Officials won't commit to a date, but the earliest feasible opening is from mid-August onwards.
New Zealand
6:00am
The leader of a fringe religious group was found guilty of the kidnapping and manslaughter of 70-year-old Shulai Wang.
Crime and Justice
7:35pm
The public transport ticketing project has cost hundreds of millions to deliver and missed three launch targets in nine months over 2024 and 2025.
Politics
6:36pm
At the age of 69, Shulai Wang travelled on a visitor's visa from China to New Zealand to meet Kaixiao Liu. Eight months later she was dead.
6:02pm
The 14-year-olds were unable to enrol for five months despite being New Zealand citizens.
4:42pm
2:53
Three companies are under investigation for allegedly exporting prohibited assets, with a Christchurch home seized as inquiries continue.
2:31pm
The body of 70-year-old Shulai Wang was found wrapped in plastic bags by a fisherman.
11:52am
Some staff receive regular grading on eleven measures, including the number of people in their region who receive emergency housing grants.
Sunday 9:42am
14:34
For Billy Samountry and his partner Jesse, the diagnosis followed a year already marred by heartbreak.
Health
Sunday 6:00am
An Auckland family is badly shaken after the incident on the Southern Motorway.
Sat, Jun 27
A tree from a council reserve came crashing down on a Pooks Rd property in Rānui on Thursday evening, caving in the roof and leaving residents shaken but safe.
Fri, Jun 26
Police said it was "incredibly lucky that the only damage was to a vehicle and no one was hurt".
Breakfast reporter Lucy Bendell tried out the newest attraction before it opens to the public today.
Crews were called to the fire at Mr Murdoch's on Fort St on Thursday evening.
Thu, Jun 25
The group had operated the market for 29 years before a new five-year license was granted to another foundation.
Police say the girl has been found safe, after being reported missing Wednesday afternoon.
New Zealand Transport Agency Waka Kotahi said strong winds forecast to hit the city from 1pm on Friday could impact travel across the bridge.
Customs said criminal groups were enticing young Kiwis into high-risk illegal activities with the promise of overseas travel, cash and a luxury lifestyle.
The man in his 40s was described as offering services, including acupuncture and holistic therapy, from a clinic in the Glen Eden area.
A Corrections spokesperson said the unwelcome passenger was not a prisoner.
Wed, Jun 24
In the three years since the Firearms Registry was launched, nearly two-thirds of NZ's 219,955 gun licence holders have registered their guns.
He is one of two Auckland-based officers set to appear in Manukau District Court on Wednesday.
The 'vulnerable' migrant employees, who sometimes worked between 60 and 90 hours a week, were underpaid and forced to take out personal loans.
Business
The outage – in parts of Westmere and Grey Lynn and including the zoo, schools, restaurants and supermarkets – was first reported at 4.36am.
Caleb Moefa'auo, 26, was pepper sprayed in April 2022 after a stand-off with guards over a bathroom towel while in custody at Mt Eden Corrections Facility.
