Auckland has less than two years to get bases built for the America's Cup.

Heather Bills died in hospital weeks after she was seriously injured in a house explosion.

A car remains inside a bottle store after an overnight ram raid.

An well-known artist on sex charges says he didn't know exactly how old his students were.

Elderly woman not left for weeks as previously thought.

Auckland's first much-anticipated Hug a Pug event is on today.

Medicinal cannabis protesters gather to press for legalisation.

A young family are suing the nation's biggest real estate company for more than $280,000.

A victim of Rene Naufahu has spoken out after the actor changed his plea yesterday.

A driver is threatened before his car is stolen and two shops are targeted by robbers.

Auckland Council's debt rose 6.5 per cent to $7.97 billion.

Elderly man ruled insane after fatally injuring housekeeper then himself.

Elderly man ruled insane after fatally injuring housekeeper then himself

Punches were thrown and foul language used in the 30-strong brawl outside a Ponsonby bar.

NZTA said motorists should expect delays after a crash that is now cleared.

Man had objectionable material on work computer, including altered images of The Simpsons.

One suburban supermarket has just come up with the best excuse ever to do the groceries.

A well-known artist is accused of raping and indecently assaulting four teenage girls.

A person in the Britomart Tunnel stopped all trains during the busy morning rush hour.

An Auckland artist is on trial for the rape and indecent assault of four teen girls.

Auckland residents in the dark after cars crash into power poles.

Auckland Town Hall is packed to hear Jacinda Ardern launch Labour's campaign.

A patched gang member wanted over a meth operation is still on the run from police.

Heke has been the subject of a nationwide manhunt after he shot at police in Morrinsville.

Police are investigating the death of a 25-year-old man in Mt Roskill, Auckland.

Malid Rashidi feels welcomed and appreciated by the people of New Zealand.

Mother threw herself across baby as lightning hit her home.

Hato Petera has had several problems in the past and no longer offers boarding facilities.

Heavily tattooed Mark Cropp is cashing in on his new-found fame.

We call them our best friends, and fur babies, but do our pets really want to be with us?