Eleanor Jane Wright, 38, is believed to have been staying at a backpackers a week ago.

The northbound section will close for three nights this week for scheduled maintenance.

Claire McLintock hopes a new breast cancer drug will give her more quality years.

Detector dogs were brought in last week after it was suspected someone had drugs on site

The Labour leader joked that she was "tempting fate" as she held the child.

A man has died in a crash at Penrose.

Eli Orzessek checks into a centrally-located hotel with waterfront views.

Agent accused of using developer "as front" to buy properties.

A person was sleeping inside when fire broke out in an Auckland industrial building.

Former bankrupt lawyer ruled fit and proper person with the skills to practise on his own.

Victim was taking her pet puppy for a walk when two dogs came barrelling towards her.

Ponsonby supermarket evacuated after burglar alarm fills the shop with smoke.

OPINION: Tired pupils and crowded schools are a matter of parental choice.

Jacinda Ardern ended her first week as Labour Party leader with Elvis and Rocky Balboa.

Three men have been charged with running a drug and money laundering operation.

An Auckland company say they found a solution to the traffic gridlock plaguing the city.

Traffic jams are holding back Auckland growth says a new study from the NZIER

Kiwis can help light up the Sky Tower to mark special anniversary.

Investigators are piecing together what led to an horrific crash that claimed 2 lives.

People in Jacinda Ardern's electorate react to the MP becoming Labour leader

PM Bill English says Jacinda Ardern could take his job in two months.

A woman has moderate injuries after being hit by a vehicle on Fanshawe St this afternoon.

Owner says a new villa will be erected next to the relocated mansion

COMMENT: The local board wants to turn half of the golf course into a general park.

A top agent warns of a dirty fight for commission money as market cools.

Auckland's America's Cup victory parade will cost taxpayers and ratepayers about $400k.

Lengthy delays for traffic in CBD tonight for people trying to access city motorways.

Five-star luxury and sustainability can be a winning mix, writes Sarah Daniell.

An overcrowded Auckland school plans to start some classes at 7.45am next year.

PM Bill English was tackled tonight on the problem of homelessness in central Auckland.