Pasifika Editor, NZ Herald
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America's Cup: So which option will be the one?
The Halsey St Wharf extension has been ruled out as an option for the America's Cup base.
Somewhere over the rainbow ... cyclists ride
The Rainbow Path has been opened on the north-western cycle route in Auckland.
Same movie, same chain, but $10 difference
Movie ticket prices continue to vary around Auckland
'Everything was floating - even the fridge'
Flooding reached worrying heights in Gurvinder Singh's small apartment.
Search for Auckland woman enters fifth day
Search and rescue teams looking for a woman not seen since last week have shifted their efforts to a forest near a beach on Auckland's west coast.
City Rail Link a step closer to the end
Work on Auckland's City Rail Link project is a step closer to completion as a tunnel-boring machine is due to finish its first leg this week.
Needy families queue at Mission
Needy families wanting to give their kids a decent Christmas are queueing up for help from the Auckland City Mission.
Pasifika Festival returning to Western Springs
Auckland's Pasifika Festival is returning to Western Springs next year, after this year's event was moved to South Auckland for the first time.
Parking worm for early birds
A decision by Auckland Council to raise the price of inner-city carparks will further crowd already stretched public transport, say experts.
Ratepayers lament state house
Plans to install a state house as a piece of art on Auckland's waterfront have been called a waste of money, offensive and plain stupid.
Pukekohe set for V8s roar
Revving engines will be the only thing heard south of Auckland this weekend, as one of motorsport's most anticipated events comes to town.
Fire destroys North Shore flats
Residents in a block of four North Shore flats rushed to wake each other up after a fire ripped through their building last night.
Food festival kicked out
An Auckland food festival will have to look for a new venue after a decision to limit the number of days an event can close off an inner-city park.
Fire leaves residents homeless
A fire that gutted a woman's home on Auckland's North Shore also left her neighbour homeless after the blaze spread upstairs in the building.
Auckland city chocka for big weekend
Finding a bed in Auckland becomes near impossible as three big events draw thousands.
Primary school fights motorway plans
A South Auckland primary school is fighting to keep its doors open following proposed plans to build a new motorway link that would run right through it
City of Sails - popular but costly
Auckland tops a survey of 44 countries - but not in a good way. It costs $228 to buy items you'd pay $62 for in Bali.
Bird's eye view of the tennis
A rooftop apartment complete with spa, swimming pool and sauna will provide the best seats in the house for two lucky punters heading to the tennis early next year.
Swim scheme makes waves
Thousands of Auckland children are becoming more confident in the water, thanks to a city-wide project teaching them how to swim.
Indian festival lights up city
Downtown Auckland was filled with the sights, sounds and tastes of India at the weekend at the annual Diwali Festival.
Touch of India lights up city
India's most celebrated event - Diwali - will light up Auckland this weekend as dozens of events and international acts help celebrate this year's Festival of Lights.
Mowing escape short-lived
Denise Pearson stands proudly outside her home at the Stonefields housing complex in Mt Wellington.
Close call for driver in storm
When branches came through her open driver's window Emma Gates slammed on her brakes, stopped in the middle of the road and crouched under her steering wheel.
Henderson loses Santa parade
Christmas won't be the same in Henderson this year as its annual Santa parade moves - to Massey.