Watch: The Sky Tower took four direct hits as the city was lashed by hundreds of strikes.

A poster of a woman holding a sex toy had a complaint against it upheld.

"Dangerous" weather is hitting as intense downpours, thunderstorms and hail move in.

Fans lined the streets of Auckland to cheer on Emirates Team NZ and the America's Cup.

Businesses are expecting a big day in Auckland with the America's Cup victory parade.

Fire investigators say house explosion was a tragic accident.

A final decision on the billion-dollar East-West link is due on November 22.

Rain is looking likely for Thursday's welcome home for the victorious Team New Zealand.

Crash leaves a lane blocked on northwestern motorway.

Teen jailed for four and a half years after crime spree.

Now's the time to dream, one city landscape architect says of Auckland's America's Cup.

The schooner Tara is on a global expedition to better understand the state of our oceans.

Two central government ministers make agreement with Auckland Mayor Phil Goff.

Man entered bank with shotgun but ran away after security screens were activated.

They may be rough sleepers but one Auckland library is welcoming them with open arms.

Aucklanders will welcome home the triumphant Team NZ at a parade next Thursday.

Phil Goff says the days of council funding the America's Cup are over

The wrecked McLaren's engine and gearbox were said to be undamaged.

A girl and her possum are looking for a new home in Auckland

Police are investigating a robbery at a Mount Wellington house where shots were fired.

Auckland's streets packed with fans mostly wearing the red of the British & Irish Lions.

Lily Pritchard-Davis, 18, says she didn't fear prison because it would gain her notoriety.

Almost 100 Kiwis have found jobs this year through an employment boosting programme.

Police want help to locate a missing man.

Colombia's Consul General to NZ broke his ankle and wrist in the Tamaki Drive crash.

A former chef accused of conspiring to cook a new form of meth failed to appear in court.

The ashes of the precious babies have still not been returned to the distraught mother.

Four little boys have tragically lost their dad after he was crushed using a forklift.

Sue Bradford says she is "terrified" by the release of a new book about her life.

It's gridlock on one of Auckland's busiest motorways this morning.