of two new cases in Auckland and one in Wellington brought the nationwide total to 35.
Tuesday 5:30pm
"We encourage all Aucklanders to be on the lookout for these hornets in and around their homes and also on their walks through our reserves and native bush," said North Shore councillor Richard Hills.
Environment
Tuesday 5:10pm
Two women aged 36 and 59 were charged with shoplifting over their theft of groceries which included luxury cat food, meats and cheeses.
Tuesday 2:36pm
Police thanked members of public who provided information that helped them find the teen.
Tuesday 1:35pm
Waitematā East’s tactical crime unit began investigating the initial burglary on the North Shore in the early hours of December 1.
Mon, Dec 22
The decision comes after guiding Dame Lisa Carrington and the national team to an incredible eight Olympic gold medals and nearly 20 world championship titles, across the K1, K2 and K4 disciplines.
Sport
2:30
Customs is ramping up border security with new tech, expanded eGate access, and a major crackdown on corrupt baggage handlers.
Nearly 300 joined the silent march down Auckland's Queen St as Jewish community leaders warn of rising global hostility.
New Zealand
Sun, Dec 21
"It took a few moments for the impersonator to realise the vehicle they were signalling to pull over was police, and they quickly tried to evade the area to avoid being caught."
One person has been seriously injured after smashing their car into a building on the corner of Nicholls Lane and Stanley Street shortly after 9am.
Auckland City Mission shared how much it costs to feed hundreds families, and spread a bit of Christmas cheer over the holiday season.
Life
"It takes a lot of patience, and an eye for detail," one teen says.
Sat, Dec 20
Police were called to an "altercation involving a group of people" on Ponsonby Rd shortly after 3am.
The service, providing much improved public transport into the city, is due to finally open in 2026.
Police said the incident took place in Henderson Valley yesterday afternoon.
Thu, Dec 18
The 36-year-old Southern white rhino relocated to Auckland from Hamilton Zoo in 2007.
Wed, Dec 17
Charles Stuart Robinson was found to have paid more than $122,000 to his bank account for private school fees and shopping at Louis Vuitton.
Two supermarket outlets in Auckland have been slammed by the Privacy Commissioner after security guards from a third-party company shared images of customers, accompanied by allegations of criminal activity.
"The material he carried was deeply disturbing and included some of the most extreme child sexual abuse content known to law enforcement worldwide."
The trust pulled an attempt to take over the school last month.
Several guide dogs and their handlers have been attacked by roaming or out control dogs in the past four weeks.
Tue, Dec 16
Trial was to run from February 23 to August 30, costing up to $1.7 million, and would have affected about 12,150 households.
