It is estimated Auckland needs another $600m a year to address its transport challenges.

Goff says Auckland Council needs more support from the Govt to fix transport woes.

A small but impressive blaze was captured on video.

Network provider Vector has confirmed power is back on in Papakura and Takanini.

Frustrated motorists may soon be able to drive faster on one of NZ's most modern highways.

Auckland's motorways are slow-moving this morning.

Rage flares in test of bike, bus, train ... and crawling car.

The New Zealand Defence Force's Explosive Ordnance Disposal team removed the item.

Locals are concerned the unmanned aerial vehicle could be used to survey houses to burgle.

Police are investigating the incident at Auckland Region Women's Corrections Facility.

Colin Jack Mitchell denies he abducted a woman in central Auckland a year ago.

Emergency services called to Te Atatu where a car was on fire in driveway.

Staff at family restaurant Mad Dogs and Englishmen reeling after gunpoint robbery.

A man has been hospitalised after two vehicles collided in St Heliers early this morning.

EXCLUSIVE: More than 100 illegal workers on Auckland's building sites deported.

Mayhem and comic madness make Shakespeare's lesser known comedy shine at Pop-up Globe.

Nobel winner's book and own immigrant experience sparked move to end stereotyping.

Complaints about streeties outside the library have been dismissed by one manager.

A new plan for the America's Cup moves the Team New Zealand base to a new site.

Limited vehicle access will still be provided to Mt Victoria.

Whanganui man convicted of three Auckland burglaries.

"I think there's been a change in the public's mood for the ban."

Following a paper trail: tracing the culprits of unlawful tipping can be a messy business.

Hotel prices in Auckland are currently sitting at double the usual rate.

Man walking across Harbour Bridge looked like 'he'd forgotten his bus money'.

Terminally ill Kiwis and supporters front a new campaign for Act's euthanasia bill.

Local community group and iwi want consent for a $1b-plus highway in Auckland scrapped.

Jacinda Ardern opened the event. She is also the first Prime Minister to participate.

More than 25 cyclists turn out to support controversial Grey Lynn cycleway project.

A boy - believed to be about 3 years old - was critically hurt after being hit by car.