Marni Panas is a half a marathon runner and a transgender activist from Canada, about to compete in the World Masters Games held in Auckland.

Everything you need to know on the big sports event about to kick off in Auckland.

COMMENT: There is a chance to revisit a sensible suggestion of an Arrival Museum.

Thousands of athletes have started descending on Auckland for the World Masters Games.

An SUV created a bit of a stir when it went off-road in Auckland's CBD today.

Paramedics carried out CPR on the patient before loading him into an ambulance.

An Auckland councillor has complained to the Human Rights Commission over a shop's sign.

Were cyclone warnings in Auckland scaremongering? Or is it better to be prepared?

Four nations are most exposed to a housing correction and we're one of them.

Rare New Zealand works fetch far more than expected at Auckland auction.

Politicians said they were concerned to hear of unfair practices and were investigating

COMMENT: The Auckland Council's costs need to be cut before mayor asks for more revenue.

One staffer said he was sick of bearing angry drivers' ire but others supported clamping

George Charlie Baker allegedly threatened to shank prison guards.

Herald readers have flooded our inbox with stories of clamping woes.

Drivers and parking enforcers are at odds over super speedy wheel clamping in Mt Eden.

Angry locals want to stop planned development on their Mt Eden street.

Three people are in hospital with minor injuries after the man hit their car

In case you missed it: Investigation finds city's infrastructure reaching breaking point.

An unprecedented number of cranes are littering our sky, and it might not be a good sign.

Jim Maddock was confronted with a slip blocking a road. So he got out and helped dig.

New data from Trade Me sees more job vacancies - but the average wage is yet to rise

Roads across the Auckland region are closed or affected by flooding. See the list here.

The crash was dealt with quickly, but there's still likely to be delays

Brazen theft of two rare paintings from an Auckland art gallery sparks second mystery.

Boutique hotel to have views of Eden Park and built in the heart of Asian food district.

Neighbourhood dining is on the rise, a trend reflected in this year's Metro top 50 list

Restaurants must excel in food, service, drink quality, atmosphere, design and character.

Fog is shrouding Auckland this morning as a mass of tropical air envelopes the city.

Ilabb founder Seadon Baker talks emotive marketing and the clothing industry.