In 2013 the man also held up a bank during a five hour armed siege.

Exclusive: Patron says the Auckland Art Galleries operating budget is a 'disgrace'.

Two police officers are on trial for allegedly kidnapping a teen to end a love affair.

The Crown argues Zarn Tarapata, who says he spoke to God, stabbed two men in cold blood.

Driver has to call friend for money, telling owner 'I'm only making $5 for this delivery'

Two police officers, one an inspector, went on trial today accused of kidnapping teenager.

Eddie Tavinor died when part of a driveshaft hurtled through the windscreen of his ute.

The car's owner claims shoddy work and joyriding; the mechanic says he hasn't been paid.

Police arrested 29 people out of thousands gathered for celebrations.

Ports of Auckland believes automating its container terminal will double its capacity;

The Bible and authority of God's word has become the subject of courtroom debate.

Auckland Mayor Phil Goff talked transport, housing and the port with the Prime Minister.

Killer received direct messages from God to stab two men at their work, court told.

A long, wet winter has led to complaints about Auckland parks not being mowed.

Latest data raises question of whether Auckland had reached its peak construction capacity

A woman was robbed while sitting in her car with her two babies in the back seat.

Students are being asked to invent something that uses smart energy technology.

New Transport Minister Phil Twyford says the Government will fund the $30m SkyPath.

The Very Vintage Day Out - a celebration of a bygone era - is on in Auckland this weekend.

New book published to mark 200 years since Campbell's birth

Retailers are being seriously impacted by ongoing construction in Auckland CBD.

The Government says a beneficiary with bank loans was not entitled to welfare payments.

The government's coalition and support deals promise much for Auckland, says Simon Wilson.

Auckland's Holy Trinity Cathedral to be consecrated on October 28, decades after build.

Trains running again after fire gutted Penrose factory next to tracks.

Zarn Tarapata is accused of murdering Paul Matthews and Paul Fanning at an Auckland shop.

David Tamihere says the Crown's case against him "just keeps falling apart".

Shoppers secretly recorded in mall changing rooms.

This year's wet weather continues to hike the price of fresh produce

The holiday road toll has risen after five people died on New Zealand roads.